96.9 The Eagle vs WIND
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!
WIND
Stream live radio broadcasts from a local station and set wake-up alarms. Users can also send messages directly to the station through an integrated feature.
- Live radio streaming
- Wake-up alarm
- Direct messaging to station
- Listen anywhere
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Listen anywhere, wakeup with the alarm, drop us a note with OpenMic, download the app now. WINDFM - 92.5 Gainesville 95.5 Ocala
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WIND at none against 96.9 The Eagle's shown. WIND also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). 96.9 The Eagle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (82 vs 2). 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.
WIND holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96.9 The Eagle has 82 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of 96.9 The Eagle's written reviews are positive against 100% of WIND's.
96.9 The Eagle ships an update every 2 months, WIND every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 96.9 The Eagle | WIND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (82 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Cox Media Group, Inc | Saga Communications |
Customer experience
96.9 The Eagle
WIND
In-app purchases
96.9 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
WIND
No in-app purchases
