# Talk Radio+ vs KABC

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Radio+ | KABC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721/reviews)** | [2.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kabc-am/id1486911201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Great app with variety of stations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🕰️ Enjoyment of old-time radio shows
- 🗣️ Diverse talk radio content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stations
- 🔀 Stations disappearing or changing
- 🚫 Lack of conservative talk radio options
- ⏱️ Automatic playback stopping after a while
- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kabc-am/id1486911201)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*