KRLS vs KCWN 99.9FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KRLS
Listen to live 24/7 local news and yesterday's music. This radio app provides continuous streaming for up-to-date information and entertainment. Explore other station-specific apps from the developer.
- Live 24/7 streaming
- Today's local news
- Yesterday's music
- Station-specific apps available
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KRLS - 92.1 FM - Today's Local News & Yesterday's Music. Listen to live streaming 24/7 from the one to count on for today's news and local information - KRLS Radio. Please look for all of our other station specific apps: KNIA, KRLS2, KNIA2, & KNIA3.
KCWN 99.9FM
This app broadcasts Christian music and teachings, aiming to share hope and encouragement. It offers live streaming of radio content, connecting listeners with uplifting messages and contemporary Christian music.
- Live radio streaming
- Christian music
- Preaching and teaching content
- Radio broadcasts
- Encouraging messages
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Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and bringing hope and encouragement over the airwaves has been the mission of KCWN since it's first day on the air in 1995. Playing the best of today's Christian music, along with plenty of favorites as well, 99.9 also has a great mix of the most sought after preaching and teaching. Whether listening on the radio, streaming live through the KCWN app, vising us on Facebook or our website www.wherehopeshines.org, we're sure you'll find something to lift up your soul at 99.9, Where Hope Shines!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KCWN 99.9FM at none against KRLS's shown. KCWN 99.9FM also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.
KCWN 99.9FM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.
KRLS ships an update every 10 months, KCWN 99.9FM every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KRLS | KCWN 99.9FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M and H Broadcasting Inc | Crown Broadcasting |
Customer experience
KRLS
KCWN 99.9FM
In-app purchases
KRLS
No in-app purchases
KCWN 99.9FM
No in-app purchases
