Comparison

KENW vs Goldenrb

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

★ 4.918 ratingsView app →

About

KENW

Features

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Never be without your favorite public radio station again, KENW Public Radio Network. Broadcasting from the campus of Eastern New Mexico University and serving eastern New Mexico, west Texas, and now the rest of the world. We proudly present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique blend of NPR, Music, News, and Information.

About

Goldenrb

Stream jazz and R&B music 24/7 from a global online radio station. Enjoy a curated selection of music anytime, anywhere.

Highlights

24/7 music streaming
Global online radio
Jazz music
R&B music
Worldwide streaming

Features

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GoldenRB is a Phenomenal Jazz & R&B Online Radio station streaming music 24/7 Worldwide.

Screenshots

KENW4 screens

Goldenrb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Goldenrb at none against KENW's shown. Goldenrb also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KENW ships an update every 13 months, Goldenrb every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

KENW versus Goldenrb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	KENW	Goldenrb
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	18 — better
Update frequency	Every 13 months — better	Every 25 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.2	13.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	21 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Eastern New Mexico University	GOLDENRB LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

KENW

No in-app purchases

None

Goldenrb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KENW free?

KENW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Goldenrb free?

Goldenrb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do KENW or Goldenrb have ads?

KENW shows ads; Goldenrb does not.

Which is updated more often, KENW or Goldenrb?

KENW ships an update every 13 months, and Goldenrb every 25 months. Most recently, KENW was updated on October 29, 2026 and Goldenrb on November 6, 2026.