98.5 KFOX vs KSJS Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
98.5 KFOX
Stream classic rock from South Bay's favorite station live, anytime, anywhere. Interact with the station by leaving voice messages, participating in contests for prizes, and staying updated on community events and live shows.
- Live radio streaming
- Voice message submission
- Contest entry
- Event updates
- Community interaction
- Crystal clear audio
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Listen to your favorite South Bay radio station on the go, in the palm of your hand. Listen for free, anytime of day with crystal clear audio quality. Enter contests and play games for great prizes like concert tickets! Find station events in the community and stay updated on ticket sales and live shows. Leave us a message to play on-air! With the 98.5 KFOX app, you can access our shows, contests and podcasts whenever you want! - Stream KFOX anytime, anywhere - Download podcasts to listen to offline with no internet connection - Connect the app to your car’s dashboard media player via Apple CarPlay (on supported car models)
KSJS Radio
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.
- 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
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Student radio from the heart of Silicon Valley, broadcasting since 1970. See exactly what's on in real time: track title, artist, album, and show name, updated as the DJ spins. Browse the full program guide by day, with 40+ shows spanning hip-hop, jazz, Latin, alternative, news, and more. Explore the show directory to find your next favorite and know exactly when to tune in. The stream runs in the background so the music never stops when you switch apps. CarPlay support lets you control playback and see now-playing info right from your dashboard. Live Activities keep the current track visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. KSJS has been the soundtrack of San Jose State for over 50 years — and now it's always one tap away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KSJS Radio at 5.0 against 98.5 KFOX's 4.0. KSJS Radio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). 98.5 KFOX's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.
KSJS Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 98.5 KFOX has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of 98.5 KFOX's written reviews are positive against 100% of KSJS Radio's.
98.5 KFOX ships an update every 2 months, KSJS Radio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 98.5 KFOX | KSJS Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alpha Media, LLC | Razorfrog Web Design |
Customer experience
98.5 KFOX
KSJS Radio
In-app purchases
98.5 KFOX
No in-app purchases
KSJS Radio
No in-app purchases
