# KONO 101.1 vs BeatBuds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KONO 101.1 at none against BeatBuds's 2. KONO 101.1 also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 1). BeatBuds's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeatBuds sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. KONO 101.1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeatBuds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KONO 101.1 has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | KONO 101.1 | BeatBuds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-1011/id690188575/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbuds/id6779416138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cox Media Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/365102482) | [Rohan Ramavajjala](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779416140) |

## What reviewers say

### KONO 101.1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kono-1011/id690188575)

Listen live to San Antonio's Greatest Hits and interact with the station like never before. Features include a voice-activated alarm clock, song alerts, weather updates, and social interaction with friends. Request songs and earn badges.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Voice-activated alarm clock, Song alerts, Weather updates, Song requests, Social interaction and dedications, Upcoming song information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BeatBuds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatbuds/id6779416138)

Connect with other music lovers in real-time to discover new songs. Swap song snippets with matches and save tracks you love directly to your library. Experience music discovery through genuine human connection, not algorithms.

**Highlights:** Real-time matchmaking, Song swapping with other users, 30-second song previews, Save discovered tracks to library, Connect with users who share your taste, Review past matches and saved tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KONO 101.1 free?

KONO 101.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BeatBuds free?

BeatBuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KONO 101.1 or BeatBuds?

BeatBuds is rated higher. KONO 101.1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while BeatBuds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KONO 101.1 or BeatBuds have ads?

Both KONO 101.1 and BeatBuds show ads.

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