Michigan Public vs KCDSA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Michigan Public
Access Michigan's premier NPR news source for in-depth reporting, compelling stories, and community connections. Stay informed about the issues shaping the state and its residents.
- NPR news source
- Fact-based reporting
- Storytelling
- Community connections
- Multiple broadcast frequencies
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Michigan Public is Michigan’s most listened to NPR news source, dedicated to uncovering the facts, sharing the stories, and creating the connections that give meaning to our complex world. This is part of our vision for an informed and engaged Michigan. Michigan Public broadcasts at 91.7 - WUOM Ann Arbor/Detroit, 91.1 - WFUM Flint, 104.1 - WVGR West Michigan, 89.7 - WLNZ Lansing, and 91.3 WRSX Port Huron. You can find us at michiganpublic.org.
KCDSA
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KCDSA is the official mobile application of the Kent County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. It provides KCDSA members with a tool to connect with their union and stay on top of major events, learn about their rights in the workplace, download their contracts, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KCDSA at every 8 days against Michigan Public's every 5 months. Michigan Public's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.
Michigan Public ships an update every 5 months, KCDSA every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Michigan Public | KCDSA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacobs Media | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Michigan Public
Reported bugs
15 issues- Stream stops playing intermittently
- App crashes on startup
- Buffering issues causing audio skips
- App stops when switching to other apps
- App restarts repeatedly
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- App starts playing randomly
- Cannot stop playback without uninstalling
- Functions open web browser
- Alarm function does not work
- Background streaming issues
- Updates cause crashes or break features
- Blank space where images used to be
- App not loading or crashing
- Streaming issues on older devices
- App closes when phone screen locks
Requested features
10 requests- Landscape mode for iPad
- Hourly news on demand
- Sleep function
- Improved alarm functionality
- Background listening improvements
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- Option to disable auto-play
- Larger play button
- Display current/upcoming schedule within app
- Image display aspect ratio fix
- Include national news
KCDSA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Michigan Public
No in-app purchases
KCDSA
No in-app purchases
