BIG105 Red Deer vs SparkHD.FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIG105 Red Deer
Listen to Red Deer's top-rated music station and stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic. Engage with DJs and other listeners through in-app chat and social media integration.
- Live radio streaming
- In-app chat with DJs and listeners
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Social media integration
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BIG 105 – Join the conversation and listen to Red Deer’s Best Music! Stream Red Deer’s # 1 rated radio station where you’ll hear all of the latest hits from Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Katy Perry and more. Download and join the conversation! Chat in-app with DJs and other listeners. Facebook, Twitter, text and message all inside the app! Stay connected with everything that’s happening in Central Alberta, with lots of local content, news, weather and traffic.
SparkHD.FM
This app delivers a blend of Pop and Hip Hop music tailored to student tastes. It also serves as a platform for students to gain practical experience in broadcast media.
- Pop and Hip Hop music mix
- Student broadcast experience
- Curated musical tastes
- Live student programming
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Spark HD creates musical fusion that reflects the musical tastes of today’s student, including a mix of Pop & Hip Hop. More importantly plays host to our student professionals learning the broadcast trade at Olivet Nazarene University.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SparkHD.FM at 100% against BIG105 Red Deer's 50%. SparkHD.FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). BIG105 Red Deer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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.
BIG105 Red Deer ships an update every 3 months, SparkHD.FM every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIG105 Red Deer | SparkHD.FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pattison Media Ltd. | Olivet Nazarene University Inc |
Customer experience
BIG105 Red Deer
SparkHD.FM
In-app purchases
BIG105 Red Deer
No in-app purchases
SparkHD.FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BIG105 Red Deer free?
Is SparkHD.FM free?
Do BIG105 Red Deer or SparkHD.FM have ads?
Which is updated more often, BIG105 Red Deer or SparkHD.FM?
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