WLBQ vs WRUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WLBQ
Listen to classic hits and country music on the go. Access live radio shows, podcasts of past episodes, and enjoy local radio content anywhere. Discover music from your favorite artists and catch up on sports coverage.
- Classic hits and country music
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Show replays
- High school sports coverage
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The Q is not just a radio station anymore, you can take us where ever you go with our mobile app! We have a vast selection of various classic hits and country of all your favorite artists. We provide various shows like Out on a Limb, Sports Jam and high school sports. You can listen to these shows live or relive them through our podcasts. So much music to listen to and enjoy anywhere. Local radio the way it should be.
WRUS
Stream live local radio programming 24/7. Access past shows and broadcasts, including interviews and sports, through an integrated podcast feature. Enjoy continuous local content on your mobile device.
- Live radio streaming
- 24/7 local programming
- Podcast feature
- Listen to past programs
- High school sports broadcasts
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Listen LIVE to WRUS in Russellville, KY! Tune in 24/7/365 for great local programming and use the podcast feature to listen to past programs like Feedback w/ Don Neagle or high school sports broadcasts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WRUS at 4.5 against WLBQ's 3.7. WRUS also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
WRUS holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.
WLBQ ships an update every 20 months, WRUS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WLBQ | WRUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 14 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beech Tree Publishing, INC | Logan Radio Inc |
Customer experience
WLBQ
WRUS
In-app purchases
WLBQ
No in-app purchases
WRUS
No in-app purchases
