Comparison

100.5 the Bear vs Rock 101.5

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

Head to head

About

100.5 the Bear

Features

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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!

About

Rock 101.5

Features

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Never be without your favorite rock station. Rock 101.5 is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to the greatest classic rock ever recorded at work, home, or on the road! Live stream KROR 101.5 FM for non-stop Classic Rock. View current and recently played tracks. Stay informed with local news and weather for the Tri-Cities area. Use the alarm clock to wake up to the legends of rock. Access exclusive station content and special classic rock features.

Screenshots

100.5 the Bear4 screens

Rock 101.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rock 101.5 at none against 100.5 the Bear's shown. Rock 101.5 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 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

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

100.5 the Bear ships an update every 6 months, Rock 101.5 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

100.5 the Bear versus Rock 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	100.5 the Bear	Rock 101.5
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.2	18.2
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	William Zimmerman	Alan Usher

In-app purchases

None

100.5 the Bear

No in-app purchases

None

Rock 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 100.5 the Bear free?

100.5 the Bear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Rock 101.5 free?

Rock 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 100.5 the Bear or Rock 101.5 have ads?

100.5 the Bear shows ads; Rock 101.5 does not.

Which is updated more often, 100.5 the Bear or Rock 101.5?

100.5 the Bear ships an update every 6 months, and Rock 101.5 every 3 months. Most recently, 100.5 the Bear was updated on October 31, 2026 and Rock 101.5 on October 31, 2026.