Rock 92.9 vs 92.9 KISM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rock 92.9
Listen to Boston's rock station live, stream full-show and "Tasty Bits" podcasts, and watch studio "Peep Show" videos. Enter contests for concert tickets and giveaways, and personalize your feed with entertainment news and local events.
- Live radio streaming
- Full-show podcasts
- "Tasty Bits" podcasts
- Daily "Peep Show" videos
- Contest entry
- Personalized content feed
- Apple CarPlay compatibility
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ROCK 92.9 is Boston's home for Dave & Chuck the Freak mornings, and 2 hours of commercial-free rock twice a day with Adam 12 and Hardy. Stream Dave & Chuck the Freak live, or use the app to access full-show podcasts, "Tasty Bits" podcasts, and to watch daily "Peep Show" videos from inside the studio. Tap on "Contests" for easy entry to Boston's best concerts and more giveaways. Sign in to personalize the app to get the entertainment news, rock anniversaries, concert listings, and local events YOU want. Stream commercial-free rock from Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Green Day, Aerosmith, Pearl Jam, Ozzy Osbourne, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Alice In Chains, Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots, Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more. Apple Carplay compatible.
92.9 KISM
Stream your favorite radio station live and access on-demand content. Leave voice messages and enjoy podcasts with CarPlay support. Stay connected to the station wherever you go.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Voice messaging
- CarPlay support
- One-tap station access
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This is the official mobile app for 92.9 KISM! Listen to Brad & John Mornings and keep the staion on all day. One tap access to KISM in one app. Leave us a voice message with Open Mic. Brad and John Podcasts on your dash with Carplay support! Download today to keep 92.9 KISM with you all the time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 92.9 KISM at none against Rock 92.9's shown. 92.9 KISM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Rock 92.9's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (358 vs 5). On price, 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.
92.9 KISM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock 92.9 has 358 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rock 92.9 ships an update every 4 months, 92.9 KISM every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rock 92.9 | 92.9 KISM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (358 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 358 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Beasley Broadcast Group | Saga Communications |
Customer experience
Rock 92.9
92.9 KISM
In-app purchases
Rock 92.9
No in-app purchases
92.9 KISM
No in-app purchases
