KW3 vs Chicago 77.3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Chicago 77.3
Discover emerging artists and engaging talk content. This platform highlights new music, interviews, and mix shows, providing a stage for creators on the rise.
- Showcases hottest music
- Features interviews
- Includes talk shows
- Presents mix shows
- Gives opportunities to creators
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Chicago 77.3 A New Digital platform, That showcases the hottest music, interviews, and Talk shows and mix shows around, Giving Opportunities to the people who are on the grind
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chicago 77.3 at 4.9 against KW3's 4.0. Chicago 77.3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ratings volume (49 vs 12). KW3's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 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.
Chicago 77.3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 49 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of KW3's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chicago 77.3's.
KW3 ships an update every 3 months, Chicago 77.3 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KW3 | Chicago 77.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) | 4.9 (49 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 49 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | fred walsh |
Customer experience
KW3
Chicago 77.3
In-app purchases
KW3
No in-app purchases
Chicago 77.3
No in-app purchases
