Comparison

KECH 95 vs The Zone 96.1

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

Head to head
About

KECH 95

Stream the best rock music and stay informed with local news. Features include an alarm clock to wake up to your favorite station and a sleep timer to fall asleep listening. Get real-time weather updates for your location.

Highlights
  • Live rock music streaming
  • Current and recently played songs
  • Station and local news updates
  • Alarm clock functionality
  • Sleep timer
  • Real-time local weather
Features
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Take KECH 95 everywhere you go! You’ll hear the greatest rock ever made from the greatest bands in rock. See current and recently played songs and up to date station and local news on a single screen. - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Real time weather for where you are. - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail.

About

The Zone 96.1

Features
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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.

Screenshots

KECH 954 screens
The Zone 96.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Zone 96.1 at every 10 months against KECH 95's every 27 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

KECH 95 ships an update every 27 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KECH 95 versus The Zone 96.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKECH 95The Zone 96.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRich BroadcastingReno Media Group, L.P.

In-app purchases

None

KECH 95

No in-app purchases

None

The Zone 96.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KECH 95 free?
KECH 95 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
The Zone 96.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KECH 95 or The Zone 96.1 have ads?
Both KECH 95 and The Zone 96.1 show ads.
Which is updated more often, KECH 95 or The Zone 96.1?
KECH 95 ships an update every 27 months, and The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. Most recently, KECH 95 was updated on October 16, 2026 and The Zone 96.1 on September 30, 2026.

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