# Stationhead vs Phoning

The clearest difference is rating: Stationhead at 4.7 against Phoning's 4.0. Stationhead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (27K vs 726). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stationhead sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stationhead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stationhead has 27K ratings behind it against 726, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Stationhead's written reviews are positive against 54% of Phoning's.

Stationhead ships an update every 3 weeks, Phoning every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stationhead | Phoning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationhead/id1076117681/reviews)** | [4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 726 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stationhead, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076117350) | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) |

## What reviewers say

### Stationhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationhead/id1076117681)

Connect with music fans globally, listen to live streams, and host your own global radio station. Engage with artists, chat with your community, and share your favorite music.

**Highlights:** Listen to live music streams, Connect with global music communities, Chat and call-in live, Host your own global radio station, Drive streams with artists and fans, Build your music community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stationhead+ | $2.99 | per month |
| 100 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1150 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6250 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent for hosting streaming parties
- 🚀 Strong servers that can handle large user traffic
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great community and interaction with listeners
- 👍 Allows independent artists to gain exposure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🐛 Accessibility challenges for visually impaired users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Spotify/Apple Music

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Playback issues causing loss of first few seconds of songs
- Unreliable push notifications
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between stations

**Requested features**

- Allow users to change their display name
- Improve moderation tools to better manage fan communities
- Add more options to customize user profiles and stations
- Implement background music playback when app is not in use
- Improve search and discovery features


### Phoning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527)

Connect with your favorite K-pop group, NewJeans, on a personal level. Share daily life updates through messages, photos, and videos, and stay informed with their calendar. Become closer than ever through interactive features and live streams.

**Highlights:** Live streams with NewJeans, Direct messaging, Photo and video sharing, Personalized calendars, Friendship building

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and nostalgic design
- 🤩 Innovative concept
- 🐰 Great way to connect with NewJeans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🇰🇷 Lack of English translation for messages

**Reported bugs**

- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times

**Requested features**

- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stationhead free?

Stationhead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phoning free?

Phoning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stationhead or Phoning?

Stationhead is rated higher. Stationhead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Phoning averages 4.0 from 726 ratings.

### Do Stationhead or Phoning have ads?

Phoning shows ads; Stationhead does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stationhead or Phoning?

Stationhead ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phoning every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stationhead was updated on September 25, 2026 and Phoning on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*