Radio Canada vs Backgroundwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live radio broadcasts
- Sports, news, and music stations
- Listen abroad
- Share via social media
- Background playback
- Bluetooth streaming
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*** LIVE RADIO BROADCAST *** Listen to the best radio stations of Canada. You can choose from sports, news, music and other radio stations. Kiss, CBC Radio 1, CFQX, The Dock, Chum Fm, The beat, Hot, CBC Radio 3, The X, and many others. Now you can listen to the best radio stations in your country when you are abroad. With Radio Canada you can: - Listen to the best radio stations of Canada; - Share with others via Facebook, Twitter, SMS or Email; - Listen radios in the background or via Bluetooth. There may be some stations that do not work because their stream is offline. This application is optimized for 3G networks and Wi-Fi. Radio Canada gives you the best experience when it comes to listening to Canadian radio stations.
Backgroundwork
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backgroundwork at none against Radio Canada's 1. Backgroundwork also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Radio Canada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backgroundwork asks for nothing beyond the download.
Radio Canada ships an update every 18 months, Backgroundwork every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Canada | Backgroundwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PeterApps | Selladore 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
Radio Canada
- Stop ads + music equalizer (EQ)$14.99
Backgroundwork
No in-app purchases
