KCWN 99.9FM vs KRLS3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KCWN 99.9FM
This app broadcasts Christian music and teachings, aiming to share hope and encouragement. It offers live streaming of radio content, connecting listeners with uplifting messages and contemporary Christian music.
- Live radio streaming
- Christian music
- Preaching and teaching content
- Radio broadcasts
- Encouraging messages
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Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and bringing hope and encouragement over the airwaves has been the mission of KCWN since it's first day on the air in 1995. Playing the best of today's Christian music, along with plenty of favorites as well, 99.9 also has a great mix of the most sought after preaching and teaching. Whether listening on the radio, streaming live through the KCWN app, vising us on Facebook or our website www.wherehopeshines.org, we're sure you'll find something to lift up your soul at 99.9, Where Hope Shines!
KRLS3
Stream live audio broadcasts of local high school sports. The featured teams change weekly, so consult the live radio sports guide for schedules. Additional station-specific apps are available.
- Live sports streaming
- Local high school teams
- Weekly featured teams
- Sports radio guide
- Station-specific apps
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KRLS3 - Listen to live sports streaming of our local high school teams. We will feature different teams each week so check our live radio sports guide under our sports drop down menu at KNIAKRLS.com. Please look for all of our other station-specific apps: KNIA, KRLS, KRLS2, KNIA2, & KNIA3.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KCWN 99.9FM at none against KRLS3's shown. KCWN 99.9FM also leads on update cadence (every 8 months vs every 24 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). KRLS3's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
KRLS3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
KCWN 99.9FM ships an update every 8 months, KRLS3 every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | KCWN 99.9FM | KRLS3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crown Broadcasting | M and H Broadcasting Inc |
Customer experience
KCWN 99.9FM
KRLS3
In-app purchases
KCWN 99.9FM
No in-app purchases
KRLS3
No in-app purchases
