Comparison

KKFI vs KSQD

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

Head to head
About

KKFI

Listen to live radio streams, pause and rewind audio, and access program schedules. The app also features an alarm clock and allows background listening while browsing other content. Users can send voice or video messages to the station and access podcasts and archived shows.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Pause and rewind live audio
  • Program schedule access
  • Background listening
  • Podcast and archived content
  • Send voice/video messages
Features
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KKFI App: The KKFI App allows you to listen to the 90.1 FM KKFI live stream, pause and rewind the live audio, view the program schedule, and wake up to KKFI 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 KKFI even while traveling! • Integrated program schedule for the KKFI stream! • Listen to KKFI in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! • Send the station a voice mail or video message via the Send Message feature! • Listen to KKFI podcasts and archived content! • Access Facebook, Instagram, and other KKFI resources! The KKFI App is brought to you by the great people at Mid-Coast Radio Project, Inc. and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://kkfi.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

KSQD

Experience the vibrant energy of K-Squid and California sunshine on your device. Stay updated with the latest information and maintain connections.

Highlights
  • K-Squid content
  • California sunshine themes
  • Stay informed
  • Maintain connections
Features
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Take K-Squid and California sunshine vibes with you wherever you go. Stay informed and connected.

Screenshots

KKFI4 screens
KSQD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KKFI at 100% against KSQD's 50%. KKFI also leads on rating (5.0 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

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

KKFI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KKFI has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of KKFI's written reviews are positive against 50% of KSQD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KKFI versus KSQD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKKFIKSQD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB89 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMid-Coast Radio Project, Inc.Natural Bridges Media

Customer experience

KKFI

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KSQD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

KKFI

No in-app purchases

None

KSQD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KKFI free?
KKFI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KSQD free?
KSQD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KKFI or KSQD?
KKFI is rated higher. KKFI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while KSQD averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do KKFI or KSQD have ads?
KSQD shows ads; KKFI does not.
Which is updated more often, KKFI or KSQD?
KKFI ships an update every 10 months, and KSQD every 10 months. Most recently, KKFI was updated on October 12, 2026 and KSQD on October 14, 2026.

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