Comparison

105.9 The Bash vs Kool Radio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

105.9 The Bash

Listen to an oldies radio station broadcasting from Wabash, Indiana. This station serves the Wabash, Huntington, and Peru areas. It is also simulcast on WJOT AM 1510.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Oldies music format
  • Local Indiana broadcast
  • AM simulcast
Features
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WJOT-FM (105.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Wabash, Indiana broadcasting an oldies format. The station serves the areas of Wabash, Indiana, Huntington, Indiana, and Peru, Indiana, and is owned by Dream Weaver Marketing, LLC. The station is simulcast on WJOT AM 1510.

About

Kool Radio

Listen to classic hits from legendary artists like Elton John, The Beatles, and The Doors. This app streams live radio from Southington, CT, Springfield, MA, and Westerly, RI, offering a direct connection to your favorite music.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Greatest hits of all time
  • Artist spotlights (Elton John, Beatles, Doors)
  • Multiple station frequencies
  • Regional broadcasts
Features
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WNTY Kool Radio - Greatest Hits of All Time Elton John, Beatles, Doors and more! 1270 AM and 96.1 FM Southington CT 1270Am and 1001.1 FM Springfield MA 1180 AM and 104.3 FM Westerly RI

Screenshots

105.9 The Bash3 screens
Kool Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 105.9 The Bash at 4.0 against Kool Radio's 3.0. 105.9 The Bash also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Kool Radio's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

105.9 The Bash holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

105.9 The Bash ships an update every 8 months, Kool Radio every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
105.9 The Bash versus Kool Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter105.9 The BashKool Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDream Weaver Marketing, LLCFull Power Radio, Inc

Customer experience

105.9 The Bash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kool Radio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

105.9 The Bash

No in-app purchases

None

Kool Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 105.9 The Bash free?
105.9 The Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kool Radio free?
Kool Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 105.9 The Bash or Kool Radio?
105.9 The Bash is rated higher. 105.9 The Bash averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Kool Radio averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 105.9 The Bash or Kool Radio have ads?
Neither 105.9 The Bash nor Kool Radio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 105.9 The Bash or Kool Radio?
105.9 The Bash ships an update every 8 months, and Kool Radio every 14 months. Most recently, 105.9 The Bash was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kool Radio on November 6, 2026.

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