# KEXP vs Night Flight Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Night Flight Plus at 4.5 against KEXP's 4.0. Night Flight Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). KEXP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Flight Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. KEXP asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Flight Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 271 and 742 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 42% and 43% positive.

KEXP ships an update every 2 months, Night Flight Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KEXP | Night Flight Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kexp/id342254135/reviews) | **[4.5 (742 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-flight-plus/id1124616471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 271 | **742** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **43.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 63 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KEXP.ORG 90.3FM Seattle](https://appshunter.io/developer/342254138) | [Night Flight Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275159020) |

## What reviewers say

### KEXP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kexp/id342254135)

This app connects you to a global community of music enthusiasts and creators. It broadcasts live radio from Seattle and the Bay Area, featuring diverse music across genres and eras. Discover exclusive in-studio performances through its popular YouTube channel.

**Highlights:** Live radio broadcasts, International music community, Exclusive in-studio performances, Diverse music genres, Online streaming, YouTube channel content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Night Flight Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-flight-plus/id1124616471)

Relive the iconic 1980s broadcast with full episodes, rare interviews, and artist profiles. Access thousands of classic music videos and cult films across various genres. Enjoy a vast collection of pop culture gems and nostalgic content.

**Highlights:** Full episodes from original series, Rare interviews and artist profiles, Thousands of classic stereo music videos, Hundreds of cult, comedy, and horror films, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Night Flight Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Night Flight Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge collection of gems
- 🎥 Nostalgia Fueled Good Time
- 🏆 The Best!
- 🎬 I'm home.
- 🎶 Add more Snub TV

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Not Compatible with Apple TV
- 🐛 Great but glitchy
- 🐛 Crashes on Apple TV- Useless
- 🐛 TV app doesn't work
- 🚫 Scam

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Logging out issues
- Unavailable content
- Playback issues
- Casting issues

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices
- Clickable categories
- Continue Watching
- Favorites sync
- Landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KEXP free?

KEXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Night Flight Plus free?

Night Flight Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KEXP or Night Flight Plus?

Night Flight Plus is rated higher. KEXP averages 4.0 out of 5 from 271 ratings, while Night Flight Plus averages 4.5 from 742 ratings.

### Do KEXP or Night Flight Plus have ads?

Night Flight Plus shows ads; KEXP does not.

### Which is updated more often, KEXP or Night Flight Plus?

KEXP ships an update every 2 months, and Night Flight Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, KEXP was updated on October 11, 2026 and Night Flight Plus on October 16, 2026.

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