KJZZ Phoenix vs Cronkite+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KJZZ Phoenix
Access live radio streams, on-demand podcasts, and local news from Arizona and beyond. Enjoy classical and jazz music, pause and rewind live audio, and set alarms. Stay informed with breaking news alerts and curated content.
- Live audio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Local news coverage
- Classical music stream
- Jazz music stream
- Pause and rewind live audio
- Breaking news alerts
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KJZZ provides in-depth news coverage from across Arizona, the nation and the world. With our app, you can tune in to the live audio stream, listen to podcasts, browse local news and listen to classical or jazz music. Live streaming * Listen to news and information on KJZZ, 91.5 FM. * Enjoy classical music from KBACH, 89.5 FM. * Stream jazz on Jazz PHX, 91.5 HD2. On Demand * Hear the biggest stories of the day on KJZZ’s Sun Up podcast. * LIsten to KJZZ’s The Show, a KJZZ Original Production highlighting the best of Arizona. * Browse and listen to a full complement of on demand audio from KJZZ and NPR. News * Read and listen to local news from KJZZ. * Sign up for breaking news alerts. App features * Pause and rewind the stream or a podcast with ease. * Sleep timer and alarm clock. * Set up favorites and don’t miss a new episode of your favorite podcast. The KJZZ App is brought to you by the great people at Friends of Public Radio Arizona and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://www.kjzz.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com
Cronkite+
Explore student-produced journalism covering global, national, and local news, including sports, business, and community issues. Features in-depth investigative projects and bilingual reporting from a top-ranked journalism school.
- Student journalism coverage
- Global, national, local news
- Sports, weather, entertainment
- Investigative journalism projects
- Bilingual reporting
- Multimedia reporting
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The Cronkite+ app highlights the best in student journalism, featuring coverage of global, national, and local news—including sports, weather, entertainment, business, economics, and community issues. Content is produced by: • Cronkite News: A capstone program offering students an immersive experience in news, sports, business, entertainment, and community multimedia reporting. • Carnegie-Knight News21: A national initiative where top students produce in-depth, multimedia investigative projects. • The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism: Supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation, this center partners students with veteran journalists to publish powerful, accountability-driven stories. • The Reynolds Center for Business Journalism: Trains students in high-quality media coverage of business and the economy. • Cronkite Noticias: Offers bilingual students real-world experience reporting in Spanish-language media, with a focus on Latino and border communities. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the nation’s top journalism programs. Known for its innovative “teaching hospital” model, the Cronkite School offers hands-on training in real-world news environments. Students are prepared for impactful careers in broadcast journalism, digital media, podcasting, public affairs, radio, graphic design, and emerging media. Launch Your Media Career at the Cronkite School Join the nation’s top-ranked mass communication school and gain access to: • Award-winning faculty and immersive, real-world learning experiences • Hands-on training in cutting-edge newsrooms and production studios • Global reporting projects and internships with top media organizations • A powerful alumni and professional network through #CronkiteNation Media employers across journalism, PR, sports, and marketing turn to the Cronkite School for talent. Learn more at: https://cronkite.asu.edu Experience Cronkite+ Available on iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV. Explore more at: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cronkite+ at 5.0 against KJZZ Phoenix's 4.6. KJZZ Phoenix's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Cronkite+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KJZZ Phoenix has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KJZZ Phoenix ships an update every 4 months, Cronkite+ every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KJZZ Phoenix | Cronkite+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (94 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Cronkite News |
Customer experience
KJZZ Phoenix
Cronkite+
In-app purchases
KJZZ Phoenix
No in-app purchases
Cronkite+
No in-app purchases
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