# 101 WRIF

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id520140927](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id520140927)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id520140927`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beasley Broadcast Group
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,427 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-15
- **First published:** 2012-05-06
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/101-wrif/id520140927)
- **Website:** [https://wrif.com/](https://wrif.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bbgi.com/privacy-policy](https://bbgi.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

101 WRIF is a Chrome extension that streams Detroit's iconic rock radio right in your browser. Enjoy live broadcasts, the **Dave & Chuck the Freak** Morning Show, **Meltdown**, and a 24/7 lineup of rock music and entertaining talk.

With a simple, integrated streaming experience, you can listen live, catch up on shows, and keep the music going anywhere—perfect for workouts, commutes, or downtime.

## Rankings

- #46,852 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, the app provides convenient access to WRIF and the Dave & Chuck the Freak show, with good sound quality and simple navigation. However, users repeatedly report instability: frequent crashes and playback stops, trouble resuming where they left off, and streams that won’t restart. Ads are the major pain point—long, duplicate, and sometimes loud, often interrupting live content. Additional issues include dropped connections, buffering, and occasional mismatched live days. While the show remains a strong draw and the listening experience is convenient, reliability and ad frustration significantly detract from the app.

### Pros

- Sound quality is top notch.
- This app is simple and intuitive.
- Great for listening to WRIF anywhere, including hometown content.
- Dave and Chuck the Freak presence is a strong draw on the app.
- Best app on iPhone hands down.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes or playback stops and difficulty resuming where you left off; streams won't restart.
- Excessive ads: long, duplicated, and sometimes loud, often interrupting live content.
- Streams frequently drop, buffering, or fail to start; connection issues.
- Inconsistent live content (shows on the wrong day) and general reliability concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id520140927)