KBFT App vs 96.5 The Cat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBFT App
Listen to live radio, pause and rewind audio, and browse program schedules. Explore on-demand content, search for shows, bookmark favorites, and use the alarm clock feature. Access program-related web pages and share content easily.
- Live audio streaming
- Pause, rewind, and fast forward live audio
- Program schedule viewing
- On-demand content access
- Bookmark programs
- Alarm clock and sleep timer
- Share content
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The KBFT App: The KBFT App allows you to listen to KBFT, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule for KBFT all at once! You can explore On Demand content, search for programs, bookmark a program for later, and wake up to KBFT with the alarm clock! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen to KBFT even while traveling! • Integrated program schedules for the KBFT stream! • Listen to KBFT in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! On Demand • Access KBFT’s programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The KBFT App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Radio Bookmarks • Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. http://www.kbft.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
96.5 The Cat
This app streams classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s, along with expertly curated new music. It aims to provide the perfect soundtrack for your life with an energetic edge, broadcasting across the Blue Ridge and beyond.
- Classic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s
- Expertly selected new music
- Live radio streaming
- Regional broadcast focus
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96.5 The Cat plays Classic Hits from the 60's, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with expertly selected New Music. 96.5 The Cat plays the “soundtrack” of your life, with an edge! We Rock the Blue Ridge and Beyond!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KBFT App at 4.9 against 96.5 The Cat's 4.0. KBFT App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 months vs every 24 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KBFT App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively.
KBFT App ships an update every 9 months, 96.5 The Cat every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | KBFT App | 96.5 The Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 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 | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BOIS FORTE RESERVATION TRIBAL COUNCIL | BLUE RIDGE RADIO INC |
Customer experience
KBFT App
96.5 The Cat
In-app purchases
KBFT App
No in-app purchases
96.5 The Cat
No in-app purchases
