The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5
This app broadcasts "Solid Rock" music, featuring iconic rock anthems from the 70s through the 2000s. It's programmed locally and focuses on artists like Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, and AC/DC.
- Solid Rock music programming
- 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s rock hits
- Locally programmed content
- Focus on core rock artists
- Iconic rock song selection
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101.5 THE BLITZ plays “Solid Rock” and we rock hard specializing in massive rock songs from the 90’s, 2000’s, 80’s and iconic songs from the 70’s. The Blitz is 100% locally programmed by people who live here. Our core artists include The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Staind, Soundgarden and Van Halen. We’re not “Classic Rock”, we’re “Solid Rock.”
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 ads: The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 at none against The Zone 96.1's shown. The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). The Zone 96.1's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 ships an update every 2 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Station 99 | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 free?
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
Do The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 or The Zone 96.1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 or The Zone 96.1?
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