KMMR vs The River 97.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KMMR
Listen to the best new and old hits from 100.1 FM Malta, streaming live online and through mobile apps. Stay updated with the latest information from the station.
- Live radio streaming
- New and old hits
- Latest station information
- Online streaming
- Mobile app access
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The Best Sound Around For the best in new and old hits and for all the latest information, keep your dial on KMMR 100.1 FM Malta...now streaming all the time on kmmrfm.com and through the KMMR mobile apps.
The River 97.9
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen live to the station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Great Falls area with the The River 97.9 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from The River 97.9 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the The River 97.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the The River 97.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The River 97.9 at every 2 months against KMMR's every 14 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for KMMR against 5.0 for The River 97.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
KMMR ships an update every 14 months, The River 97.9 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KMMR | The River 97.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | KMMR Radio, Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
KMMR
The River 97.9
In-app purchases
KMMR
No in-app purchases
The River 97.9
No in-app purchases
