KSBJ vs 104.1 KRBE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KSBJ
Listen live to a Houston-based adult contemporary Christian music station. Discover uplifting music from popular artists and connect with the station for prayer requests and event information.
- Listen live
- Request prayer
- Check upcoming events
- Connect with the station
- Adult contemporary Christian music
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KSBJ is a Houston-based adult contemporary Christian music station with the focus of spreading the kind of hope that is true, permanent and found in Jesus. We play artists like Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Lauren Daigle and MercyMe. Download the KSBJ app today to not only listen live but to request prayer, check out an upcoming event and connect with us!
104.1 KRBE
Stream live radio and access on-demand content, including podcasts and news. Features include a new interface, song history, and offline listening options. Enjoy an alarm clock, sleep timer, and real-time weather updates.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcast access
- Current and recently played songs
- Station and local news updates
- Offline podcast listening
- Alarm clock and sleep timer
- Real-time weather
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Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! - New design and interface - See current and recently played songs, latest podcast episodes and up to date station and local news on a single screen - Access all your favorite podcast shows on demand. Listen live (less storage requirement) or download and listen when offline - Get notifications and single click access to any station promotions or contests - View station’s YouTube channel without searching or leaving the app (when available) - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. Record a personal reminder to play before waking to the station. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Access station's weekly show schedules so you don’t miss a thing - Real-time weather for where you are - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail - Car Mode provides simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KSBJ at 97% against 104.1 KRBE's 26%. KSBJ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 104.1 KRBE's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KSBJ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KSBJ has 7.9K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of KSBJ's written reviews are positive against 26% of 104.1 KRBE's.
KSBJ ships an update every 3 months, 104.1 KRBE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KSBJ | 104.1 KRBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (7.9K ratings) — better | 3.0 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews — better | 26.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.9K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hope Media Group | Cumulus Media |
Customer experience
KSBJ
104.1 KRBE
Bugs and requests
KSBJ
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when switching between audio sources
- Prayer wall feature not working consistently
Requested features
3 requests- Expand music selection to include more diverse artists
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Add more customization options for users
104.1 KRBE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KSBJ
No in-app purchases
104.1 KRBE
No in-app purchases
