92.9 The Wave vs COAST103
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
92.9 The Wave
Stream feel-good classics from the 70s and 80s, featuring artists like Michael McDonald and Toto. Enjoy live radio, local weather, traffic updates, and exclusive content like jock videos and contest information.
- 70s and 80s music streaming
- Live radio broadcast
- Local weather updates
- Traffic information
- Jock videos
- Contests and events
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Feel-good classics from the ’70s and ’80s. Think Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and more. The Wave will help you navigate the nostalgia with the ultimate soundtrack for smooth sailing, dockside lounging, and commute-time cruising.. Listen Live, Facebook, Twitter, Weather, Traffic, Jock Videos, Contests, Concerts, Events & much more!
COAST103
Stream your favorite Pop and Yacht Rock hits live. Engage with the station by voting for songs, setting song alerts, and enjoying special programming features like Breathe Breaks and Zen Ten.
- Live music streaming
- Song voting
- Song alerts
- Breathe Breaks
- Unwind at 5
- Zen Ten
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Welcome to the COAST103 mobile app! Playing all your favorite Pop/Yacht Rock hits. With the COAST103 mobile app, you can: - Listen live to our Breathe Breaks, Unwind at 5, and Zen Ten features! - Vote for the songs you want to hear on the air. - Opt into song alerts so you always know when your favorite song will play.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 92.9 The Wave at 4.9 against COAST103's 4.4. 92.9 The Wave also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (125 vs 17). 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.
92.9 The Wave holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 92.9 The Wave has 125 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 92.9 The Wave's written reviews are positive against 75% of COAST103's.
92.9 The Wave ships an update every 5 months, COAST103 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 92.9 The Wave | COAST103 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (125 ratings) — better | 4.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 125 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Max Media, LLC | Capitol Broadcasting INC |
Customer experience
92.9 The Wave
COAST103
In-app purchases
92.9 The Wave
No in-app purchases
COAST103
No in-app purchases
