Comparison

KPOV vs Blackhole Broadcast Network

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

Head to head
About

KPOV

Listen to live and archived radio programs with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules, share content, and provide feedback directly to the station.

Highlights
  • Live audio streaming
  • Pause, rewind, and fast forward live audio
  • Program schedule viewing
  • Access to archived content
  • Share stories and programs
  • Direct listener feedback feature
Features
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KPOV App: The KPOV App allows you to listen to KPOV High Desert Community Radio, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule for KPOV all at once! You can explore and listen to archived content whenever you want, share stories with your friends and feedback with the station! Live Streaming • 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 a comment you just missed! • Listen to live streams from KPOV even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing. • Integrated program schedules for KPOV streams! • One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to KPOV in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! Streaming Archives • Access KPOV's past programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • The KPOV App displays the playlist associated with the episode and program description to view while listening to archived content so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A Talk to Us feature that allows listeners to send voicemails, video, and photos directly to the radio station. The KPOV High Desert Community Radio App is brought to you by the great people at Women's Civic Improvement League and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever device you have! https://kpov.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

Blackhole Broadcast Network

Experience independent internet radio with curated music and original shows. This station offers live 24/7 streaming across various genres, including rock, metal, and electronic, alongside hosted talk programming. Interact with the station and discover quality content without algorithmic playlists.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 internet radio streaming
  • Curated music across multiple genres
  • Original hosted shows and talk programming
  • View schedules and station updates
  • Interact with the station and request tracks
Features
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Blackhole Broadcast Network (BBN31) is a fully independent internet radio station built around real programming, real voices, and curated music — not algorithms. Stream live 24/7 and explore a mix of rock, metal, electronic, classical, and specialty music alongside original hosted shows and thoughtful talk programming. BBN31 is creator-led radio, designed for listeners who want intention, perspective, and quality. With BBN31, you can: • Listen to live internet radio anytime • Discover curated music across multiple genres • Follow hosted shows and original programming • View schedules and station updates • Interact with the station and request tracks BBN31 is independently owned and operated. No corporate playlists. No automation disguised as radio. Just live broadcasting built with care. Tune in and experience independent radio done right.

Screenshots

KPOV4 screens
Blackhole Broadcast Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: KPOV at 15 against Blackhole Broadcast Network's 2. On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for KPOV against 5.0 for Blackhole Broadcast Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KPOV has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
KPOV versus Blackhole Broadcast Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKPOVBlackhole Broadcast Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB43 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperWomen's Civic Improvement LeagueGeoffrey Tiffany

In-app purchases

None

KPOV

No in-app purchases

None

Blackhole Broadcast Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KPOV free?
KPOV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blackhole Broadcast Network free?
Blackhole Broadcast Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KPOV or Blackhole Broadcast Network?
Blackhole Broadcast Network is rated higher. KPOV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Blackhole Broadcast Network averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KPOV or Blackhole Broadcast Network have ads?
Neither KPOV nor Blackhole Broadcast Network shows ads.

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