Comparison

RØDE Reporter vs RadioRevolutionZW

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

Head to head
About

RØDE Reporter

Record and publish broadcast-quality audio with this intuitive companion app. It offers high-resolution stereo/mono recording, flexible file formats, and real-time waveform display. Ideal for on-the-go audio capture and sharing.

Highlights
  • High-resolution stereo/mono recording
  • Real-time waveform display
  • Uncompressed WAV and compressed MP3/AAC formats
  • Variable bitrate recording (VBR)
  • Native iOS sharing
  • Customizable flag display
Features
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The RØDE Reporter App is the intuitive recording companion you need to easily record and publish broadcast quality audio. With native sharing, variable bit rate for either long record time or high definition broadcast, and digital flag for on-screen branding, the RØDE Reporter App is ideal for recording audio on the go. Features: High resolution 48kHz stereo/mono recording (up to 24 bit / 96kHz with RØDE i-XLR or RØDE i-XY microphone) - Compatible with built-in microphone, smartLav+, NT-USB, i-XY, i-XLR or any other TRRS connected microphone Simple & intuitive design with real-time waveform display while recording Record in uncompressed WAV or compressed formats such as MP3 and AAC for long recordings with the option to enable variable bitrate recording (VBR) Designed for broadcast/reporting with customised flag display/Switchable dark colour scheme for night or conference mode Native iOS sharing to upload or share recordings

About

RadioRevolutionZW

Features
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Radio Revolution is an independent Zimbabwean internet radio station built for listeners at home and abroad. Listen live to music, talk, culture, and community voices from the Zimbabwean diaspora and beyond. The app offers simple live radio streaming, now-playing information, high quality and data saver listening options, sponsor updates, optional live-host notifications, and quick access to the station’s official website and WhatsApp Channel. Radio Revolution is the unfiltered voice of Zimbabwe, created to connect people through sound, stories, music, and real conversations.

Screenshots

RØDE Reporter4 screens
RadioRevolutionZW3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RØDE Reporter at none against RadioRevolutionZW's shown. RØDE Reporter also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RØDE Reporter ships an update every 2 months, RadioRevolutionZW monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RØDE Reporter versus RadioRevolutionZW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRØDE ReporterRadioRevolutionZW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (114 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRØDE MicrophonesMajoni Utete

Bugs and requests

RØDE Reporter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Recordings disappearing or getting corrupted after updates
  • Inability to recognize external microphones like Rode SmartLav+
  • Freezing and crashing during playback and file management
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions and device models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add background recording capability
  • Implement audio monitoring through headphones
  • Improve file management with better organization and search
  • Introduce editing tools like trimming, splitting, etc.
  • Add transcription and note-taking features

RadioRevolutionZW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RØDE Reporter

No in-app purchases

None

RadioRevolutionZW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RØDE Reporter free?
RØDE Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RadioRevolutionZW free?
RadioRevolutionZW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RØDE Reporter or RadioRevolutionZW have ads?
RadioRevolutionZW shows ads; RØDE Reporter does not.
Which is updated more often, RØDE Reporter or RadioRevolutionZW?
RØDE Reporter ships an update every 2 months, and RadioRevolutionZW monthly. Most recently, RØDE Reporter was updated on November 1, 2026 and RadioRevolutionZW on October 28, 2026.

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