KBear 101 vs Star98.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBear 101
This app broadcasts a rock and metal radio station from East Idaho, featuring current and classic hits. It serves listeners in Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Rexburg.
- Live rock and metal broadcasts
- Current and classic rock music
- Serving East Idaho communities
- Local radio content
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KBear 101 - Idaho Only Rock Station. KCVI. Playing all the best current and classic rock and metal. KBear 101 can be found at 101.5 and 101.9 on the dial in East Idaho. Broadcasting to Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby, Rexburg and more.Jenkshow. 4 Locals Only. Rock radio station based in East Idaho.
Star98.
Listen to East Idaho's premiere hits station featuring music from the 80s, 90s, and more. Enjoy live morning and afternoon shows with local personalities. Relive the best of past decades with a curated selection of classic hits.
- 80s, 90s, and more music
- Live morning show
- Live afternoon show
- East Idaho's hits station
- Classic hits
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Star98 - Best of the 80's, 90's & More! East Idaho's premiere hits station with Rick & Carly in the Morning, Brandon Young midways, and Phoenix Cannon in the afternoon! The greatest hits of the 80's, 90's & more will take you back to the good days when big hair and big ideas reigned supreme!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KBear 101 at 4.3 against Star98.'s 2.3. KBear 101 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
KBear 101 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of KBear 101's written reviews are positive against 50% of Star98.'s.
KBear 101 ships an update every 9 months, Star98. every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBear 101 | Star98. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riverbend Communications Llc | Rich Broadcasting |
Customer experience
KBear 101
Star98.
In-app purchases
KBear 101
No in-app purchases
Star98.
No in-app purchases
