Magic 99.5 vs Outpost Radio Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic 99.5
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Magic 99.5 is Bloomington-Normal's at-work radio station! We play your favorite songs from the 80s to Now. And, every year, we go wall-to-wall with your favorite Christmas songs! When you want to know what's happening in Bloomington Normal, IL, then you want Magic 99.5.
Outpost Radio Network
Discover a diverse collection of internet radio stations curated by experienced DJs. Enjoy music across various styles, with personalized programming and the ability to make requests. Tune in for a human-driven listening experience.
- Multiple music style stations
- DJ-curated programming
- No algorithmic track selection
- Listener requests welcome
- Suggestions accepted
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The Outpost Radio app provides a group of internet radio stations with many styles of music. Each station is individually programmed by a DJ with extensive experience in broadcast radio. We do not use computer algorithms to choose the tracks we play, and we welcome requests and suggestions from listeners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Outpost Radio Network at 13.0 against Magic 99.5's 15.0. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Magic 99.5 ships an update every 9 months, Outpost Radio Network every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic 99.5 | Outpost Radio Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pilot Media LLC | Daniel Murphy |
In-app purchases
Magic 99.5
No in-app purchases
Outpost Radio Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magic 99.5 free?
Is Outpost Radio Network free?
Which is updated more often, Magic 99.5 or Outpost Radio Network?
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