97 vs The Zone 96.1
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.
The Zone 96.1
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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Zone 96.1 at 15.0 against 97's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads 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.
97 ships an update every 12 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 97 | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Usher | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
97
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
