# XRAY.FM vs OPB

The clearest difference is update cadence: OPB at fortnightly against XRAY.FM's every 5 months. XRAY.FM's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for XRAY.FM against 5.0 for OPB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XRAY.FM has 81 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

XRAY.FM ships an update every 5 months, OPB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XRAY.FM | OPB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xrayfm/id1076489204/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opb-oregon-public-broadcasting/id6789753069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 41 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [XRAY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076489203) | [Oregon Public Broadcasting](https://appshunter.io/developer/456011220) |

## 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


### OPB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opb-oregon-public-broadcasting/id6789753069)

Discover independent news, documentaries, and popular PBS shows rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Stream original series and national favorites on-demand, or watch live TV channels including PBS Kids. Access expanded content with membership.

**Highlights:** On-demand content library, Local original series, National PBS shows, Live TV streaming, Personal watchlist, PBS Kids live stream

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XRAY.FM free?

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

### Is OPB free?

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

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

OPB is rated higher. XRAY.FM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while OPB averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither XRAY.FM nor OPB shows ads.

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

XRAY.FM ships an update every 5 months, and OPB fortnightly. Most recently, XRAY.FM was updated on November 1, 2026 and OPB on November 10, 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.*