KW3 vs Z106.3
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.
Z106.3
Stream your favorite 80s hits and listen to popular radio personalities live. This app provides a constant stream of music from the 1980s and features on-air shows.
- All 80s music
- Live radio personalities
- Stream Anna and Raven
- Stream The TJ Show
- Stream D-Ray
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Z106.3 All 80's All the Time is the home of Anna and Raven, The TJ Show, D-Ray and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KW3 at 60% against Z106.3's 0%. KW3 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (12 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
KW3 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KW3 has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of KW3's written reviews are positive against 0% of Z106.3's.
KW3 ships an update every 3 months, Z106.3 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KW3 | Z106.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Riverfront Broadcasting LLC |
Customer experience
KW3
Z106.3
In-app purchases
KW3
No in-app purchases
Z106.3
No in-app purchases
