Comparison

Radio Canada vs Backgroundwork

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

Head to head
About

Radio Canada

Stream live AM/FM radio stations from Canada, including sports, news, and music. Listen to your favorite Canadian broadcasts from anywhere in the world, even while abroad. Share stations easily and enjoy background playback.

Highlights
  • Live radio broadcasts
  • Sports, news, and music stations
  • Listen abroad
  • Share via social media
  • Background playback
  • Bluetooth streaming
Features
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Listen to Canadian AM and FM stations live over the internet. Follow local news and sports, enjoy music and talk shows, and find radio from the regions you care about. FIND YOUR CANADIAN STATIONS Browse by province or territory, search for a station and save your favorites. From Toronto and Montréal to Vancouver and across Canada, keep your stations close at home or while traveling. MORE WAYS TO LISTEN • Listen to live radio and explore podcasts in the same app. • Keep listening in the background while you use other apps. • Set the sleep timer to stop playback when you choose. • Set a radio alarm for your morning. • Listen through compatible Bluetooth or AirPlay devices. An internet connection is required through Wi-Fi or mobile data. Some stations may be temporarily offline or restricted by location. OPTIONAL PREMIUM The app is free to download and includes advertising. Premium removes visual ads displayed by the app and unlocks the sound equalizer (EQ). Advertising included in radio streams or podcasts is not removed. Choose a yearly auto-renewable subscription or a separate lifetime purchase. The yearly subscription provides Premium access for one year and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period, at the price shown for your plan. Prices are displayed in the app before purchase and vary by country or region. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Cancellation stops future renewals; access continues until the end of the paid period. The lifetime option is a separate one-time purchase and does not renew. Existing lifetime purchases can be restored. Privacy Policy: https://www.radio-canada-online.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Backgroundwork

Features
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Background Work puts the world of background acting at your fingertips. Apply for roles, manage your availability, and get notified about new opportunities, all from your phone. Already have an account? Just log in with your existing credentials. New here? You’ll need to create your account on the web first before using the app. We offer flexible subscription plans for individuals and families. Subscribing gives you access to our monthly Background Banter webinar and newsletter, which is packed with guidelines, insights, and tips to help you succeed in your background acting journey. Whether you're a seasoned background actor or just getting started, the BW app makes it easier than ever to stay organized, stay visible, and stay booked.

Screenshots

Radio Canada4 screens
Backgroundwork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgroundwork at none against Radio Canada's 2. Backgroundwork also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price and device support 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. Radio Canada sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Backgroundwork asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Canada ships an update every 12 months, Backgroundwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Radio Canada versus Backgroundwork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio CanadaBackgroundwork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPeterAppsSelladore Inc.

Bugs and requests

Radio Canada

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Certain stations not working
  • Radio controls getting covered by ads
  • App closing unexpectedly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for CarPlay
  • Option to disable ads with a paid version
  • Improved stability and performance

Backgroundwork

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Radio Canada

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Stop ads + music equalizer (EQ)$44.99
None

Backgroundwork

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Canada free?
Radio Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backgroundwork free?
Backgroundwork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Canada or Backgroundwork have ads?
Radio Canada shows ads; Backgroundwork does not.
Which is updated more often, Radio Canada or Backgroundwork?
Radio Canada ships an update every 12 months, and Backgroundwork every 3 weeks. Most recently, Radio Canada was updated on October 26, 2026 and Backgroundwork on October 24, 2026.

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