949 The Surf vs TheEventGuide.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
949 The Surf
Stream live Carolina Beach Music, Shag, and Classic Hits from Ocean Drive. This app is your official source for industry news, events, and is the official station for the Society of Stranders and the CBMA Hall of Fame.
- Live streaming
- Carolina Beach Music
- Shag music
- Classic Hits
- Industry news
- Event listings
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Carolina Beach Music LIVE from Ocean Drive with 94.9 The Surf! Streaming all your favorite Beach Music, Shag and Classic Hits from the ocean front! The Official Station Of SOS - Society of Stranders and Carolina Beach Music Awards CBMA Hall of Fame Station! Your one source for Carolina Beach Music, Industry News and Events!
TheEventGuide.com
Discover all upcoming events in Southport and Oak Island, North Carolina. This app serves as a comprehensive local event calendar for residents and tourists. Follow local adventures and stay updated on area happenings.
- Local event listings
- Southport events
- Oak Island events
- Event calendar
- Local adventures
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TheEventGuide.com is the only event calendar in the area that covers all of the events happening in Southport and Oak Island, North Carolina. Locals and visitors alike can visit this site to see everything the area has to offer. View events happening in Southport and Oak Island, North Carolina all in one place. Follow along with Jen and Dave on their adventures around Oak Island and Southport, NC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TheEventGuide.com at 5.0 against 949 The Surf's 4.5. TheEventGuide.com also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). 949 The Surf's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 31 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
TheEventGuide.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 949 The Surf has 110 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
949 The Surf ships an update every 9 months, TheEventGuide.com every 31 months. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.
| Parameter | 949 The Surf | TheEventGuide.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (110 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 110 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 31 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Carolina Beach Music LLC | Jen & Dave Entertainment, LLC |
Customer experience
949 The Surf
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In-app purchases
949 The Surf
No in-app purchases
TheEventGuide.com
No in-app purchases
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