105.1 The Bounce vs OG 98.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
105.1 The Bounce
Listen to live radio streams featuring Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B music. Tune into popular on-air personalities and shows throughout the day, including morning and drive-time programs.
- Live radio streaming
- Throwback Hip-Hop and R&B
- Morning show
- Midday show
- Drive home show
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105.1 The Bounce is Detroit's place for Throwback Hip-Hop & R&B! Stream live the Morning Bounce with Mean Jean & Shannon Renee, Kayla middays and J. Steele during your drive home.
OG 98.9
Stay connected with your favorite radio station from anywhere. Access unique content, features, and follow social media updates directly through the official application.
- Stay connected on the go
- Access unique content
- Follow social media
- Exclusive features
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Download the official OG 98.9 app! With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road. Follow us on socials, get access to all our other unique content, features and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 105.1 The Bounce at 41% against OG 98.9's 0%. OG 98.9's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | 105.1 The Bounce | OG 98.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (195 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 195 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beasley Broadcast Group | Cumulus Media |
Customer experience
105.1 The Bounce
OG 98.9
Bugs and requests
105.1 The Bounce
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes on startup
- Disconnects frequently
- Slow to reconnect
- Audio failure during games
- Commercial intro plays again after switching networks
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- Cannot play when connected to Bluetooth on iPad
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'On Demand/Podcast' section
- Fix Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Improve app stability for iOS 7
- Ensure auto-play on app open
OG 98.9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
105.1 The Bounce
No in-app purchases
OG 98.9
No in-app purchases
