# WKIT vs LocalTV+

The clearest difference is ads: LocalTV+ at none against WKIT's shown. LocalTV+ also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LocalTV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 191 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WKIT's written reviews are positive against 90% of LocalTV+'s.

WKIT ships an update every 14 months, LocalTV+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WKIT | LocalTV+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkit-fm/id605006435/reviews) | **[4.7 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Zone Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/605006438) | [Mass Localtv, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715665464) |

## What reviewers say

### WKIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wkit-fm/id605006435)

Stream your favorite classic rock station live from Bangor, submit song requests to DJs, and participate in daily contests. Stay connected to the music and community wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Live stream listening, Song request submission, Daily contest participation, Connect with DJs, Classic rock music

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LocalTV+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localtv-plus/id6471592697)

Stream local Boston TV channels, including news, sports, and network shows, for free. Enjoy background playback and AirPlay support to enhance your viewing experience without any subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Access to local Boston TV stations, Live sports broadcasts, AirPlay support, Background video streaming, Background audio playback, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WKIT free?

WKIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LocalTV+ free?

LocalTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WKIT or LocalTV+?

LocalTV+ is rated higher. WKIT averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while LocalTV+ averages 4.7 from 191 ratings.

### Do WKIT or LocalTV+ have ads?

WKIT shows ads; LocalTV+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, WKIT or LocalTV+?

WKIT ships an update every 14 months, and LocalTV+ every 4 months. Most recently, WKIT was updated on November 1, 2026 and LocalTV+ on November 4, 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.*