Classical KDFC vs 99.7 NOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Classical KDFC
Experience world-class classical music anytime, anywhere. This app offers curated playlists and friendly hosts for inspiration, comfort, and delight. Enjoy a continuous 24/7 stream of hand-picked music to discover new favorites.
- World-class classical music streaming
- Curated playlists
- Friendly hosts
- 24/7 music stream
- Discover new favorites
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The beauty of the concert hall anywhere you are. Enjoy world-class classical music at the touch of a button. Whether you’re soaking in the final glow of sunset or rushing on a deadline, we’re here to give you the inspiration, comfort, and delight you’re craving right this very moment. Try a brand new variety of curated playlists with a hand-picked music mix and friendly hosts. All free, all streaming 24/7. Discover your new favorites with Classical KDFC.
99.7 NOW
Listen to your favorite hits and local radio shows live, anytime, anywhere. Interact with the station by leaving voice messages, entering contests for prizes, and staying updated on community events and station news.
- Live radio streaming
- Voice message submission
- Contest entry
- Station event updates
- In-app messaging
- Push notifications
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Listen to your favorite Bay area radio station on the go, in the palm of your hand. Listen for free, anytime of day with crystal clear audio quality. Enter contests and play games for great prizes like concert tickets! Find station events in the community and stay updated on ticket sales and live shows. Leave us a message to play on-air! With the 99.7 NOW app, you can access our shows, contests and podcasts whenever you want! - Stream 99.7 NOW anytime, anywhere - Catch up with Big Bay Mornings - Download podcasts to listen to offline with no internet connection - 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 review sentiment: Classical KDFC at 87% against 99.7 NOW's 11%. Classical KDFC also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Classical KDFC holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical KDFC has 7.9K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Classical KDFC's written reviews are positive against 11% of 99.7 NOW's.
Classical KDFC ships an update every 6 weeks, 99.7 NOW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classical KDFC | 99.7 NOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7.9K ratings) — better | 3.5 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.9% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KDFC | Alpha Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Classical KDFC
99.7 NOW
Bugs and requests
Classical KDFC
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and stops playing
- Streaming issues, frequent dropouts
- Playlist and music info not updating correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Historical playlist to see recently played music
- Less chatter and self-promotion, more music
- Slower tempo performances in the morning
- More diverse composers and vocal music
99.7 NOW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Classical KDFC
No in-app purchases
99.7 NOW
No in-app purchases
Questions
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