KEXP vs KHEN
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.
KHEN
Stream live community radio, access past shows in archives, and view the weekly live music schedule. Enjoy DVR-like controls for live streams and listen in the background. Features include a sleep timer and alarm clock.
- Live radio streaming
- DVR-like playback controls
- Show archives (up to two weeks)
- Integrated program schedule
- Background listening
- Sleep timer and alarm clock
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KHEN Community Radio App: The KHEN 106.9 FM Community Radio App is here! This app makes it easy to stream KHEN, relisten to shows in our Archives, and find the weekly Live Music Calendar. Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). Pause the live stream and pick up where you left off or rewind to catch what you missed. • Integrated program schedule. Just expand the audio player and see what’s currently playing, what you missed or what’s next. • Listen to KHEN Community Radio in the background while browsing the web or catching up on emails. • Tune into our KHEN live stream from anywhere–at home, at work, or while driving or traveling. Additional features • Catch your favorite music shows in the archives for up to two weeks. • Share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • Go to sleep and wake up to KHEN with the built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock. Support KHEN Community Radio by listening on the app and by becoming a member today! The KHEN Community Radio App is brought to you by the people at Tenderfoot Transmitting, Inc. and Public Media Apps. https://www.khen.org https://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KHEN at 5.0 against KEXP's 3.9. KEXP's advantage is ratings volume (263 vs 6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KHEN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KEXP has 263 ratings behind it against 6, 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 September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KEXP | KHEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (263 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 263 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KEXP | Tenderfoot Transmitting, Inc |
Customer experience
KEXP
KHEN
In-app purchases
KEXP
No in-app purchases
KHEN
No in-app purchases
