Comparison

Magic 99.1 vs 98.5 The Fox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic 99.1

Listen to a popular adult contemporary radio station featuring hits from the 90s, 2000s, and today. Enjoy music from artists like Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and Adele, alongside local involvement from the Prescott area.

Highlights
  • 90s, 2k, and Today's hits
  • Adult contemporary music
  • Local station involvement
  • Plays Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Adele
  • Broadcasts from Prescott, AZ
Features
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Magic 99.1 (KTMG) is an upbeat, adult contemporary radio station that plays the best music from the 90’s, 2k, and Today including artists such as Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Adele, Lady Gaga; artists from 2k such as John Mayer, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kelly Clarkson; and those from the 90’s like the Goo Goo Dolls, Sheryl Crow, Matchbox 20, and more! Magic 99.1 is very locally involved in Prescott and Prescott Valley. KTMG-FM broadcasts out of Prescott, AZ and covers Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Camp Verde and more.

About

98.5 The Fox

Features
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The Basin's Best Music, 98.5 The Fox! Also the home of The Basin's Breakfast Club with Matt and Chaunte every morning!

Screenshots

Magic 99.14 screens
98.5 The Fox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magic 99.1 at 12.0 against 98.5 The Fox's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic 99.1 ships an update every 5 months, 98.5 The Fox every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Magic 99.1 versus 98.5 The Fox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic 99.198.5 The Fox
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlagstaff Radio, IncEvans Family Media Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Magic 99.1

No in-app purchases

None

98.5 The Fox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic 99.1 free?
Magic 99.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 98.5 The Fox free?
98.5 The Fox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic 99.1 or 98.5 The Fox have ads?
Both Magic 99.1 and 98.5 The Fox show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic 99.1 or 98.5 The Fox?
Magic 99.1 ships an update every 5 months, and 98.5 The Fox every 7 months. Most recently, Magic 99.1 was updated on November 4, 2026 and 98.5 The Fox on November 8, 2026.

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