Spectrum TV vs KOOL 92.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrum TV
Stream live and On Demand TV content on various devices. Control your DVR, set parental controls, and personalize your viewing experience. Access thousands of shows and movies anywhere with a connection.
- Stream live TV anywhere
- Thousands of On Demand shows and movies
- Cast to compatible TVs
- Personalized channel guide
- Search by title, network, actor, or team
- Control TV and DVR
- Set parental controls
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SPECTRUM TV Download the Spectrum TV App and get the most out of your Spectrum TV experience. Stream On Demand or live TV anywhere on your favorite devices. TURN ANY SCREEN INTO A TV • Stream live TV anywhere you have a connection. • Enjoy thousands of On Demand shows and movies. • Cast from your phone or tablet to a compatible TV with Chromecast. FIND YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS • Create a personalized guide by setting your favorite channels. • Search by title, network, actor or sports team anywhere in the app. • Add new and exciting Spectrum Originals to your Watchlist. CONTROL YOUR TV AND DVR • Change TV channels on your Spectrum Receiver. • Get showtimes and record your favorite TV shows and movies (with optional DVR services). • Delete, modify and play DVR recordings on your TV (compatible DVRs only). SET PARENTAL CONTROLS Turn on parental controls and set a PIN to block shows by channel or rating. The blocks you set apply across each device in your household. WHAT YOU NEED TO USE THIS APP Available programming depends on your Spectrum TV package. Some programming is available only when connected to your Home Spectrum Internet service. A Spectrum TV subscription, username and password are required to sign in. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see https://sites.nielsen.com/priv/browser/us/en/optout.html for more information.
KOOL 92.9
Stay informed 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.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news and weather updates
- Traffic information
- Interactive host communication
- Breaking news alerts
- Article saving for offline viewing
- Contest participation
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Great Falls area with the KOOL 92.9 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 KOOL 92.9 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 KOOL 92.9 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the KOOL 92.9 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Spectrum TV at every 9 days against KOOL 92.9's every 3 months. Spectrum TV also leads on ratings volume (572K vs 5) and chart position (#90 vs unranked). KOOL 92.9's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Spectrum TV against 4.8 for KOOL 92.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrum TV has 572K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, KOOL 92.9 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectrum TV | KOOL 92.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (572K ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 572K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #90 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Charter Communications | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
Spectrum TV
KOOL 92.9
Bugs and requests
Spectrum TV
Reported bugs
3 issues- Black screens, audio-video desync, and other playback issues
- Inability to access guide and certain channels on mobile devices
- Inconsistent performance across different device models
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward live TV
- Full access to all subscribed channels on mobile devices
- Improved guide and channel browsing experience
- Seamless integration across devices
KOOL 92.9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Spectrum TV
No in-app purchases
KOOL 92.9
No in-app purchases
