Z 107.9 vs HOT 107.9 (KHXT)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Z 107.9
Listen to Cleveland's top Hip-Hop and R&B station live, wherever you are. Get instant access to unique content and features from your favorite radio station.
- Live radio streaming
- Exclusive content
- On-the-go listening
- Hip-Hop and R&B focus
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Never be without your favorite radio station. Z 107.9 is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Cleveland's #1 for Hip-Hop and R&B and new home of The Morning Hustle. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! * Radio streaming only playable in the U.S. & CANADA
HOT 107.9 (KHXT)
Listen live to your favorite radio station, get local news, weather, and traffic updates. Interact with hosts, participate in contests, and receive breaking alerts. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Contest participation
- Article saving for offline viewing
- Direct interaction with hosts
- Breaking news alerts
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Lafayette area with the HOT 107.9 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from HOT 107.9 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the HOT 107.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the HOT 107.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HOT 107.9 (KHXT) at 4.7 against Z 107.9's 3.9. HOT 107.9 (KHXT) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and ratings volume (137 vs 7). 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.
HOT 107.9 (KHXT) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HOT 107.9 (KHXT) has 137 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Z 107.9's written reviews are positive against 100% of HOT 107.9 (KHXT)'s.
Z 107.9 ships an update every 4 months, HOT 107.9 (KHXT) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Z 107.9 | HOT 107.9 (KHXT) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (137 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 137 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Z 107.9
HOT 107.9 (KHXT)
In-app purchases
Z 107.9
No in-app purchases
HOT 107.9 (KHXT)
No in-app purchases
