HOT 96 vs 103GBF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOT 96
Listen to today's hottest music hits with this application. Enjoy a curated selection of popular songs from various artists. Stream your favorite tracks on the go.
- Stream hit music
- Today's popular songs
- Curated music selection
- On-the-go listening
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Today's Hit Music HOT 96.
103GBF
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in Evansville. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive breaking news alerts. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Direct interaction with hosts
- Breaking news alerts
- Save articles for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Evansville area with the 103GBF app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from 103GBF Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the 103GBF app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 103GBF app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 103GBF at every 3 months against HOT 96's every 7 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HOT 96 against 4.9 for 103GBF. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
HOT 96 ships an update every 7 months, 103GBF every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOT 96 | 103GBF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40 ratings) | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Midwest Communications | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
HOT 96
103GBF
In-app purchases
HOT 96
No in-app purchases
103GBF
No in-app purchases
