Comparison

K99 Hits vs Cool 102.1

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

Head to head
About

K99 Hits

Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in the Great Falls area. Listen live to radio shows, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Local news and weather updates
  • Traffic reports
  • Interactive host communication
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Contest participation
  • Offline article saving
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Great Falls area with the K99 Hits 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 K99 Hits 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 K99 Hits app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the K99 Hits app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

About

Cool 102.1

Features
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Cool 102.1 has been playing Kent & Sussex Counties’ Greatest Hits for over 15 years! - Stream Cool 102.1 live anywhere - Vote for your favorite songs and sign up for alerts when they are about to play - Use the Open Mic feature to contact us anytime - Enter app-exclusive contests - Get the latest weather

Screenshots

K99 Hits3 screens
Cool 102.14 screens

Verdict

The call

K99 Hits and Cool 102.1 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

K99 Hits ships an update every 3 months, Cool 102.1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
K99 Hits versus Cool 102.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK99 HitsCool 102.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB55 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLCForever Media

In-app purchases

None

K99 Hits

No in-app purchases

None

Cool 102.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is K99 Hits free?
K99 Hits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cool 102.1 free?
Cool 102.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do K99 Hits or Cool 102.1 have ads?
Both K99 Hits and Cool 102.1 show ads.
Which is updated more often, K99 Hits or Cool 102.1?
K99 Hits ships an update every 3 months, and Cool 102.1 every 2 months. Most recently, K99 Hits was updated on October 12, 2026 and Cool 102.1 on October 27, 2026.

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