Comparison

96 KIX vs Hot 101.1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

96 KIX

Features
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Today's R&B in Jackson! Playing Rickey Smiley Morning Show and home to Community Feedback with Richard Donnell!

About

Hot 101.1

Stream live radio from Kodiak, Alaska, featuring a mix of music from retro hits to current chart-toppers. Enjoy a diverse audio experience with this free application.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Retro music selection
  • Current music hits
  • Music from Kodiak, Alaska
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Hot 101.1 - Kodiak, Alaska From Retro to Right Now

Screenshots

96 KIX2 screens
Hot 101.13 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hot 101.1 at none against 96 KIX's shown. Hot 101.1 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

96 KIX ships an update every 36 months, Hot 101.1 every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
96 KIX versus Hot 101.1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter96 KIXHot 101.1
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 34 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Media Radio GroupKodiak Island Broadcasting Co Inc

In-app purchases

None

96 KIX

No in-app purchases

None

Hot 101.1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 96 KIX free?
96 KIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hot 101.1 free?
Hot 101.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 96 KIX or Hot 101.1 have ads?
96 KIX shows ads; Hot 101.1 does not.
Which is updated more often, 96 KIX or Hot 101.1?
96 KIX ships an update every 36 months, and Hot 101.1 every 34 months. Most recently, 96 KIX was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hot 101.1 on November 2, 2026.

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