RØDE Reporter vs RadioRevolutionZW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RadioRevolutionZW
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RØDE Reporter ships an update every 2 months, RadioRevolutionZW monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RØDE Reporter | RadioRevolutionZW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (114 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | RØDE Microphones | Majoni 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
RØDE Reporter
No in-app purchases
RadioRevolutionZW
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RØDE Reporter free?
Is RadioRevolutionZW free?
Do RØDE Reporter or RadioRevolutionZW have ads?
Which is updated more often, RØDE Reporter or RadioRevolutionZW?
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