Comparison

KDVS vs KSJS Radio

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

Head to head
About

KDVS

Stream live 24/7 freeform radio from a student-run station. Set show reminders, identify songs playing, and check the broadcast schedule. Experience alternative radio on your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 radio streaming
  • Show reminders
  • Identify songs on air
  • View schedule grid
  • Student-run station
Features
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KDVS Radio App enables you to listen to KDVS Davis 90.3 FM's live 24/7 Freeform Radio on your iPhone. You can turn on show reminders, identify songs live on air, and view the schedule grid. KDVS is an entirely student-run community, alternative, freeform radio station based in Davis, CA. KDVS broadcasts live on the web at 13,000 Watts on 90.3 FM to the greater Sacramento area from it's studios at UC Davis. *The views presented are not necessarily those of The University of California Regents, The Associated Students of the University of California Davis, KDVS, or its sponsors. **The code of KDVS APP © 2023 by John Carraher is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

About

KSJS Radio

Listen to student-run radio broadcasting live from Silicon Valley. See what's playing in real-time, browse the program guide, and explore shows. Enjoy uninterrupted background playback and CarPlay integration.

Highlights
  • Real-time track, artist, and album information
  • Comprehensive program guide by day
  • Show directory with tune-in times
  • Background playback
  • CarPlay support
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
Features
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Student radio from the heart of Silicon Valley, broadcasting since 1970. See exactly what's on in real time: track title, artist, album, and show name, updated as the DJ spins. Browse the full program guide by day, with 40+ shows spanning hip-hop, jazz, Latin, alternative, news, and more. Explore the show directory to find your next favorite and know exactly when to tune in. The stream runs in the background so the music never stops when you switch apps. CarPlay support lets you control playback and see now-playing info right from your dashboard. Live Activities keep the current track visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without opening the app. KSJS has been the soundtrack of San Jose State for over 50 years — and now it's always one tap away.

Screenshots

KDVS4 screens
KSJS Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KSJS Radio at 5.0 against KDVS's 4.5. KSJS Radio also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). KDVS's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

KSJS Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KDVS ships an update every 6 months, KSJS Radio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
KDVS versus KSJS Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKDVSKSJS Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJohn CarraherRazorfrog Web Design

Customer experience

KDVS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KSJS Radio

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KDVS

No in-app purchases

None

KSJS Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KDVS free?
KDVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KSJS Radio free?
KSJS Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KDVS or KSJS Radio?
KSJS Radio is rated higher. KDVS averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while KSJS Radio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KDVS or KSJS Radio have ads?
Neither KDVS nor KSJS Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KDVS or KSJS Radio?
KDVS ships an update every 6 months, and KSJS Radio every 5 weeks. Most recently, KDVS was updated on October 2, 2026 and KSJS Radio on October 13, 2026.

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