Comparison

AMI Play vs 94.5 KATS

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

Head to head
About

AMI Play

Control music, play trivia, and access arcade games from your phone at participating venues. Create a free account to get started and add funds for music and games. Discover trending music and compete in trivia tournaments.

Highlights
  • Control music and jukeboxes
  • Play trivia games
  • Access arcade machines
  • Create a free account
  • Add funds securely
  • Discover trending music
  • Build personal playlists
Features
Currently charting
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Turn any night out into an unforgettable experience with AMI Play! Create a free account to control the music, test your trivia skills, or pay for arcade games—all from your phone. Play AMI Trivia at no cost, or add funds to select songs and music videos on AMI jukeboxes and activate arcade machines. With just a few taps, you can take charge of the entertainment and keep the good times going. It’s easy to get started. Open the app, find a venue, and jump into the action. With AMI Play available at over 25,000 venues across the U.S. and Canada, the fun is always within reach. Download now and start playing! Key Features: • Create a free account in seconds using Apple, Facebook, or an email address • Find and check into AMI venues with ease, and save favorites for quick access • Add funds securely via credit card, PayPal, Venmo or Apple Pay to enjoy nonstop music and arcade fun • Use credits anytime, anywhere, across multiple venues and visits • Discover trending music with hot songs, 1-credit albums, and featured playlists • Easily access your most recent selections • Build your personal library with custom playlists in "My Music" • Speed up your song requests with priority play options • Earn bonus credits when you play multiple songs in one visit • Compete for free in AMI Trivia and put your knowledge to the test • Join exciting tournaments and claim your title as trivia champion • Play arcade favorites like darts and pool with Amusement Connect!

About

94.5 KATS

Stay connected with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and get instant alerts for breaking news and contests. Save articles for later and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Local news and weather
  • Traffic updates
  • Contest participation
  • Direct host interaction
  • Article saving
  • Breaking news alerts
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Yakima area with the 94.5 KATS app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from 94.5 KATS Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the 94.5 KATS app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the 94.5 KATS app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

Screenshots

AMI Play4 screens
94.5 KATS3 screens

Verdict

The call

AMI Play and 94.5 KATS both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of AMI Play's written reviews are positive against 0% of 94.5 KATS's. AMI Play also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18K vs 20). 94.5 KATS's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AMI Play against 4.5 for 94.5 KATS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AMI Play has 18K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of AMI Play's written reviews are positive against 0% of 94.5 KATS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMI Play ships an update every 2 months, 94.5 KATS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AMI Play versus 94.5 KATS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMI Play94.5 KATS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (18K ratings) — better4.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB78 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAMI EntertainmentTownsquare Media, LLC

Customer experience

AMI Play

All ratings17,780 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews656 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative32.9%

94.5 KATS

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

AMI Play

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashing or not connecting
  • Incorrect song charges/credits
  • Account login/reset issues
  • Inconsistent song playback

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show upcoming songs in queue
  • Allow song cancellation/refunds
  • Improve search and library features
  • Integrate with user music libraries
  • Provide better customer support

94.5 KATS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AMI Play

No in-app purchases

None

94.5 KATS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMI Play free?
AMI Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 94.5 KATS free?
94.5 KATS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AMI Play or 94.5 KATS?
AMI Play is rated higher. AMI Play averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while 94.5 KATS averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do AMI Play or 94.5 KATS have ads?
94.5 KATS shows ads; AMI Play does not.
Which is updated more often, AMI Play or 94.5 KATS?
AMI Play ships an update every 2 months, and 94.5 KATS every 3 months. Most recently, AMI Play was updated on November 9, 2026 and 94.5 KATS on November 2, 2026.

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