# K105 vs Leaf Chronicle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Leaf Chronicle at 64% against K105's 20%. Leaf Chronicle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). K105's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaf Chronicle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. K105 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Leaf Chronicle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leaf Chronicle has 239 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of K105's written reviews are positive against 64% of Leaf Chronicle's.

K105 ships an update every 12 months, Leaf Chronicle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | K105 | Leaf Chronicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k105/id395137286/reviews) | **[4.4 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-chronicle/id528063374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Heritage Media Of Kentucky, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120766643) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### K105

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k105/id395137286)

This app provides a blend of Adult Contemporary music, local news, and community information for the Twin Lakes area. Enjoy a mix of entertainment, contests, and fun delivered through a high-energy radio experience.

**Highlights:** Adult Contemporary music, Local news updates, Community information, Contests and fun, High-energy radio experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Leaf Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-chronicle/id528063374)

Access in-depth local journalism, including community events, sports, and photography. Receive real-time breaking news and weather alerts. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and offline access.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and weather alerts, Streamlined reading experience, Customizable features, Offline reading, eNewspaper access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $14.99 | per month |
| The Leaf-Chronicle Digital Subscription | $16.99 | per month |
| The Leaf-Chronicle Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local coverage
- 👍 Keeps users updated
- 👍 Solid journalism
- 👍 Works wonderfully
- 👍 Handy notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Poor local coverage
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 eNewspaper locks up
- 🐛 No keyboard for feedback
- 🐛 Voter guide error 404

**Reported bugs**

- eNewspaper locks up the screen
- Feedback section impossible due to no keyboard
- Chat feedback impossible due to no keyboard
- Voter guide has no information (error code 404)
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Update sports section more often
- Include basketball news
- Add graphics and video back
- Allow access to comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is K105 free?

K105 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Leaf Chronicle free?

Leaf Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, K105 or Leaf Chronicle?

Leaf Chronicle is rated higher. K105 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Leaf Chronicle averages 4.4 from 239 ratings.

### Do K105 or Leaf Chronicle have ads?

Both K105 and Leaf Chronicle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, K105 or Leaf Chronicle?

K105 ships an update every 12 months, and Leaf Chronicle monthly. Most recently, K105 was updated on October 1, 2026 and Leaf Chronicle on October 12, 2026.

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