Thrive FM vs BIG 98.5, KHIC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrive FM
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Thrive FM is west Kentucky's source for today's best praise and worship music, including Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, Jeremy Camp, Aaron Shust, and Matt Maher. Thrive FM is owned and operated by Heartland Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization in Hardin, Kentucky. Visit us online at www.thrivefm88.com.
BIG 98.5, KHIC
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BIG 98.5 is the Klamath Basin's #1 Hit music station. Featuring the BIG Morning Show live from the BIG studio on Main St in Downtown Klamath Falls from 6 to 10. Featuring On Air with Ryan Seacrest and the Zach Sang Show.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BIG 98.5, KHIC at every 14 months against Thrive FM's every 32 months. BIG 98.5, KHIC also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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.
Thrive FM ships an update every 32 months, BIG 98.5, KHIC every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrive FM | BIG 98.5, KHIC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 14 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heartland Ministries Inc. | Basin Mediactive LLC |
In-app purchases
Thrive FM
No in-app purchases
BIG 98.5, KHIC
No in-app purchases
