KCRW vs 8Radio.com Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KCRW
Access a curated selection of music, news, and cultural content. Enjoy new livestreams, real-time song information, and exclusive member benefits.
- Curated music and shows
- New livestreams (Dance24, Vintage24)
- Real-time "Now Playing" information
- Member perks
- Redesigned interface
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Your shortcut to the music, shows, and city you love. The KCRW app is your home for in-depth journalism, community storytelling, and free music discovery. Stream live, catch up on shows, and hear real-time Now Playing. New in this version: Explore LA. Discover events, places, and cultural picks curated by KCRW, browse hand-picked collections from local experts, and see what's happening near you on an interactive map. Bookmark your favorites to revisit or share, and keep all your member perks in one place. With livestreams including Dance24 and Vintage24, member perks in your pocket, and now a curated guide to the city, there's more to discover than ever.
8Radio.com Live
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The 8Radio philosophy is simple - we play the music we like and we hope you like it too. 8Radio.com plays the very best in New and Classic Alternative music with hidden gems, quality Irish music, live sessions and much more. Visit us at 8Radio.com or follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, X and Facebook @8RadioIreland and feel free to suggest any songs that you think we should be playing. This app allows listeners to listen to our live programme stream as well as to listen to the best of our programming via our Online service. 8Radio.com broadcasts from Dublin, Ireland and is operated by 8Radio Vision Ltd. It has been independently owned and operated since 2013.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KCRW at none against 8Radio.com Live's shown. KCRW also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
KCRW ships an update monthly, 8Radio.com Live every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KCRW | 8Radio.com Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (400 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KCRW | 8Radio Vision Limited |
Bugs and requests
KCRW
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incompatible with older iOS versions
- Notification badge won't clear
- Streaming cuts out frequently
- Eclectic 24 playlist not updating in real-time
Requested features
5 requests- Resume playback from where left off
- Improved song/artist information display
- Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Ability to save/favorite songs
- Landscape mode support on iPad
8Radio.com Live
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KCRW
No in-app purchases
8Radio.com Live
No in-app purchases
