Comparison

KW3 vs My 101.5

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

Head to head
About

KW3

Stay informed with local news, weather, and traffic updates. Listen to live radio, interact with hosts, and receive instant alerts for breaking stories and contests. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Weather and traffic updates
  • Interactive host communication
  • Save articles for offline reading
  • Contest and giveaway participation
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Wenatchee area with the KW3 app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from KW3 Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the KW3 app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the KW3 app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.

About

My 101.5

Stay connected with the latest news and music on the go. This application provides access to all the content offered by the station directly on your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Live music streaming
  • Latest news updates
  • On-the-go access
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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Download "The NEW MY 1015! app so you can get the latest news & music wherever you go. Listen to us on your smartphone and get access to everything our app has to offer such as:

Screenshots

KW33 screens
My 101.53 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: My 101.5 at 5.0 against KW3's 4.0. KW3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 2). 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

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

My 101.5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KW3 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KW3 ships an update every 3 months, My 101.5 every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KW3 versus My 101.5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKW3My 101.5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB58 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTownsquare Media, LLCInterTech Media, Inc.

Customer experience

KW3

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

My 101.5

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

KW3

No in-app purchases

None

My 101.5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KW3 free?
KW3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My 101.5 free?
My 101.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KW3 or My 101.5?
My 101.5 is rated higher. KW3 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while My 101.5 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KW3 or My 101.5 have ads?
Both KW3 and My 101.5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, KW3 or My 101.5?
KW3 ships an update every 3 months, and My 101.5 every 20 months. Most recently, KW3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and My 101.5 on November 3, 2026.

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