103.9 The Bear vs Pulse FM.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
103.9 The Bear
Stream live radio, music, sports, and talk shows from 103.9 The Bear. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs and fellow listeners, and stay updated on station events.
- Live radio streaming
- Song information display
- Real-time messaging with DJs and listeners
- Social media feed access
- Interactive event schedule
- Show alerts
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Listen to 103.9 The Bear worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from 103.9 The Bear while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.
Pulse FM.
This app provides uplifting music and positive content, focusing on sharing hope through songs and clean banter. It aims to be a source of positivity and encouragement for listeners on the go.
- Positive music selection
- Clean between-song banter
- Sharing messages of hope
- Radio on the go
- Uplifting content
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Turn on your radio and there’s a lot of negativity coming through your speakers. We try to do the exact opposite through songs with a positive message, between-song-banter that won’t make you blush, and a dedication to sharing the hope of Jesus in all we do. Take along PULSE FM wherever you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pulse FM. at 4.9 against 103.9 The Bear's 4.3. 103.9 The Bear's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Pulse FM. holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 9 respectively.
103.9 The Bear ships an update every 2 months, Pulse FM. every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 103.9 The Bear | Pulse FM. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) | 4.9 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RadioFX | Family Broadcasting Corporation |
Customer experience
103.9 The Bear
Pulse FM.
In-app purchases
103.9 The Bear
No in-app purchases
Pulse FM.
No in-app purchases
