93Q Country vs Kicks 99
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
93Q Country
Stream live radio, wake up with an integrated alarm, and interact with hosts via open mic. Access exclusive content like "2nd Date Update" episodes anytime.
- Live radio streaming
- Integrated alarm clock
- Open mic feature
- Exclusive "2nd Date Update" episodes
- On-demand content access
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Get ready for an exhilarating experience with the 93Q Houston app, your ultimate gateway to the vibrant world of The Q Morning Zoo and the entire 93Q Houston crew! This app isn't just any app – it's a powerhouse of entertainment right in your pocket. Imagine streaming live what's playing now, anytime, anywhere, bringing the pulse of 93Q Houston directly to you. But wait, there's more! Wake up to the sounds of your favorite shows with the app's integrated alarm clock. Feel like part of the crew with the open mic feature, giving you the opportunity to voice your thoughts directly to us. It's interactive, it's engaging, and it's just a tap away. For the die-hard fans of 93Q, this app is a treasure trove! Missed this morning's juicy 2nd Date Update? Fret not! It's now exclusively available on the 93Q App, with new episodes looping around the clock, every day, all week long. Don't just listen to the radio; live it with the 93Q Houston app, a must-have for everyone who loves staying tuned to the beat of Houston. Download now and never miss a beat of the 93Q universe!
Kicks 99
Listen to your favorite New Country music and connect with artists and shows. Control your listening experience by turning the live stream on or off. Get the music you want directly from the radio.
- Live music streaming
- Connect with artists
- Listen to favorite shows
- Control live stream
- On-demand radio content
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The Kicks 99 app is #1 for New Country! Hear and connect with the artists and songs that you love. With the Kicks 99 app, you can connect with us like never before. Just download and open your Kicks 99 app to listen to your favorite shows and connect with your favorite shows like The Kicks Wake Up Crew. You decide when you want to listen, and when you want to browse by turning the live stream on or off within the app. Get what you want off the radio with the Kicks 99 app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kicks 99 at 100% against 93Q Country's 40%. Kicks 99 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). 93Q Country's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Kicks 99 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 205 and 104 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of 93Q Country's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kicks 99's.
93Q Country ships an update every 4 months, Kicks 99 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 93Q Country | Kicks 99 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (205 ratings) | 5.0 (104 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 205 — better | 104 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Urban One, Inc. | Beasley Broadcast Group |
Customer experience
93Q Country
Kicks 99
Bugs and requests
93Q Country
Reported bugs
14 issues- App not working
- Error 633
- Keeps disconnecting
- App crashes
- App closing issues
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- Play error
- App not loading
- Second Date Update playback issues
- Audio cuts out
- App not working overseas
- Second Date Update not on demand
- App not working with iOS 12
- Second Date Update starts in middle
- Second Date Update recording messed up
Requested features
11 requests- Fix Second Date Update playback
- Allow on-demand Second Date Update
- Remove ads from Second Date Update
- Add podcasting for shows
- Improve international playback
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- Fix iOS lock screen controls
- Implement auto-pause on AirPod removal
- Better ad revenue model
- Edit Second Date Update segments
- Notification for updated shows
- Add rewind/fast forward functionality
Kicks 99
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
93Q Country
No in-app purchases
Kicks 99
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 93Q Country free?
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