# 97.5 The Fanatic

> Philadelphia

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id521810593](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id521810593)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id521810593`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beasley Broadcast Group
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (2,296 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2012-04-30
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/97-5-the-fanatic/id521810593)
- **Website:** [https://975thefanatic.com/](https://975thefanatic.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bbgi.com/privacy-policy](https://bbgi.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

97.5 The Fanatic is Philadelphia's home for breaking sports news and nonstop local coverage, including the Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Union.

This multi-platform brand brings real-time updates, game-day insights, and ESPN-powered content wherever sports fans are.

## Rankings

- #37,865 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the Philly sports coverage and host lineup but report serious reliability and ad-related issues that disrupt listening. The app is strong in content but hampered by crashes, heavy ad loads, and limited on-demand access.

### Pros

- Engaging Philly sports coverage with a strong, authentic host lineup (including Mikey Miss back and Unfiltered).
- Trusted source for real Philly sports updates; fans rely on it from various locations.
- Shows are entertaining and informative, with passionate discussions.
- Positive note on specific hosts (e.g., Sylvanna) and the overall energy of the station.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes, freezes, and stopping playback causing unreliable streaming.
- Intrusive, frequent ads that play at startup and during shows, sometimes before AirPlay, interrupting listening.
- Ads interfering with AirPlay and volume controls (e.g., cannot lower volume without reloading).
- Lack of on-demand access for all shows; desire for more on-demand content.
- General performance issues and reliability concerns (slow connections, download reliability).

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