The Zone 96.1 vs Magic 104
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Magic 104
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Listen to Magic 104 worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from Magic 104 while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Magic 104 at none against The Zone 96.1's shown. Magic 104 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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 Zone 96.1 ships an update every 10 months, Magic 104 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Zone 96.1 | Magic 104 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reno Media Group, L.P. | RadioFX |
In-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Magic 104
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
Is Magic 104 free?
Do The Zone 96.1 or Magic 104 have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Zone 96.1 or Magic 104?
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