STAR 94.3 vs The Zone 96.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STAR 94.3
Stream Hawaii's favorite radio station, featuring a mix of 80s, 90s, and current hits. See your favorite personalities and get real-time song title and artist information directly on your device.
- Live radio streaming
- 80s, 90s, and current music mix
- Radio personality schedules
- Song title and artist information
- Mobile and tablet support
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Listen to STAR 94.3 (KHKU) in Hawaii. It's Hawaii’s very own station featuring Kauai's Best Mix of the 80s, 90s & Now - right on your phone or tablet. See a schedule of your favorite radio personalities, as well as the title and artist information for every song we play.
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 update cadence: STAR 94.3 at every 3 months against The Zone 96.1's every 10 months. 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.
STAR 94.3 ships an update every 3 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STAR 94.3 | The Zone 96.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 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 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | South Seas Broadcasting, Inc. | Reno Media Group, L.P. |
In-app purchases
STAR 94.3
No in-app purchases
The Zone 96.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STAR 94.3 free?
Is The Zone 96.1 free?
Do STAR 94.3 or The Zone 96.1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, STAR 94.3 or The Zone 96.1?
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