Kool 96.9 vs Kyro Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kool 96.9
Stream live radio programming featuring music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Stay updated with local news, event information, and high school sports broadcasts. Access content directly from the studio.
- Live radio streaming
- 60s, 70s, 80s music
- Local news updates
- Event information
- High school sports broadcasts
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This is the app that allows you to stream our programming live, from our Kool 96.9 Studios. Great Music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, plus Chelsea HIgh School Sports. Local News and Event Information. Our studio is located in the Ridgecrest Homes Office in the Narrows.
Kyro Player
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Kyro Player is a powerful media player that lets you watch your favorite content using your own playlists. FEATURES: • Live TV streaming with TV Guide (EPG) • Movies & Series support • M3U/M3U8 playlist support • Xtream Codes API support • Favorites & watch history • Fast channel search • Beautiful dark interface • VLC-powered playback for smooth streaming IMPORTANT: Kyro Player is a media player only. We do NOT provide, sell, or host any TV channels, movies, or content. You must supply your own playlist to use this app. Premium features include ad-free experience, multiple playlists, and priority support. Terms of Use (EULA): https://kyroplayer.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kyroplayer.com/privacy Subscription Details: - Yearly Premium: auto-renewable subscription at $14.99/year - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kool 96.9 at none against Kyro Player's 2. Kool 96.9 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Kyro Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price 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. Kyro Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Kool 96.9 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kool 96.9 ships an update every 9 months, Kyro Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kool 96.9 | Kyro Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chelsea Community Radio, LLC | FlowStack |
In-app purchases
Kool 96.9
No in-app purchases
Kyro Player
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$24.99
Questions
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