Comparison

KEXP vs Mighty Audio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KEXP

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
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KEXP is an international community of music lovers and music makers, championing music that spans eras, styles and traditions. One of the most influential listener-supported music stations in the world, KEXP radio broadcasts on-air and online from our studios in Seattle and the Bay Area. Each week on KEXP's YouTube channel, millions of viewers worldwide enjoy Live on KEXP sessions featuring exclusive in-studio performances. Listen in and join our community at KEXP.ORG.

About

Mighty Audio

This app pairs with a dedicated music player to allow offline playback of Spotify, Amazon Prime, and Amazon Music Unlimited playlists. Enjoy your music on the go without needing your phone, internet, or a screen.

Highlights
  • Offline music playback
  • Spotify integration
  • Amazon Music Unlimited support
  • Amazon Prime Music support
  • Phone-free listening
  • Screen-free listening
Features
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The Mighty mobile app works with the Mighty player, which can be purchased at www.bemighty.com. Once you have a Mighty in hand, download the mobile app to set up Mighty and take your Amazon Prime, or Amazon Music Unlimited playlists on-the-go without a phone, screen, or Internet connection.

Screenshots

KEXP4 screens
Mighty Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KEXP at 3.9 against Mighty Audio's 2.5. KEXP also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (42% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KEXP holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of KEXP's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mighty Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KEXP versus Mighty Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKEXPMighty Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (263 ratings) — better2.5 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews — better19.6% of reviews
Number of ratings263 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKEXPMighty Audio

Customer experience

KEXP

All ratings256 ratings
Positive66.4%
Neutral16.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive42.4%
Neutral28.0%
Negative29.6%

Mighty Audio

All ratings60 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral11.7%
Negative63.3%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive19.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative73.5%

Bugs and requests

KEXP

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mighty Audio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to connect to Spotify
  • Sync issues with playlists
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve playlist management
  • Make the app more intuitive

In-app purchases

None

KEXP

No in-app purchases

None

Mighty Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KEXP free?
KEXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mighty Audio free?
Mighty Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KEXP or Mighty Audio?
KEXP is rated higher. KEXP averages 3.9 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Mighty Audio averages 2.5 from 60 ratings.
Do KEXP or Mighty Audio have ads?
Neither KEXP nor Mighty Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KEXP or Mighty Audio?
KEXP ships an update every 2 months, and Mighty Audio every 2 months. Most recently, KEXP was updated on September 29, 2026 and Mighty Audio on October 2, 2026.

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