# The Ticket 96.7 vs Sideline 2 Sideline

The clearest difference is rating: The Ticket 96.7 at 2.8 against Sideline 2 Sideline's 1.0. The Ticket 96.7 also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 1). Sideline 2 Sideline's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Ticket 96.7 holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ticket 96.7 has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ticket 96.7 | Sideline 2 Sideline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ticket-967/id741075059/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-2-sideline/id6798409434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 1.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) | [Brett Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798409796) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ticket 96.7

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ticket-967/id741075059)

Stream your favorite sports radio station live from anywhere. Get instant access to hot sports opinions, interviews with big-name guests, and breaking sports news. Stay connected to the game no matter where you are.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Sports opinions, Guest interviews, Breaking sports news, Listen anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works fine (sometimes)
- 👍 Radio shows are great

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Constant crashing and stopping
- 🔄 Ad replayed on reconnection
- 🚫 Cannot be minimized without pausing
- 🚫 Video ads interrupt stream

**Reported bugs**

- App cannot be minimized without pausing stream
- Video ads stop the stream
- Newest update fixed nothing
- Cannot guarantee hearing actual program
- Lots of ads and elevator hold music

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch Support (cellular without iPhone)
- Pause and rewind functionality
- Ability to listen to earlier shows/segments
- Dark mode option
- Enlarge the buttons


### Sideline 2 Sideline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideline-2-sideline/id6798409434)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ticket 96.7 free?

The Ticket 96.7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sideline 2 Sideline free?

Sideline 2 Sideline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Ticket 96.7 or Sideline 2 Sideline?

The Ticket 96.7 is rated higher. The Ticket 96.7 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Sideline 2 Sideline averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Ticket 96.7 or Sideline 2 Sideline have ads?

The Ticket 96.7 shows ads; Sideline 2 Sideline does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Ticket 96.7 or Sideline 2 Sideline?

The Ticket 96.7 ships an update every 2 months, and Sideline 2 Sideline every 2 months. Most recently, The Ticket 96.7 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sideline 2 Sideline on October 29, 2026.

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