KQMS vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KQMS
Listen to your favorite news and talk radio station on the go. Stream live shows, including morning news and commentary, featuring popular hosts. Stay informed and entertained wherever you are.
- Live radio streaming
- News and commentary shows
- Popular host programs
- On-the-go listening
- Free to download
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News Talk 1057 KQMS is your home for News! Download our official app, it's free, and never be without KQMS. Stream the KQMS Morning News with Kelly Frost, plus News & Commentary with Steve & Clark. Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Dan Bongino, and Coast to Coast available at your fingertips. Start listening now! Never be without your favorite radio station, listen at work, home or on the road.
The Zone 96.1
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Zone 96.1 at 15.0 against KQMS's 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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.
KQMS ships an update every 5 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KQMS | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stephens Media Group | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
KQMS
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
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