# Rockbot vs 94.5 KATS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rockbot at 39% against 94.5 KATS's 0%. Rockbot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (67K vs 20). 94.5 KATS's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Rockbot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot has 67K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Rockbot's written reviews are positive against 0% of 94.5 KATS's.

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, 94.5 KATS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot | 94.5 KATS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/945-kats/id1211309915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Request songs, discover new music, and influence playlists at participating venues like bars, restaurants, and gyms. This app lets you vote on upcoming tracks and sync your favorites with Spotify. You can also unlock venue rewards and share your music choices on social media.

**Highlights:** Request songs to play next, Discover new music, Sync with Spotify, Vote on upcoming songs, Unlock venue rewards, Share music activity on social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app functionality
- 👍 Allows groups to select songs
- 💡 Upvote/downvote system for song priority
- 🎶 Ability to control music in large buildings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and login issues
- 🔇 Limited music selection and variety
- 🤬 Allows users to override others' song requests
- ⏱️ Slow song loading and processing times
- 🤔 Unclear leveling up and point system

**Reported bugs**

- App gets stuck on loading screen
- Songs disappear from queue before playing
- Profile and play history data issues
- Inconsistent song request limits

**Requested features**

- Add song history feature
- Expand music catalog with more genres and artists
- Allow users to request new songs to be added
- Improve song queue management and priority system
- Provide more transparency on how the app works


### 94.5 KATS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/945-kats/id1211309915)

Stay connected with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and get instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Local news and weather, Traffic updates, Contest participation, Direct host interaction, Article saving, Breaking news alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rockbot free?

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

### Is 94.5 KATS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot or 94.5 KATS?

Rockbot is rated higher. Rockbot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while 94.5 KATS averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Rockbot or 94.5 KATS have ads?

94.5 KATS shows ads; Rockbot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot or 94.5 KATS?

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, and 94.5 KATS every 3 months. Most recently, Rockbot was updated on November 12, 2026 and 94.5 KATS on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*