102.9 KBLX vs Magic 102.9
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
102.9 KBLX
Stream your favorite throwback and R&B music live from a Bay Area radio station. Interact with the station by leaving voice messages, entering contests for prizes, and staying updated on community events and live shows.
- Live radio streaming
- Throwback and R&B music
- Voice message submission
- Contest entry
- Event updates
- Community interaction
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Listen to your favorite Bay area 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 102.9 KBLX app, you can access our shows, contests and podcasts whenever you want! - Stream 99.7 NOW anytime, anywhere - Catch up with Freska & Rudy - 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)
Magic 102.9
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Magic 102.9 has your favorite R&B hits (old and new!) as well as your favorite personalities. Wake up to DeDe in the Morning and work with Nina Montgomery Middays and DL Hughley Afternoons. Every day Magic 102.9 serves up the hottest Southern Soul and Down Home Blues! Love Gospel? Enjoy Donnie McClurkin early mornings on Magic 102.9
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 102.9 KBLX at every 3 months against Magic 102.9's every 7 months. On price, ads, 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.
102.9 KBLX ships an update every 3 months, Magic 102.9 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 102.9 KBLX | Magic 102.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (493 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 493 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alpha Media, LLC | Cumulus Media |
Bugs and requests
102.9 KBLX
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes
- Phone freezing and buffering
- Error message: problem downloading
- Not compatible error
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back Maxwell and Raheem for Stone Soul
- Bring back Cousin Kev
- Integrate with iHeartRadio
Magic 102.9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
102.9 KBLX
No in-app purchases
Magic 102.9
No in-app purchases
