Rinse FM vs Minirig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rinse FM
Stream underground music 24/7 from London and Paris. Access live and on-demand shows from hundreds of residents and guests across diverse genres. Discover the full schedule and listen back to your favorite programs.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand shows
- Full schedule discovery
- Listen back to past shows
- Multiple station access
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Transmitting uncompromising and innovative underground music from London & Paris to the world, 24/7. Established by a group of friends wanting to share the music that inspired them, Rinse originally started life as a pirate radio station in 1994, curating, creating and delivering authentic music out of its East London heartland. Over two decades, Rinse has built a strong community across its radio stations, record labels, and events, constantly spotting talent and creating shifts in culture, always ahead of the curve. Get locked to our London & Paris channels with live and on demand-shows from hundreds of residents & guests, delivering the best in underground music across myriads of genres from around the world. With the Rinse FM app you can: - Listen to Rinse London, Rinse France, Kool FM & SWU FM wherever you go - Discover the full schedule - Listen back to your favourite shows RinseFM © London/Paris/Wordwide
Minirig
Take full command of your audio system with precise sound adjustments, playback controls, and customizable settings. Explore curated mixes and playlists, and enjoy automatic updates for the latest features.
- Bass & Treble Gain
- Volume Control
- Play/Pause/Skip
- Auto Turn Off Timer
- Adjustable LED Brightness
- Save & Tilt EQ
- Access Mixtapes & Playlists
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Minirig 4 Control App Enhance your audio experience with the Minirig Control app. Take command of your Minirig system with precision audio adjustments and seamless playback controls. Stay ahead of the curve with automatic updates for the latest features and improvements. Key Features: Audio Mastery: Bass & Treble Gain: Tailor your sound with precise frequency adjustments. Volume Control: Easily fine-tune audio levels to match your preferences. Play/Pause/Skip: Effortlessly navigate through your playlists. Advanced Settings: Auto Turn Off: Set a timer for automatic shutdown. LED Brightness Control: Customize the ambience with adjustable LED brightness. Auto Link Up: Enjoy hassle-free connectivity. LED VU Mode: Immerse yourself in a visual audio experience with synchronized LED lights. Save & Tilt EQ: Save custom equalizer settings or experiment with dynamic audio profiles. Software Updates: Stay Updated: Receive automatic updates to access new features and improvements. Minirig Mixtapes & Playlists: Latest Mixtapes: Explore curated mixes for a diverse auditory experience. Playlist Access: Seamlessly enjoy your favourite tunes with easy access to playlists. Upgrade your audio journey with the Minirig Control app. Download now for an innovative, personalized, and always up-to-date Minirig experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rinse FM at 4.3 against Minirig's 3.4. Rinse FM also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Minirig's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Rinse FM holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rinse FM has 37 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Rinse FM's written reviews are positive against 31% of Minirig's.
Rinse FM ships an update every 2 weeks, Minirig every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rinse FM | Minirig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (37 ratings) — better | 3.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better | 31.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rinse Group LTD | Pasce Ltd |
Customer experience
Rinse FM
Minirig
In-app purchases
Rinse FM
No in-app purchases
Minirig
No in-app purchases
