KEXP vs 101.9 KINK
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.
101.9 KINK
Stream live radio, catch up on on-demand shows, and download podcasts for offline listening. Stay updated with music news, contest alerts, and breaking news. Connect to your car's media player for an enhanced listening experience.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand show content
- Offline podcast downloads
- Music and news stories
- Alarm clock feature
- Apple CarPlay integration
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The 101.9 KINK mobile app brings the energy & uniqueness of KINK right to your fingertips. Whether you listen to our livestream or our on-demand podcasts, with the 101.9 KINK music app you can access our shows, contests, and music news whenever you want! That means you can take Mitch, Jared, Gustav and all your other favorites with you wherever you go. - Stream 101.9 KINK.FM anytime, anywhere - Get caught up with our on-demand show content - Download podcasts to listen to offline with no internet connection - Get sneak peeks of who is coming to the Live Studio - Wake up with Mitch Elliot with our alarm clock - Read the latest trending stories & music discovery stories - Receive breaking news alerts and notifications about exclusive contests, events and special programming - Connect the app to your car’s dashboard media player via Apple CarPlay (on supported car models)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KEXP at 4.0 against 101.9 KINK's 3.0. KEXP also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (272 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KEXP has 272 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KEXP | 101.9 KINK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (272 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 272 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEXP.ORG 90.3FM Seattle | Alpha Media, LLC |
Customer experience
KEXP
101.9 KINK
In-app purchases
KEXP
No in-app purchases
101.9 KINK
No in-app purchases
