# KBACH Phoenix vs NOW 100.5

The clearest difference is ads: KBACH Phoenix at none against NOW 100.5's shown. KBACH Phoenix also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). NOW 100.5's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

KBACH Phoenix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBACH Phoenix has 157 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of KBACH Phoenix's written reviews are positive against 50% of NOW 100.5's.

KBACH Phoenix ships an update every 8 months, NOW 100.5 every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KBACH Phoenix | NOW 100.5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbach-phoenix/id871272161/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-1005/id1314834690/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **157** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 38 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Friends of Public Radio Arizona](https://appshunter.io/developer/767469034) | [Bonneville International](https://appshunter.io/developer/346872010) |

## What reviewers say

### KBACH Phoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kbach-phoenix/id871272161)

Stream live classical music, jazz, news, and podcasts from public radio stations. Access on-demand content including interviews and local news. Features include pause/rewind, sleep timer, and podcast favorites.

**Highlights:** Live classical music stream, Jazz music stream, News and information stream, On-demand podcasts, Pause and rewind live audio, Sleep timer and alarm clock, Podcast favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOW 100.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now-1005/id1314834690)

Listen to Sacramento's top hit music station live, anytime. Interact with DJs, enter contests for prizes, and discover local station events. Stay connected with today's best hits on the go with clear audio quality.

**Highlights:** Listen live to Today's Best Hits, Enter contests for prizes, Leave voice messages for DJs, Discover station events, Connect with DJs and the station, Crystal clear audio quality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KBACH Phoenix free?

KBACH Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NOW 100.5 free?

NOW 100.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KBACH Phoenix or NOW 100.5?

KBACH Phoenix is rated higher. KBACH Phoenix averages 4.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while NOW 100.5 averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do KBACH Phoenix or NOW 100.5 have ads?

NOW 100.5 shows ads; KBACH Phoenix does not.

### Which is updated more often, KBACH Phoenix or NOW 100.5?

KBACH Phoenix ships an update every 8 months, and NOW 100.5 every 4 months. Most recently, KBACH Phoenix was updated on October 24, 2026 and NOW 100.5 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*