97 vs WBRN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
97
This app offers sports news, analysis, and local talk radio, all accompanied by a rock music soundtrack. Stay updated on your favorite teams and enjoy a high-energy listening experience.
- Latest sports scores
- Expert sports analysis
- Local talk radio
- Rock music soundtrack
- Team updates
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97-7 The Zone is the ultimate destination for sports fans and rock lovers alike. Get the latest scores, expert sports analysis, and local talk, all fueled by a high-energy rock soundtrack. Stay connected to your favorite teams and the best rock music on the go.
WBRN
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News Radio WBRN 1460 AM in Big Rapids, MI. Your home for local news in Mecosta County area. Featuring Local High School Sports contests, The Michigan Big Show, Brian Kilmeade, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Mark Levin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WBRN at every 5 months against 97's every 12 months. WBRN also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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.
97 ships an update every 12 months, WBRN every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 97 | WBRN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Usher | Jeffrey Scarpelli |
In-app purchases
97
No in-app purchases
WBRN
No in-app purchases
