BOBFM1045 vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BOBFM1045
This app provides a diverse music selection from the 80s, 90s, and beyond, catering to listeners in Northeastern Wyoming and Western South Dakota. It also serves as a local weather authority with frequent updates and community information for the region.
- 80s, 90s, and variety music
- Local weather forecasts
- Community information
- Live radio streaming
- Regional focus
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BOB FM 104.5 plays a wide variety of music from the 80's, 90's and Whatever for Northeastern Wyoming and Western South Dakota. BOB FM is also the area's FM weather leader with two forecasts every hour and community information for Gillette, WY and Spearfish SD and all communities in between. BOB FM's variety makes it a favorite at work, on the commute and at the campsite!
The Zone 96.1
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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BOBFM1045 at every 4 months against The Zone 96.1's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BOBFM1045 ships an update every 4 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on June 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BOBFM1045 | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Breck Media Group Wyoming, Inc. | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
BOBFM1045
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
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