# Rockbot vs KSJS Radio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KSJS Radio at 100% against Rockbot's 39%. KSJS Radio also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Rockbot's advantage is ratings volume (67K vs 2) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

KSJS Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rockbot has 67K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of KSJS Radio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockbot | KSJS Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockbot-request-music/id401347343/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksjs-radio/id6777545266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rockbot, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/401347346) | [Razorfrog Web Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/362547388) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockbot

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### KSJS Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksjs-radio/id6777545266)

Listen to student-run radio broadcasting live from Silicon Valley. See what's playing in real-time, browse the program guide, and explore shows. Enjoy uninterrupted background playback and CarPlay integration.

**Highlights:** Real-time track, artist, and album information, Comprehensive program guide by day, Show directory with tune-in times, Background playback, CarPlay support, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island

**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 KSJS Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rockbot or KSJS Radio?

KSJS Radio is rated higher. Rockbot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while KSJS Radio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Rockbot or KSJS Radio have ads?

Neither Rockbot nor KSJS Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rockbot or KSJS Radio?

Rockbot ships an update every 2 months, and KSJS Radio every 2 months. Most recently, Rockbot was updated on October 31, 2026 and KSJS Radio on October 25, 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.*