KUGS vs 92.9 KISM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KUGS
This app provides a diverse program of music and information for students and the community. It aims to foster understanding of human differences and cultural pluralism through its volunteer-staffed programming.
- Diverse music programming
- Informative content
- Student-focused
- Community bridge
- Volunteer-staffed
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The mission of KUGS FM is to serve the students of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash., by providing a diverse program of music and information consistent with student interests. The Board of Trustees of Western Washington University holds the license and the Associated Students operates the station. KUGS is staffed by volunteers who are committed to providing programming that encourages a greater understanding of the human differences and cultural pluralism within the university community and the world we live in. Through its programming, KUGS serves as a bridge from the university to the surrounding community.
92.9 KISM
Stream your favorite radio station live and access on-demand content. Leave voice messages and enjoy podcasts with CarPlay support. Stay connected to the station wherever you go.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Voice messaging
- CarPlay support
- One-tap station access
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This is the official mobile app for 92.9 KISM! Listen to Brad & John Mornings and keep the staion on all day. One tap access to KISM in one app. Leave us a voice message with Open Mic. Brad and John Podcasts on your dash with Carplay support! Download today to keep 92.9 KISM with you all the time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 92.9 KISM at 5.0 against KUGS's 4.6. KUGS's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.
92.9 KISM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively.
KUGS ships an update every 4 months, 92.9 KISM every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | KUGS | 92.9 KISM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Western Washington University | Saga Communications |
Customer experience
KUGS
92.9 KISM
In-app purchases
KUGS
No in-app purchases
92.9 KISM
No in-app purchases
