# Stationhead vs Sparkx Fly

The clearest difference is rating: Stationhead at 4.7 against Sparkx Fly's 4.2. Stationhead also leads on ratings volume (27K vs 19) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). Sparkx Fly's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stationhead sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Sparkx Fly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stationhead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stationhead has 27K ratings behind it against 19, 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 67% of Sparkx Fly's.

Stationhead ships an update every 3 weeks, Sparkx Fly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stationhead | Sparkx Fly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationhead/id1076117681/reviews)** | [4.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkx-fly/id6478508128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stationhead, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076117350) | [SPARKX FLY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733073040) |

## What reviewers say

### Stationhead

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

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

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


### Sparkx Fly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkx-fly/id6478508128)

Connect with like-minded fans on a dedicated social platform. Discover genuine interactions, share your passion for music, and build meaningful relationships. Features include a fan-centric environment, local friend finding, and an exclusive dating feature.

**Highlights:** Connect with fans based on shared music passion, Exclusive dating feature for fans, Create and view leaderboards by era, album, and songs, Clutter-free, fan-centric environment, Local friend finder for real-life meetups, Focus on genuine interactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sparkx Fly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Sparkx Fly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stationhead free?

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

### Is Sparkx Fly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stationhead or Sparkx Fly?

Stationhead is rated higher. Stationhead averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Sparkx Fly averages 4.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do Stationhead or Sparkx Fly have ads?

Neither Stationhead nor Sparkx Fly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stationhead or Sparkx Fly?

Stationhead ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sparkx Fly every 6 days. Most recently, Stationhead was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sparkx Fly on September 13, 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.*