# XRAY.FM vs Realiterate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XRAY.FM at none against Realiterate's 1. XRAY.FM also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 6). Realiterate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Realiterate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. XRAY.FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XRAY.FM against 5.0 for Realiterate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XRAY.FM has 81 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

XRAY.FM ships an update every 5 months, Realiterate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XRAY.FM | Realiterate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrayfm/id1076489204/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realiterate/id6752816181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XRAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076489203) | [Realiterate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812321314) |

## What reviewers say

### XRAY.FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrayfm/id1076489204)

Listen to live radio with DVR-like controls, browse program schedules, and access on-demand content. Save favorite programs, share stories, and use the alarm clock to wake up to your preferred station.

**Highlights:** Live streaming with DVR controls, Program schedule viewing, On-demand content access, Bookmark programs for later, Share stories and programs, Sleep timer and alarm clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Realiterate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realiterate/id6752816181)

This app helps you refine your writing by allowing thoughts to flow in one direction. It uses AI to iterate on and improve your initial drafts, enabling you to share your unique voice.

**Highlights:** AI-powered writing iteration, Streamlined thought flow, Draft refinement, Voice sharing, Quick draft enhancement

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realiterate Real | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XRAY.FM free?

XRAY.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Realiterate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XRAY.FM or Realiterate?

Realiterate is rated higher. XRAY.FM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Realiterate averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do XRAY.FM or Realiterate have ads?

Neither XRAY.FM nor Realiterate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XRAY.FM or Realiterate?

XRAY.FM ships an update every 5 months, and Realiterate weekly. Most recently, XRAY.FM was updated on October 23, 2026 and Realiterate on October 14, 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.*