Comparison

SBIFF vs 99.9 KTYD

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

Head to head
About

SBIFF

Access comprehensive schedules and detailed film information for all events, including the annual Film Festival and year-round programming. Stay updated on screenings at SBIFF's Riviera Theatre and Film Center.

Highlights
  • Event schedules
  • Film information
  • Annual Film Festival details
  • Year-round programming
  • Venue information
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Get all of your schedule and film info for SBIFF's events including the annual Film Festival and year round programming at SBIFF's Riviera Theatre and Film Center.

About

99.9 KTYD

This app provides live streaming of a classic rock radio station based in Santa Barbara. It allows listeners to tune in anywhere, anytime, and stay connected with local programming and hosts. It also offers a direct line for song requests.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Local Santa Barbara station
  • Morning show access
  • Song request line
  • On-the-go listening
Features
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99.9 KTYD - Santa Barbara's Quality Rock and the home of The Morning Mojo, hosted by Lin Aubuchon and Zeb Norris. Since 1973, KTYD has rocked the Santa Barbara coast with Quality Rock! Santa Barbara has grown-up with 99.9 KTYD and its part of their lives. Listen to us LIVE all day long! Now you can take 99.9 KTYD with you, wherever you go. Download the 99.9 KTYD App today! Visit us online at KTYD.com Request Line: (805) 879-5893

Screenshots

SBIFF4 screens
99.9 KTYD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SBIFF at 100% against 99.9 KTYD's 50%. SBIFF also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SBIFF holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBIFF has 540 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SBIFF's written reviews are positive against 50% of 99.9 KTYD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SBIFF ships an update every 11 months, 99.9 KTYD every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SBIFF versus 99.9 KTYD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSBIFF99.9 KTYD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (540 ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings540 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanta Barbara International Film FestivalPoint Broadcasting LLC

Customer experience

SBIFF

All ratings444 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

99.9 KTYD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SBIFF

No in-app purchases

None

99.9 KTYD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SBIFF free?
SBIFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 99.9 KTYD free?
99.9 KTYD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SBIFF or 99.9 KTYD?
SBIFF is rated higher. SBIFF averages 4.8 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while 99.9 KTYD averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do SBIFF or 99.9 KTYD have ads?
99.9 KTYD shows ads; SBIFF does not.
Which is updated more often, SBIFF or 99.9 KTYD?
SBIFF ships an update every 11 months, and 99.9 KTYD every 16 months. Most recently, SBIFF was updated on October 26, 2026 and 99.9 KTYD on October 20, 2026.

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