KCRW vs 101.9 KINK
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.
101.9 KINK
Stream live radio, catch up on on-demand shows, and download podcasts for offline listening. Stay updated with music news, contest alerts, and breaking news. Connect to your car's media player for an enhanced listening experience.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand show content
- Offline podcast downloads
- Music and news stories
- Alarm clock feature
- Apple CarPlay integration
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The 101.9 KINK mobile app brings the energy & uniqueness of KINK right to your fingertips. Whether you listen to our livestream or our on-demand podcasts, with the 101.9 KINK music app you can access our shows, contests, and music news whenever you want! That means you can take Mitch, Jared, Gustav and all your other favorites with you wherever you go. - Stream 101.9 KINK.FM anytime, anywhere - Get caught up with our on-demand show content - Download podcasts to listen to offline with no internet connection - Get sneak peeks of who is coming to the Live Studio - Wake up with Mitch Elliot with our alarm clock - Read the latest trending stories & music discovery stories - Receive breaking news alerts and notifications about exclusive contests, events and special programming - Connect the app to your car’s dashboard media player via Apple CarPlay (on supported car models)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KCRW at none against 101.9 KINK's shown. KCRW also leads on ratings volume (400 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for KCRW against 3.0 for 101.9 KINK. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KCRW has 400 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KCRW ships an update monthly, 101.9 KINK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KCRW | 101.9 KINK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (400 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 400 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KCRW | Alpha Media, LLC |
Customer experience
KCRW
101.9 KINK
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
101.9 KINK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KCRW
No in-app purchases
101.9 KINK
No in-app purchases
