KEXP vs Submerge
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.
Submerge
Discover a world of underground music with curated radio stations featuring indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres. Enjoy seamless streaming on the go with Apple CarPlay and AirPlay support, and stay updated with smart notifications for new releases and events.
- Curated underground music stations
- Apple CarPlay support
- AirPlay streaming
- Smart notifications for new tracks
- Real-time listener interaction
- Dark mode and minimal UI
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Submerge – Underground Music Radio Go deeper than the mainstream. Submerge connects you with a world of underground music radio stations, streaming the freshest indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental sounds from across the globe. Features: Stream Curated Stations: Handpicked underground stations featuring emerging artists and niche genres. Apple CarPlay Support: Take your listening experience on the road with a seamless CarPlay interface. Now with AirPlay: Stream directly to your favorite speakers, Apple TV, and AirPlay-compatible devices. Smart Notifications: Be the first to know when new tracks drop or special events go live—tailored to your listening tastes. Interact in real time with listeners from around the globe. Dark Mode & Minimal UI: Designed for distraction-free listening, day or night. Whether you're discovering new sounds or following your favorite underground scenes, Submerge puts the culture at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Submerge at 5.0 against KEXP's 4.0. KEXP's advantage is ratings volume (271 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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.
Submerge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KEXP has 271 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KEXP ships an update every 2 months, Submerge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KEXP | Submerge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (271 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 271 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | KEXP.ORG 90.3FM Seattle | Submerge, Limited Liability Company |
Customer experience
KEXP
Submerge
In-app purchases
KEXP
No in-app purchases
Submerge
No in-app purchases









