Comparison

KALW vs NewSpacEconomy

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

Head to head
About

KALW

Access live radio streams and on-demand content from a public media station. Stay informed with local news, music, and culture shows, and enjoy features like DVR-like controls for live broadcasts. The app also offers podcasts and direct communication with the station.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand listening
  • Local news and culture
  • Podcast library
  • DVR-like controls for live stream
  • Alarm clock functionality
  • Direct messaging to station
Features
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KALW App: The KALW App brings the full KALW Public Media experience to your phone and car.  Play the livestream or listen on-demand to your favorite news, music and culture shows from KALW and NPR.  Stay up to date on the latest Bay Area headlines and upcoming events, as well as KALW’s on-air program schedule and the latest playlists from our music programmers. App Features:  * DVR-like controls: 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. * KALW on the go: Listen to KALW’s live stream in your car and while you’re traveling. * Wake the FM up to KALW with the Alarm  * Talk to us: Send the station a voicemail or video message via the Talk to KALW feature * Sign up for KALW’s newsletters * Listen to all KALW podcasts, as well as a curated library of NPR, BBC and local indie shows * Read and listen to local news and culture stories from KALW * You make it possible: Donate right from the app KALW Public Media is an NPR-affiliate based in the Bay Area. The KALW App is brought to you by the folks at KALW Public Media Inc. and Public Media Apps.   We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://www.kalw.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

NewSpacEconomy

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Discover NewSpacEconomy, the first European magazine spotlighting a key industry for Italy, Europe, and the world. Stay ahead: download the app and read on the go! NewSpacEconomy Subscriptions: Simply select your preferred option below and enjoy. Single issue € 5,99 Annual subscription: € 24,99 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://newspaceconomy.eu/privacy_app/ Terms of Use: https://newspaceconomy.eu/terms-and-conditions_app/

Screenshots

KALW4 screens
NewSpacEconomy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KALW at none against NewSpacEconomy's 2. KALW also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). NewSpacEconomy's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. NewSpacEconomy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per year. KALW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KALW ships an update every 2 months, NewSpacEconomy every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KALW versus NewSpacEconomy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKALWNewSpacEconomy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (93 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings93 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB97 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKALW Public Media, Inc.LUCKYMEDIA S.R.L

In-app purchases

None

KALW

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NewSpacEconomy

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • New Space Economy 00-01-04$4.99

Questions

Is KALW free?
KALW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NewSpacEconomy free?
NewSpacEconomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KALW or NewSpacEconomy have ads?
Neither KALW nor NewSpacEconomy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KALW or NewSpacEconomy?
KALW ships an update every 2 months, and NewSpacEconomy every 7 months. Most recently, KALW was updated on October 30, 2026 and NewSpacEconomy on October 30, 2026.

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