91.7 The Wave vs Sonshine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
91.7 The Wave
Stream live radio, discover songs, and access podcasts. Rate, share, and download music you hear. Engage with the station through photos, events, and contests.
- Live radio streaming
- Music discovery and download
- Podcast and on-demand audio
- Photo galleries and events
- Contests and giveaways
- Direct interaction with the station
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See a live stream of what you hear on-air, including songs, news, weather and much more. Rate, share and download the music you’re listening to. Listen to our podcasts and on-demand audio whilst you browse through the app. Browse our photo galleries and events. Enter competitions. Interact with 91.7 The Wave and call, email, text and Tweet, all directly from within the app.
Sonshine
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Listen to Sonshine and Sonshine Extra, or catch-up on interviews, stories and videos you might have missed. App features include; - Song information, preview and sharing - High Quality live streaming - Social Links - Original Podcasts and Catchup on your favourite shows - Seamless integration with Apple CarPlay
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 91.7 The Wave at every 8 months against Sonshine's every 22 months. 91.7 The Wave also leads on device support. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
91.7 The Wave ships an update every 8 months, Sonshine every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 91.7 The Wave | Sonshine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | West Coast Radio Pty Ltd | GOOD NEWS BROADCASTERS INC |
In-app purchases
91.7 The Wave
No in-app purchases
Sonshine
No in-app purchases
