KBER 101 vs KraveRock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KBER 101
This app provides access to Utah's original and only 100% local rock station. It's designed for listeners who enjoy loud, unrefined, and friendly rock music.
- Local rock music
- 100% local content
- Unrefined rock sound
- Friendly listening experience
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KBER 101 is Utah’s original, and only, 100% local rock station. We’re loud, unrefined, and totally friendly! Thanks so much for rockin’ with KBER 101!
KraveRock
Experience powerful, uncompromising hard rock music broadcast globally from Dallas, Texas. This digital radio station features a wide range of rock, from independent artists to major labels, ensuring only the hardest-hitting tracks are played.
- Global hard rock radio broadcast
- Uncompromising music selection
- Independent and major label artists
- Powerful rock music focus
- Digital broadcasting
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Welcome to the ultimate heavy music experience. Founded in 2011, Krave Rock is the premier multimedia active hard rock and metal platform. Broadcasting live from Dallas, Texas and built on authentic, uncompromised support for the heavy music scene. This isn't corporate radio, we don't rely on automated algorithms and we answer to no labels. Krave Rock is 100% curated by human hands. Every single track, from global headliners to the hungriest independent bands, is hand-selected for maximum impact. Beyond the audio, Krave Rock is a full-throttle multimedia network; delivering the latest music videos, independent artist features, popular rock/metal culture podcasts, concert and festival tickets, and news updates from your favorite sources that dive deep into the scene. We bridge the gap between established legends and the underground talent shaping the future of metal and hard rock. There has never been a more complete app for the active hard rock and metal fan. Built natively from the ground up for zero compromises, the Krave Rock app puts the entire curated heavy music universe right in your pocket. KEY FEATURES: • NATIVE LIVE STREAMING & VISUAL MEDIA Access our high-fidelity, real-time live broadcast instantly. Stream your favorite hand-curated hard rock and metal tracks seamlessly with an optimized native audio engine built for continuous playback. Alongside the audio, dive into an integrated feed of the latest music videos and visual media from across the hard rock and metal world. • EXCLUSIVE CULTURE PODCASTS Stream popular rock and metal culture podcasts directly through the app. Get unvarnished commentary, deep-dive interviews, and scene breakdowns that keep you locked into the heavy music culture and lifestyle. • BREAKING SCENE NEWS & UPDATES Stay locked into everything happening in the rock and metal world. Get real-time news updates, album announcements, and tour alerts pulled directly from your favorite trusted sources in heavy music culture. • THE TICKETS & CONCERTS PORTAL Never miss a show. Our interactive, real-time local concert mapping engine lets you discover upcoming hard rock and metal concerts and festivals in your immediate area, giving you instant access to the tour dates and tickets that matter. • KRAVENATION COMMAND CENTER Built specifically to support independent music. Independent bands can submit their tracks and videos directly through the app to be evaluated for airplay. We are dedicated to providing an authentic platform for independent artists to get heard. • FRONT ROW Sign in and get closer to the broadcast. Step into our new interactive live stage to chat in real time with other users and jump in on live artist sessions and live events. • NATIVE MERCH STORE Browse and buy official Krave Rock apparel and gear directly inside the app. Featuring a sleek, integrated native checkout layout, managing your cart and securing premium station merchandise has never been faster or more secure. Join KraveNation today and experience the power of real, hand-curated heavy music and culture. Turn it up.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KraveRock at 100% against KBER 101's 25%. KraveRock also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
KraveRock holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KraveRock has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of KBER 101's written reviews are positive against 100% of KraveRock's.
KBER 101 ships an update every 6 months, KraveRock weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KBER 101 | KraveRock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 227 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cumulus Media | Krave Rock L.L.C. |
Customer experience
KBER 101
KraveRock
In-app purchases
KBER 101
No in-app purchases
KraveRock
No in-app purchases
