KAFA FM vs AFN Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KAFA FM
This app broadcasts alternative rock music and special programming for cadets, covering Academy events and cadet life. It serves as the voice for the Colorado Springs area and a global connection for the U.S. Air Force Academy.
- Alternative rock music
- Special Academy programming
- Coverage of Academy events
- Falcon sports updates
- Cadet In-processing information
- Graduation news
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97.7 KAFA fm is the voice of cadets to the Colorado Springs area and now the world! We play today's best, alternative rock and offer special Academy programming like Character Matters with Chief Vasquez, The Lunchtime Rewind with DJ Magic and Full Throttle with Boston Joe. We also cover many important Academy events like Falcon sports, cadet In-processing, Graduation, BCT updates and more.
AFN Go
Stream live radio from your local AFN station, access news, music, and essential information like weather and exchange rates. Receive community emergency alerts for enhanced safety and situational awareness.
- Live AFN radio streaming
- News and information channels
- Variety of musical genres
- Weather and exchange rates
- Community emergency alerts
- Radio schedules
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AFN Go is the American Forces Network’s official audio streaming service available to the authorized audience serving outside of the United States, its territories, and possessions. AFN Go connects listeners to their local AFN The Eagle radio station and provides links to currency exchange rates, weather, and traffic. Additionally, app users can elect to receive community-specific emergency push notifications about important issues and events impacting their safety, wellbeing, and situational awareness. The AFN Go mobile app is available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play and does not require a user account or registration. This app is for listening to AFN Radio. Information on the AFN|now streaming tv app can be found at: https://afn-now.myafn.mil/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KAFA FM at 3.8 against AFN Go's 2.4. KAFA FM also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 31%). AFN Go's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 19 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
KAFA FM holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of KAFA FM's written reviews are positive against 31% of AFN Go's.
KAFA FM ships an update every 19 months, AFN Go every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KAFA FM | AFN Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (13 ratings) — better | 2.4 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 30.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | U.S. Air Force Academy | Defense Media Activity |
Customer experience
KAFA FM
AFN Go
In-app purchases
KAFA FM
No in-app purchases
AFN Go
No in-app purchases
