The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 vs 100.5 the Bear
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.”
100.5 the Bear
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Bama’s Best Rock — 100.5 The Bear in Dothan, (WDAB) is Dothan's Rock Station playing the best in classic and modern rock, featuring artists like Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana. The Bear features The Big Sexy Morning Show and Squirrel for your afternoon drive home!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 at none against 100.5 the Bear's shown. The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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.
The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 ships an update every 2 months, 100.5 the Bear every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 | 100.5 the Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Station 99 | William Zimmerman |
In-app purchases
The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5
No in-app purchases
100.5 the Bear
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do The Blitz Solid Rock 101.5 or 100.5 the Bear have ads?
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