Galaxy FM vs Radio Returns Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Galaxy FM
This app offers a diverse range of music genres, including Top 40, adult contemporary, and hits from various decades. It allows users to control playback from a locked screen, favorite tracks, and view listening history. Stay updated with the latest news and social media content from the broadcaster.
- Wide variety of music genres
- Locked screen music control
- Favorite tracks feature
- Personal listening history
- Social media news updates
- AirPlay support
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Galaxy FM plays a wide variety of music to suit all listeners and their preferred tastes. Top 40, adult contemporary, Kiwi music and retro-rewind hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, 2000s, and 2010s — an ideal blend for every workplace and café, or for smoothing away those housework blues. • Official site: http://www.galaxyfm.co.nz • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Galaxy107FM > If you intend to use the app over a cellular network you may incur significant data charges. An unlimited data plan is recommended. Radio App Features: • Directly control your music player from a locked screen. • Easily add tracks to your favourite by simply clicking the «heart» icon. • Locate and listen to missed tracks through your personal listening history. • Share and favourite the track that’s currently playing by just swiping down and tapping. • Get all latest news from social networks. • View images that the have been posted in social networks and access the mobile version of the post directly in the app. • Push messages from broadcaster. • AirPlay — enjoy your favorite mediastream via AirPlay. • About screen: recommend the App via Twitter/Email, write to developer. Gaincode Ltd. takes no responsibility for the websites and media that can be accessed through links contained within the App. Content copyright information is available on request: copyright@gaincode.com.
Radio Returns Mobile
Experience live radio with interactive features. Stream from multiple stations, see what's playing, and influence the music through real-time voting and song requests. Engage with a community of listeners through live chat and reactions.
- Multiple live radio streams
- Real-time Now Playing info
- Song voting (up/down)
- Live chat with commands
- Station-specific themes
- Background playback
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Radio Returns brings back the thrill of live radio — with you in control. Stream multiple stations from one app, each with its own unique style and sound. See what’s playing now, discover what just played, and shape the music with real-time voting. Join the community: chat with other listeners, drop reactions, or celebrate with confetti when the party kicks off. Want more control? Request songs right in the chat and watch the playlist evolve. Every station has its own look, vibe, and interactive theme — from classic rock to experimental sounds. Radio Returns blends the energy of broadcast radio with the power of community, so you’re not just listening — you’re part of the show. Features: Live streams from multiple stations in one app Real-time Now Playing with album art and track history Vote songs up or down as they play Live chat with emoji, reactions, and slash commands (/request, /party, /list, and more) Station-specific themes and moods Background playback with lock screen info Beta Notes view so you’re always in the loop on updates Radio Returns isn’t just radio. It’s radio together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Radio Returns Mobile at 4 against Galaxy FM's 1. Galaxy FM's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Galaxy FM against 5.0 for Radio Returns Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Galaxy FM | Radio Returns Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Gaincode Ltd. | Frank Anderson |
In-app purchases
Galaxy FM
No in-app purchases
Radio Returns Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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