98.5 KTIS vs Power 96
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
98.5 KTIS
Listen to live Christian music radio, discover podcasts, and find local events. This app brings uplifting music and content from the Twin Cities to your device.
- Live radio streaming
- Podcast discovery
- Event listings
- Video content
- Uplifting Christian music
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Take 98.5 KTIS with you wherever you go. Listen live, discover podcasts and events, watch videos, and more. 98.5 KTIS is Christian music radio for the Twin Cities and beyond!
Power 96
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic. Listen to live radio broadcasts, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic reports
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Contest participation
- Offline article saving
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Faribault Owatonna area with the Power 96 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 Power 96 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 Power 96 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the Power 96 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 98.5 KTIS at none against Power 96's shown. 98.5 KTIS also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (68 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 98.5 KTIS against 4.8 for Power 96. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 98.5 KTIS has 68 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
98.5 KTIS ships an update every 6 weeks, Power 96 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 98.5 KTIS | Power 96 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (68 ratings) | 4.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Northwestern Media | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
98.5 KTIS
Power 96
In-app purchases
98.5 KTIS
No in-app purchases
Power 96
No in-app purchases
