96.9 The Eagle vs 94.9 The River
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
96.9 The Eagle
Listen to classic hits from the 70s and 80s live, anywhere you go. Interact with the station by picking songs, viewing artist updates, and sending special requests for potential airplay. Staying connected to your favorite radio station is now simpler than ever.
- Live radio streaming
- Song selection
- Artist social media updates
- Special song requests
- Interactive radio experience
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96.9 The Eagle plays Jacksonville's Classic Hits of the 70s, 80s, and more. Now you can take The Eagle with you, anywhere you go! Listen to The Eagle live, pick the songs we play, see updates from your favorite artists on social media, and send special song requests that we may air on the radio! Being part of your favorite radio station has never been easier. Download The Eagle app today!
94.9 The River
Listen to Boise's community radio station featuring Triple A/Adult Alternative music. The app focuses on local Boise content and music favorites. Enjoy a direct connection to your local station.
- Live radio streaming
- Triple A/Adult Alternative music
- Boise local content
- Community radio focus
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Boise's Community radio station. Playing Triple A/Adult Alternative favorites with an emphasis on all things Boise.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 96.9 The Eagle at 78% against 94.9 The River's 0%. 96.9 The Eagle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
96.9 The Eagle ships an update every 2 months, 94.9 The River every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 96.9 The Eagle | 94.9 The River |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cox Media Group | Lotus Communications Corp |
Customer experience
96.9 The Eagle
94.9 The River
In-app purchases
96.9 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
94.9 The River
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 96.9 The Eagle free?
Is 94.9 The River free?
Do 96.9 The Eagle or 94.9 The River have ads?
Which is updated more often, 96.9 The Eagle or 94.9 The River?
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