KEXP vs KNBA 90.3 FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live radio broadcasts
- International music community
- Exclusive in-studio performances
- Diverse music genres
- Online streaming
- YouTube channel content
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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.
KNBA 90.3 FM
Listen live to Alaska's Native Voice radio station, featuring music, Native American news, and original programming. Access station news, website, and social media feeds directly within the app.
- Live radio stream
- Access to station website
- Native American news
- Original programming
- Social media links
- Event notifications
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KNBA 90.3 FM, Alaska’s Native Voice, is a radio station in Anchorage, Alaska, airing music, Native American news and original programming as well as content from National Public Radio, Native Voice One, Public Radio International and APRN. The KNBA 90.3 app includes a live stream of the station and in-app access to the KNBA website, KNBA news and direct links to KNBA’s Twitter and Facebook feeds for live updates on station events and happenings. Notifications from KNBA for upcoming events are available as well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: KEXP at every 2 months against KNBA 90.3 FM's every 18 months. KEXP also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 14%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
KEXP holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KEXP has 272 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of KEXP's written reviews are positive against 14% of KNBA 90.3 FM's.
KEXP ships an update every 2 months, KNBA 90.3 FM every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KEXP | KNBA 90.3 FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (272 ratings) — better | 3.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KEXP.ORG 90.3FM Seattle | Koahnic Broadcasting Company |
Customer experience
KEXP
KNBA 90.3 FM
In-app purchases
KEXP
No in-app purchases
KNBA 90.3 FM
No in-app purchases
