# Spectrum TV vs KOOL 92.9

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spectrum TV | KOOL 92.9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (572K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-tv/id420455839/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kool-929/id1185952721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **572K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#90** | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Charter Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/396670004) | [Townsquare Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433762450) |

## What reviewers say

### Spectrum TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrum-tv/id420455839)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great remote TV experience
- 👍 Convenient for watching on the go
- 💡 Useful for catching up on missed shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing, buffering, and sync issues
- 🔧 Navigation and UI changes make the app less intuitive
- 🔒 Restricted access to channels outside home network
- 💰 Expensive service with frequent price increases

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kool-929/id1185952721)

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.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Local news and weather updates, Traffic information, Interactive host communication, Breaking news alerts, Article saving for offline viewing, Contest participation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spectrum TV free?

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

### Is KOOL 92.9 free?

KOOL 92.9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spectrum TV or KOOL 92.9?

KOOL 92.9 is rated higher. Spectrum TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 572K ratings, while KOOL 92.9 averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Spectrum TV or KOOL 92.9 have ads?

Both Spectrum TV and KOOL 92.9 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spectrum TV or KOOL 92.9?

Spectrum TV ships an update every 9 days, and KOOL 92.9 every 3 months. Most recently, Spectrum TV was updated on October 27, 2026 and KOOL 92.9 on October 24, 2026.

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