B98 Kalispell vs The River 97.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
B98 Kalispell
This application brings Northwest Montana's original rock station to your device, playing five decades of rock and roll. Enjoy the largest on-air music library in Montana, featuring the Flathead's Best Rock.
- Five decades of rock and roll
- Largest on-air music library
- Northwest Montana's original rock station
- Flathead's Best Rock
- Live radio streaming
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KBBZ-FM is B98.5 in Kalispell, Montana. B98.5 is Northwest Montana’s original rock station playing five decades of rock and roll. This heritage station has the largest on-air music library in Montana! B98.5 is the Flathead's Best Rock!
The River 97.9
Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen live to the station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline reading
- Social media sharing
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Great Falls area with the The River 97.9 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, contests, 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 The River 97.9 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • 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, contests, 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 The River 97.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the The River 97.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The River 97.9 at every 2 months against B98 Kalispell's every 27 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
B98 Kalispell ships an update every 27 months, The River 97.9 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | B98 Kalispell | The River 97.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Matt Desch | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
B98 Kalispell
The River 97.9
In-app purchases
B98 Kalispell
No in-app purchases
The River 97.9
No in-app purchases
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