The Loop Radio vs WVVY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Loop Radio
Listen to a classic rock radio station dedicated to the Chicago Loop. Stream your favorite rock hits anytime, anywhere.
- Classic rock music
- Chicago Loop focus
- Live radio streaming
- Mobile listening
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Classic Rock station servicing the Chicago Loop
WVVY
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WVVY 96.7 LPFM is free-form community radio broadcasting from Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard. This app is the simplest way to listen - on the Island or anywhere else. Tap play and you're on the air with the station. No account, no signup, no algorithm deciding what you hear next. Just the live signal, the way community radio is meant to work. LISTEN Stream 96.7 live in one tap. See what's playing right now, with album art and a running list of recently played tracks. Playback keeps going when you lock your phone or switch apps, with full lock-screen controls. SCHEDULE Browse the weekly show schedule by day and see which DJ is on the air. When no show is scheduled, automated rotation keeps 96.7 going around the clock. SUPPORT WVVY is listener-supported and volunteer-run. Donate by Venmo or PayPal right from the app, or find mailing details for a check. Contributions to WVVY-LP are tax-deductible. ABOUT Station details, ways to get involved, and direct stream URLs if you'd rather listen in another player, a car stereo, or a smart speaker. Free-form radio means the DJs choose the music. Nobody's optimizing for engagement. Tune in and hear something you weren't expecting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WVVY at none against The Loop Radio's shown. WVVY also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
The Loop Radio ships an update every 4 months, WVVY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Loop Radio | WVVY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Patrick Joyce |
In-app purchases
The Loop Radio
No in-app purchases
WVVY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The Loop Radio free?
Is WVVY free?
Do The Loop Radio or WVVY have ads?
Which is updated more often, The Loop Radio or WVVY?
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