Comparison

KENW vs Rock 101.5

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

Head to head

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

Rock 101.5

Features

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Never be without your favorite rock station. Rock 101.5 is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to the greatest classic rock ever recorded at work, home, or on the road! Live stream KROR 101.5 FM for non-stop Classic Rock. View current and recently played tracks. Stay informed with local news and weather for the Tri-Cities area. Use the alarm clock to wake up to the legends of rock. Access exclusive station content and special classic rock features.

Screenshots

KENW4 screens

Rock 101.54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rock 101.5 at every 3 months against KENW's every 13 months. 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

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, Rock 101.5 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

KENW versus Rock 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	KENW	Rock 101.5
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 3 months — better
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.2	18.2
Further details — not scored
Size	12 MB	10 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Eastern New Mexico University	Alan Usher

In-app purchases

None

KENW

No in-app purchases

None

Rock 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KENW free?

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

Is Rock 101.5 free?

Rock 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do KENW or Rock 101.5 have ads?

Both KENW and Rock 101.5 show ads.

Which is updated more often, KENW or Rock 101.5?

KENW ships an update every 13 months, and Rock 101.5 every 3 months. Most recently, KENW was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rock 101.5 on October 18, 2026.