KMFA Classically Austin 89.5 vs WCRI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KMFA Classically Austin 89.5
Stream classical music from Austin's listener-supported station on your mobile device. Enjoy sleep and wake features, learn about hosts, and watch video content from the Draylen Mason Music Studio. This app is CarPlay compatible.
- CarPlay compatible streaming
- Sleep and wake timers
- Host information
- Video content streaming
- Listener-supported classical music
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KMFA, 89.5, Austin’s listener-supported classical music station, reflects the creativity and eclectic nature of Austin itself and is essential to its thriving cultural community, acting as a hub for the arts. You can stream KMFA wherever you are with this CarPlay compatible app, complete with sleep and wake features. You can also learn more about your favorite hosts, and stream video content from our Draylen Mason Music Studio.
WCRI
Stream Southern RI & southeastern CT's premier classical music station. Access local arts event updates, announcer bios, and station podcasts. Enjoy a unique listening experience with seasonal themes.
- Live classical music streaming
- Local arts event updates
- Station announcer bios
- Listen to station podcasts
- Seasonal listening themes
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Listen to Southern RI's & southeastern CT's popular classical station with the WCRI App! The first choice for quality classical music & local arts programming! Get updates on local arts events, WCRI announcer bios, listen to station podcasts and more! Check out the four season themes that add another layer to your listening experience. WCRI's owned by the Judson Group: owners of Billboard Connection www.billboardsprovidence.com & Cruise Planners www.cruiseshoreandmore.com
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Verdict
KMFA Classically Austin 89.5 and WCRI both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WCRI's written reviews are positive against 50% of KMFA Classically Austin 89.5's. KMFA Classically Austin 89.5's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for KMFA Classically Austin 89.5 against 4.4 for WCRI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of KMFA Classically Austin 89.5's written reviews are positive against 100% of WCRI's.
KMFA Classically Austin 89.5 ships an update every 5 months, WCRI every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KMFA Classically Austin 89.5 | WCRI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Capitol Broadcasting Association | Matthew Aguiar |
Customer experience
KMFA Classically Austin 89.5
WCRI
In-app purchases
KMFA Classically Austin 89.5
No in-app purchases
WCRI
No in-app purchases
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