KBAT 99.9 vs Gritos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBAT 99.9
Stay updated with local news, weather, and traffic in the Odessa area. Listen live to the radio station, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Contest participation
- Article saving for offline reading
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Odessa area with the KBAT 99.9 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 KBAT 99.9 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 KBAT 99.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the KBAT 99.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
Gritos
Stream Tejano, Country, and Latin music with this radio app. Discover new hits and enjoy nonstop music from diverse genres anytime, anywhere. Your favorite tunes are just a tap away.
- Tejano music streaming
- Country music streaming
- Latin music streaming
- Discover new hits
- Nonstop music
- Diverse genres
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Tejano Vibes Radio, powered by Gritos, delivers a mix of Tejano, Country, Latin, and more right to your device. Discover your favorite hits, explore new music, and enjoy nonstop streaming of diverse genres anytime, anywhere. With Tejano Vibes Radio, your favorite tunes are just a tap away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gritos at none against KBAT 99.9's shown. Gritos also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). KBAT 99.9's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Gritos holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBAT 99.9 has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KBAT 99.9 ships an update every 3 months, Gritos monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBAT 99.9 | Gritos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Ray Fuentez |
Customer experience
KBAT 99.9
Gritos
In-app purchases
KBAT 99.9
No in-app purchases
Gritos
No in-app purchases
