# 96.9 The Eagle vs 1010 XL 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. 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. ## The numbers | Metric | 96.9 The Eagle | 1010 XL | | --- | --- | --- | | Price | Free | Free | | Rating | [4.7 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/969-the-eagle/id690193669/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-xl/id945733991/reviews)** | | Number of ratings | 82 | **3.7K** | | Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews | | In-app purchases | No | No | | Ads | Yes | Yes | | Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months | | Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported | | Size | 56 MB | 32 MB | | Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** | | Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | | Age rating | 12+ | 17+ | | Developer | [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) | [Seven Bridges Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/572511938) | ## What reviewers say ### 96.9 The Eagle [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/969-the-eagle/id690193669) 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. **Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Song selection, Artist social media updates, Special song requests, Interactive radio experience **Features:** macOS Compatibility **In-app purchases:** none ### 1010 XL [App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1010-xl/id945733991) 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. **Highlights:** Live sports radio streaming, Flagship Jaguars coverage, Weekday morning sports show, Live game day broadcasts, ESPN Radio integration, Local high school sports **Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support **In-app purchases:** none **What reviewers like** - 🎙️ Excellent local sports coverage - 📻 Great radio personalities and content - 🔍 Helpful for out-of-state fans to stay connected **What reviewers complain about** - 🔍 Frequent ads and pop-ups disrupting usability - 🐛 Unstable app with frequent crashes and connectivity issues - 🔌 App draining device battery quickly - 📺 Inability to stream live Jaguars games **Reported bugs** - 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** - Improved ad placement and management - More reliable and stable app performance - Ability to stream live Jaguars games - Apple Watch support ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 96.9 The Eagle free? 96.9 The Eagle is free to download, with no in-app purchases. ### Is 1010 XL free? 1010 XL is free to download, with no in-app purchases. ### Which has better reviews, 96.9 The Eagle or 1010 XL? 1010 XL is rated higher. 96.9 The Eagle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while 1010 XL averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings. ### Do 96.9 The Eagle or 1010 XL have ads? Both 96.9 The Eagle and 1010 XL show ads. ### Which is updated more often, 96.9 The Eagle or 1010 XL? 96.9 The Eagle ships an update every 2 months, and 1010 XL every 6 months. Most recently, 96.9 The Eagle was updated on October 17, 2026 and 1010 XL on October 17, 2026. --- *Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*