Comparison

X Squad Radio vs IBL Network

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

Head to head
About

X Squad Radio

Access a collection of thought-provoking podcasts covering sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and trending topics. Engage with unabashed podcasters and enjoy real-time chats during live broadcasts.

Highlights
  • Extensive podcast library
  • Thought-provoking content
  • Live broadcasts
  • Real-time chat engagement
  • Sports, entertainment, and lifestyle topics
Features
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Real DJs. Real radio. Live 24/7. X Squad Radio is where hip-hop, R&B, house and soul live, hosted by real DJs who pick every record. No algorithms, no endless playlists. Just great music and the people behind it. The all-new X Squad Radio app puts the DJs front and center and makes it easier than ever to tap in, wherever you are. LISTEN LIVE, ALL DAY • One tap to the live stream, in high quality or on Data saver. • See who's on air and what song is playing right now. • Lock-screen and headphone controls, plus a sleep timer. • Phone call coming in? The radio pauses and picks right back up when you hang up. In the car too. • Stopped the radio? It stays stopped. No surprise restarts when your Bluetooth reconnects. MEET THE DJS • Browse the whole X Squad lineup, from hip-hop and R&B to house, soul, talk and sports. • Tap any DJ to see their profile, their show, and when they're on air next. • Follow your favorite DJs on their social pages, right from the app. NEVER MISS YOUR SHOW • The full weekly schedule, shown in your own time zone. • "On now" and "Up next" right on the home screen. X SQUAD CHAT • Talk with other listeners and the X Squad crew in one live room, the same chat as on our website. • Pick a name and jump in. No account needed. • Send GIFs and quick shoutouts like "Turn it up!" and "Rewind that!" • Moderated by the X Squad team, with report and block tools to keep the vibe right. MUSIC NEWS • Fresh hip-hop and R&B headlines, all in one place. Tap in, turn it up, and roll with the Squad. xsquadradio.com

About

IBL Network

Discover exclusive creative content from independent filmmakers and artists worldwide. Stream live broadcasts, browse on-demand videos, and find new recommendations. Share your favorite content with others.

Highlights
  • Live stream broadcasts
  • Programming guide access
  • Video on demand (VOD)
  • Search functionality
  • Share functionality
Features
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The IBL Network is an independent film and entertainment platform that is a hub for the independent artist which promotes imagination and creativity. Join the channel that brings you exclusive creative content by independent filmmakers and artist globally who each share messages that elevate, empower and inspire while entertaining the audience. Key Features: ● Live Stream Broadcasts: Enjoy live stream broadcasts directly from the homepage by clicking the "PLAY" button! ● Programming Guide Access: Click the 'DETAILS' button on the homepage to go directly to the live tab, where you can view the live broadcast schedule with show times and titles. ● Video On Demand (VOD): Browse video categories and click on a thumbnail for video details. To play the video, click the "PLAY" button. ● Search Functionality: Click the search icon to find specific videos or get random recommendations from our library. ● Settings and Info: Click the settings icon to access contact information, learn more about the app, and review our privacy policy. ● Share Functionality: In the live tab, under the date, you'll find a share button. This allows you to easily share a deeplink that directs users to the app's tab if they have it installed.

Screenshots

X Squad Radio4 screens
IBL Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: X Squad Radio at 28 against IBL Network's 1. IBL Network's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X Squad Radio against 5.0 for IBL Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Squad Radio has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
X Squad Radio versus IBL Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX Squad RadioIBL Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB28 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWholeteam Enterprises LLCTvStartup Inc.

Customer experience

X Squad Radio

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IBL Network

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

X Squad Radio

No in-app purchases

None

IBL Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X Squad Radio free?
X Squad Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IBL Network free?
IBL Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, X Squad Radio or IBL Network?
X Squad Radio and IBL Network are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do X Squad Radio or IBL Network have ads?
Neither X Squad Radio nor IBL Network shows ads.

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