# NKY vs AM1250 The Answer

The clearest difference is rating: AM1250 The Answer at 5.0 against NKY's 4.2. AM1250 The Answer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). NKY's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NKY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AM1250 The Answer asks for nothing beyond the download.

AM1250 The Answer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NKY has 230 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NKY | AM1250 The Answer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nky/id563515652/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am1250-the-answer/id997947617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 185 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) | [Salem Radio Operations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1337747215) |

## What reviewers say

### NKY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nky/id563515652)

Access local news, events, weather, and traffic for Northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati area. Save articles for offline reading and stay updated with comprehensive local coverage.

**Highlights:** Local news and weather, Save articles for offline viewing, Comprehensive local coverage, Latest headlines, sports, entertainment, Photos and videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NKY.com Digital Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month of Full Access to Cincinnati.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great sports coverage (high school)
- 👍 Good for local NKY news
- 👍 Best news org in the area

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for most stories
- 💸 Ads and subscription required
- 💸 App Store doesn't mention subscription
- 💸 Content is now pay-only
- 💸 Not worth the download (online alternatives)

**Reported bugs**

- App just spins when updating
- App closes when reading a story
- Pop-up ads from Amazon
- App crashes frequently
- App is slow to load

**Requested features**

- Indicate subscription requirement in App Store
- Fix A+ letter enlarging icon


### AM1250 The Answer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am1250-the-answer/id997947617)

Access news, opinion, and insightful content from your favorite radio station. This app delivers the best programming directly to your device, keeping you informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** News updates, Opinion segments, Insightful content, Radio station access, On-the-go listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NKY free?

NKY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AM1250 The Answer free?

AM1250 The Answer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NKY or AM1250 The Answer?

AM1250 The Answer is rated higher. NKY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while AM1250 The Answer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NKY or AM1250 The Answer have ads?

Both NKY and AM1250 The Answer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NKY or AM1250 The Answer?

NKY ships an update monthly, and AM1250 The Answer monthly. Most recently, NKY was updated on November 6, 2026 and AM1250 The Answer on November 6, 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.*