AppAudio vs 88.7 The Pulse AZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppAudio
Stream high-quality audio directly to your smartphone or tablet over Wi-Fi. Connect to the venue's network, select your desired channel, and enjoy real-time audio.
- High-quality Wi-Fi audio streaming
- Connect to venue Wi-Fi
- Select TV or music channels
- Real-time audio playback
- Free to use
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Streams high-quality audio via Wi-Fi to smartphones for venues with an AppAudio system. Simply connect to the AppAudio Wi-Fi network in your location, select the TV or music channel number and listen away. AppAudio allows you to stream audio directly to any compatible mobile phone or tablet in real-time, for FREE.
88.7 The Pulse AZ
This community-supported Hit Music station plays current hits and listener favorites, curated by students and staff. It aims to be family-friendly and responsive to community needs, featuring emerging artists.
- Hit Music programming
- Listener-curated playlists
- Emerging artist features
- Family-friendly content
- Community-focused broadcasts
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88.7 The Pulse (KVIT-FM) is a community supported Hit Music station operated by the staff and students of the Radio and Audio Production Department at the Main Campus of the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT). We play what is current along with all of your FAVORITES and not what “the suits” tell us to play. We listen to our students, listeners, our friends and social media to help us explore all the great songs and artists that are just beginning to “POP”! The mission of The Pulse is to provide a locally programmed station that is family-friendly, respects the voices of our listeners and responds to the needs of our community. 88.7 The Pulse is one of the most powerful High School radio stations in America, targeting young adults and families all over the Valley. In 2021, 88.7 The Pulse was designated Best High School Radio Station in America by the John Drury High School Radio Awards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 88.7 The Pulse AZ at 100% against AppAudio's 18%. 88.7 The Pulse AZ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0). AppAudio's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 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.
88.7 The Pulse AZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AppAudio has 225 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of AppAudio's written reviews are positive against 100% of 88.7 The Pulse AZ's.
AppAudio ships an update every 6 weeks, 88.7 The Pulse AZ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppAudio | 88.7 The Pulse AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (225 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MYE Technologies Inc. | EAST VALLEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOUNDATION, IN |
Customer experience
AppAudio
88.7 The Pulse AZ
Bugs and requests
AppAudio
Reported bugs
13 issues- App fails to detect gym venues even when on correct WiFi
- Connection times out repeatedly during venue scan
- Audio stops working despite showing available channels
- Volume control becomes unresponsive requiring app reload
- App crashes randomly during use
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- Intermittent disconnections every 5-7 minutes
- Audio lag when using Bluetooth headphones
- App freezes on login or scanning screens
- WiFi connectivity issues persist after reinstalling
- Audio stops when iPhone enters lock mode
- Puffy/static noise artifacts in audio stream
- Orange screen errors on app launch
- Incompatibility with certain iPhone models
Requested features
6 requests- Apple Watch compatibility
- Better handling of WiFi portal authentication pages
- Improved venue detection algorithm
- Persistent volume control that doesn't reset
- Better error messages and troubleshooting guidance
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- Faster connection scanning process
88.7 The Pulse AZ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AppAudio
No in-app purchases
88.7 The Pulse AZ
No in-app purchases
Questions
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