Hits 105.3 vs 104.1 KRBE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hits 105.3
Control the music played on the radio, get song alerts, and use the alarm clock. Request songs and dedicate them to friends and family, connecting with the station instantly. This application is completely free to use.
- Control music played on air
- Get song alerts
- Wake up with alarm clock
- Request songs via Open Mic
- Dedicate songs to others
- Instant station connection
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Interact and connect with Hits 105.3 like never before! - Take control of the music you hear on Hits 105.3 - Get alerted when your favorite song is about to play - Wake up with Magic with the Alarm Clock feature - Use the Open Mic feature to request your favorite songs and hear yourself on the radio - Dedicate songs to your friends and family - Connect with Hits 105.3 instantly! The app is completely free!
104.1 KRBE
Stream live radio and access on-demand content, including podcasts and news. Features include a new interface, song history, and offline listening options. Enjoy an alarm clock, sleep timer, and real-time weather updates.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcast access
- Current and recently played songs
- Station and local news updates
- Offline podcast listening
- Alarm clock and sleep timer
- Real-time weather
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Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! - New design and interface - See current and recently played songs, latest podcast episodes and up to date station and local news on a single screen - Access all your favorite podcast shows on demand. Listen live (less storage requirement) or download and listen when offline - Get notifications and single click access to any station promotions or contests - View station’s YouTube channel without searching or leaving the app (when available) - Wake up to your favorite station with our alarm clock. Record a personal reminder to play before waking to the station. - Fall asleep while listening to your favorite station - Access station's weekly show schedules so you don’t miss a thing - Real-time weather for where you are - Share our app via Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail - Car Mode provides simple audio controls so you can listen while on the road
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hits 105.3 at 100% against 104.1 KRBE's 26%. Hits 105.3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hits 105.3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Hits 105.3's written reviews are positive against 26% of 104.1 KRBE's.
Hits 105.3 ships an update every 6 weeks, 104.1 KRBE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hits 105.3 | 104.1 KRBE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (36 ratings) — better | 3.0 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 26.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cox Media Group, Inc | Cumulus Media |
Customer experience
Hits 105.3
104.1 KRBE
In-app purchases
Hits 105.3
No in-app purchases
104.1 KRBE
No in-app purchases
