Best apps like KSQD

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.7 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated September 2026

Natural Bridges Media

🎬 Entertainment

Whether you want more options like KSQD or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to KSQD

#1

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest by San Jose Jazz

Editor's Choice

5.0(3 ratings)

Free

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Explore the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest with up-to-the-minute schedules for music sets, club crawls, and special events. Plan your festival experience by curating a personalized schedule with reminders and discover nearby attractions and activities.

#2

WXPN 88.5 by University of Pennsylvania

XPN Concert Calendar App

Strong Contender

3.6😐(70 ratings)

Free

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Discover emerging and heritage artists with handcrafted playlists and live concert broadcasts. This app offers a vast mix of classic and lesser-known tracks across diverse genres like rock, blues, roots, and folk, curated by music fans for music fans.

What We Love

🎶 Great music selection
🏠 Access from anywhere
📱 Easy to use interface
🎵 Recently played songs displayed
👍 Reliable streaming (for some)
📻 Good alternative to FM radio
💡 Brilliant auto-play feature
✅ Works well on Mac
🌟 Favorite station
📻 Access to archives (previously)
👍 Good for XPN information and streaming

Room to Improve

🐛 Frequent crashes
🔌 Connection drops/buffering
🚗 No more CarPlay support
🔋 Battery drain issues
🔄 App restarts or plays twice
🪞 Archives have limited history
🪞 Archives stop or randomly pop back to live
🚫 Concert calendar not working
🚫 XPN2 stream not found
🚫 iPad optimization needed
🚫 Older UI/UX
🚫 Audio download errors
🚫 Inconsistent performance
🚫 App doesn't open
🚫 Background activity issues
🚫 Limited functionality
🚫 Awkward startup page
🚫 Poor performance on older iPhones
🚫 No stream selection (24k/128k)
🚫 No donation/request feature in-app

#3

KKUP by Assurance Sciences Foundation

Cupertino, 91.5 FM

Worth Considering

4.8(40 ratings)

Free

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Listen to a live radio stream, pause and rewind audio, and set alarms. Access program schedules and archived content while multitasking. Enjoy uninterrupted listening on the go.

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The Coast 95.3/95.9 KOZT

The Coast 95.3/95.9 KOZT

The Coast 95.3/95.9 KOZT

by California Radio Partners Inc.

Experience a unique "Adult Rock" radio station featuring a diverse mix of genres like Folk, Blues, and Jazz. Discover new music and forgotten classics, all programmed locally with special features like a local music spotlight. This app offers a refreshing alternative to mainstream radio.

Adult Rock programmingFolk, Blues, and Jazz musicNew and classic music discovery

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KJazz 88.1 KKJZ

KJazz 88.1 KKJZ

KJazz 88.1 KKJZ

by Global Jazz, Inc

Experience the complete world of jazz music, from bop and cool to Latin and swing. This app provides a diverse selection of jazz subgenres for listeners to enjoy.

Full spectrum of jazz musicBop, cool, Latin, swing genresStraight-ahead and big band jazz

free with in-app purchases

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Live from jazz's premier venue

Experience live and on-demand jazz performances from a premier venue. Discover new music, watch exclusive concerts, and delve into artists' creative processes through engaging video shorts. Connect with the music, musicians, and the feeling of live jazz.

Weekly livestreamsOn-demand concert libraryVideo shorts with master musicians

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Classical California

Classical California

Classical California

Listener-supported Radio

Experience world-class classical music streamed live, 24/7. Discover curated playlists and enjoy a hand-picked music mix with friendly hosts, bringing the concert hall to you wherever you go.

Live classical music streamingCurated playlistsHand-picked music mix

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KPFA Public Radio

KPFA Public Radio

KPFA Public Radio

Community Supported Radio

Listen to live radio streams and catch up on news and podcasts from a community-supported station. Access online-only content and enjoy DVR-like controls for on-demand listening.

Live streaming audioProgram scheduleOnline-only podcasts

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Experience world-class classical music anytime, anywhere. This app offers curated playlists and friendly hosts for inspiration, comfort, and delight. Enjoy a continuous 24/7 stream of hand-picked music to discover new favorites.

World-class classical music streamingCurated playlistsFriendly hosts

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