Comparison

Talk Radio+ vs KABC

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

Head to head
About

Talk Radio+

Stream a vast selection of internet talk radio stations covering news, sports, comedy, technology, and more. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Discover diverse channels and popular personalities.

Highlights
  • Extensive station selection
  • Background audio playback
  • Diverse channel categories
  • News and talk radio
  • Sports talk channels
  • Comedy stations
  • Classic radio theater
Features
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*** Talk Radio+ *** - Streaming Internet Talk Radio Stations Why is Talk Radio+ the best? 1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear 2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (New, Sports, Wellness, Technology, Finance, Comedy, and More) Station List: *** Most Popular *** NPR Program FO X News C-SPAN Radio ESP N 1300 Alltime Oldies - Radio theater TWiT.am - Tech *** Specialty Talk *** Psychic Radio Culture Shock Cult Radio SpeakEasy Christian Radio *** Tech Talk *** Tech Live TWiT.am - Tech Geek Radio **** Comedy *** Abacus.fm Goon Show Comedy (Uncensored) Radio 4 Comedy Comedy Network Black Collar (Uncensored) The Comedy Channel Comedy Radio Network Comedy104 Demented Radio No Holds Barred Social Crime Radio *** Radio Personalities *** John and Jeff Show Katherine Albrecht Show Alison Slade Doc Love Show Jim Browns Common Sense *** Classic Radio Theater *** Alltime Oldies Old Valve Radio 20th Century Radio Golden Age Radio *** Sports Talk *** ESP N 1300 Tennessee Sports Radio Patriots.com Radio Sports 620 The Fan SportsRadio 610 The Zone WJOX - Sports Authority WNML - Sports Animal 92.3 The Fan 95.7 The Game 97.1 The Ticket 97.5 The Fanatic The Sports Hub 101.1 FM ESP N Radio 670 The Score *** Wellness Radio *** Easy Organic Gardener Fitness Radio Bio-Life Radio Magic Garden *** News & Talk *** The Money Channel America's Talk 1660 American Cliche Access America Independent APS Radio News Radio Ear Network Blah Talk Radio - Columbus, OH Blue Skies Radio - Liberal Talk BSPR News & Talk C-SPAN Radio Capital Public Radio CBC Radio One CN N 650 Radio News Colorado Public Radio Detour Talk - Progressive Talk FO X News Genesis Comm Network (GCN) Hear Philly Hot Talk LA KABC Talk Radio KALW San Francisco KCRW World News KCUR NPR news KPBS KQED NPR & Public Radio NPR Program Power Hour WNTP - Conservative Talk WNYC.FM - NPR, BBC, NYC Radio KERA - NPR News & Information Oregon Public Broadcasting WAMU 88.5: American University Radio Intersections: American University Radio WTOP: Washington, DC Talk Radio KUOW: Puget Sound Public Radio/ NPR KPCC: Southern California Public Radio Weta: Classical KUHF: 88.7 News & Talk/ NPR WUNC: North Carolina Public Radio WUSF 89.7 U of South Florida KQED 88.5 Public Media N. California/npr KCRW - Southern California's National Public Radio KERA - NPR Northern Texas KALW San Francisco Public Radio/ NPR *** Various *** iWineRadio AFM Astronomy.FM People of Distinction A World Of Storytelling Canine Radio Chuckle Check Barry - Comedy Serious Comedy Radio 24/7 Comedy Yesterday USA Voice America Sports Voice America Health & Wellness Investor Radio w/ Jason Hartman Voice America Business Your Money Matters! Traders Nation Voice America Variety and MORE... FAQs Q: Where can I find these stations online? A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app. Q: Why does the stream occasionally skip? A: When stations are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets. Q: Why are some stations blank at times? A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening! Enjoy! Nick MyIndieApp.com

About

KABC

Listen to your favorite radio station live or on-demand, with access to podcasts, news, and station promotions. Features include an alarm clock, sleep timer, and real-time weather updates. Share content easily with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand podcast listening
  • Station news and updates
  • Alarm clock and sleep timer
  • Real-time weather
  • Car Mode for simplified controls
Features
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Never be without your favorite radio station. 790 KABC-AM is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app. Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! - New design and interface - See current playing show, latest podcast episodes and up to date station and local news on a single screen - Access all your favorite podcast shows on demand. Listen live (less storage requirement) or download and listen when offline - Get notifications and single click access to any station promotions or contests - View station’s YouTube channel without searching or leaving the app (when available) - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. Record a personal reminder to play before waking to the station. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Access station's weekly show schedules so you don’t miss a thing - Real-time weather for where you are - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail - Car Mode provides simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road

Screenshots

Talk Radio+2 screens
KABC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talk Radio+ at 87% against KABC's 0%. Talk Radio+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 24). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talk Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Radio+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Talk Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of KABC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talk Radio+ ships an update every 2 months, KABC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Talk Radio+ versus KABC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalk Radio+KABC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better2.2 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews87.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB66 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNick CulbertsonCumulus Media

Customer experience

Talk Radio+

All ratings2,524 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.0%

KABC

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative65.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Talk Radio+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional freezing or crashing
  • Inconsistent station availability across platforms
  • Issues with certain stations not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to save favorite stations
  • Option to arrange stations by category
  • Integration with smart speakers/devices
  • Addition of more modern UK comedy shows
  • Streaming directly to Apple Watch

KABC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Talk Radio+

No in-app purchases

None

KABC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talk Radio+ free?
Talk Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KABC free?
KABC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Talk Radio+ or KABC?
Talk Radio+ is rated higher. Talk Radio+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while KABC averages 2.2 from 24 ratings.
Do Talk Radio+ or KABC have ads?
Both Talk Radio+ and KABC show ads.
Which is updated more often, Talk Radio+ or KABC?
Talk Radio+ ships an update every 2 months, and KABC every 4 months. Most recently, Talk Radio+ was updated on November 10, 2026 and KABC on November 3, 2026.

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