96.9 The Eagle vs 1010 XL
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!
1010 XL
Listen to live and local sports radio, including flagship coverage of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Enjoy daily shows featuring local sports personalities and a variety of sports content.
- Live sports radio streaming
- Flagship Jaguars coverage
- Weekday morning sports show
- Live game day broadcasts
- ESPN Radio integration
- Local high school sports
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Verdict
96.9 The Eagle and 1010 XL both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of 96.9 The Eagle's written reviews are positive against 56% of 1010 XL's. 96.9 The Eagle also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). 1010 XL's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 82) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 96.9 The Eagle against 4.7 for 1010 XL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1010 XL has 3.7K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of 96.9 The Eagle's written reviews are positive against 56% of 1010 XL's.
96.9 The Eagle ships an update every 2 months, 1010 XL every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.
| Parameter | 96.9 The Eagle | 1010 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (82 ratings) | 4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 | 3.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 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 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cox Media Group | Seven Bridges Radio |
Customer experience
96.9 The Eagle
1010 XL
Bugs and requests
96.9 The Eagle
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
1010 XL
Reported bugs
3 issues- App randomly cutting out or pausing during use
- Login issues and inability to access on-demand content
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Improved ad placement and management
- More reliable and stable app performance
- Ability to stream live Jaguars games
- Apple Watch support
In-app purchases
96.9 The Eagle
No in-app purchases
1010 XL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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