Comparison

KISS on Kue vs The Zone 96.1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

KISS on Kue

Free

🎬 Entertainment

★ 4.65 ratingsView app →

About

KISS on Kue

Stream hit music from a top radio station in Utica-Rome, NY, 24/7. Get the latest music and connect with the station on social media. Take your favorite tunes with you anywhere.

Highlights

24/7 hit music streaming
Latest music releases
Social media integration
On-the-go listening

Features

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979/1055 KISS-FM IS THE #1 HIT MUSIC STATION FOR UTICA-ROME, NY. PLAYING ALL THE HITS AND HOOKING YOU UP WITH THE BEST NEW MUSIC FIRST! STREAMING ONLINE 24/7 AT CNYKISS.COM. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER AND SNAPCHAT @CNYKISS. DOWNLOAD OUR APP KISSONKUE AND TAKE US WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO!

About

The Zone 96.1

Features

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Northern Nevada’s newest station is 96-1 THE ZONE (106.5 in Carson City). It is a contemporary Alternative music station featuring artists like: Nirvana, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Offspring, Linkin Park, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boys, Blink 182 and many more. The Zone starts the day with “The Woody Show” one of the most listened-to shows in LA and broadcast on dozens of stations across America.

Screenshots

KISS on Kue4 screens

The Zone 96.14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Zone 96.1 at 15.0 against KISS on Kue's 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KISS on Kue ships an update every 9 months, The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level

KISS on Kue versus The Zone 96.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	KISS on Kue	The Zone 96.1
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (5 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	100.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 9 months — better	Every 10 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.2	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	19 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Roser Communications Network, Inc.	Reno Media Group, L.P.

In-app purchases

None

KISS on Kue

No in-app purchases

None

The Zone 96.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KISS on Kue free?

KISS on Kue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Zone 96.1 free?

The Zone 96.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do KISS on Kue or The Zone 96.1 have ads?

Both KISS on Kue and The Zone 96.1 show ads.

Which is updated more often, KISS on Kue or The Zone 96.1?

KISS on Kue ships an update every 9 months, and The Zone 96.1 every 10 months. Most recently, KISS on Kue was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Zone 96.1 on October 15, 2026.