KKUP vs KSQD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KKUP
Listen to a live radio stream, pause and rewind audio, and set alarms. Access program schedules and archived content while multitasking. Enjoy uninterrupted listening on the go.
- Live stream audio
- Pause and rewind live audio
- Program schedule access
- Alarm clock functionality
- Background listening
- Archived program access
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KKUP App: The KKUP App allows you to listen to the KKUP Radio 91.5 FM live stream, pause and rewind live audio, view the program schedule, and wake up to KKUP with the alarm clock! App Features • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch something you just missed! • Listen to the live stream from KKUP even while traveling! • Integrated program schedule for the KKUP stream! • Listen to KKUP in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! • Check out the KKUP schedule, playlist, and Archived programs! The KKUP App is brought to you by the great people at Assurance Sciences Foundation and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://kkup.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
KSQD
Experience the vibrant energy of K-Squid and California sunshine on your device. Stay updated with the latest information and maintain connections.
- K-Squid content
- California sunshine themes
- Stay informed
- Maintain connections
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Take K-Squid and California sunshine vibes with you wherever you go. Stay informed and connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KKUP at 100% against KSQD's 50%. KKUP also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). 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.
KKUP holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KKUP has 40 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KKUP's written reviews are positive against 50% of KSQD's.
KKUP ships an update every 5 months, KSQD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KKUP | KSQD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assurance Sciences Foundation | Natural Bridges Media |
Customer experience
KKUP
KSQD
In-app purchases
KKUP
No in-app purchases
KSQD
No in-app purchases
