Comparison

Magic 99.5 vs DCNR1 99.5

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic 99.5

Features
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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.

About

DCNR1 99.5

This 24-hour radio station streams a variety of music genres including classic, blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, reggae, and zydeco. It features live DJs, talk radio discussing social and political issues, and provides a platform for small businesses and artists.

Highlights
  • 24-hour music streaming
  • Live DJs and talk radio
  • Community discussions
  • Small business promotion
  • Artist platform
Features
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We are a 24-hour radio station streaming classic, blues, gospel, R&B, jazz, reggae, and zydeco. We have a community focus and our platform includes live DJs and talk radio. Our discussions include social, political and economic issues. We promote, market and advertise small businesses, and sponsor small business empowerment training and programs. We provide a platform for artists to market and promote their musical talents.

Screenshots

Magic 99.54 screens
DCNR1 99.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic 99.5 at every 9 months against DCNR1 99.5's every 41 months. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic 99.5 ships an update every 9 months, DCNR1 99.5 every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Magic 99.5 versus DCNR1 99.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic 99.5DCNR1 99.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilot Media LLCDANIEL CLARK

In-app purchases

None

Magic 99.5

No in-app purchases

None

DCNR1 99.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic 99.5 free?
Magic 99.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCNR1 99.5 free?
DCNR1 99.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic 99.5 or DCNR1 99.5 have ads?
Both Magic 99.5 and DCNR1 99.5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic 99.5 or DCNR1 99.5?
Magic 99.5 ships an update every 9 months, and DCNR1 99.5 every 41 months. Most recently, Magic 99.5 was updated on November 1, 2026 and DCNR1 99.5 on November 3, 2026.

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