Comparison

Rinse FM vs Cantilever

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand shows
  • Full schedule discovery
  • Listen back to past shows
  • Multiple station access
Features
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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

About

Cantilever

Discover curated albums from independent record labels with immersive multimedia liner notes. Experience community listening and connect with artists through a minimalist interface focused on the music.

Highlights
  • Exclusive independent album selection
  • Community listening experiences
  • Immersive multimedia liner notes
  • Minimalist interface
  • Artist discovery platform
Features
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Cantilever is a music streaming app that puts music in the foreground. Explore curated albums from independent record labels, complete with immersive multi-media liner notes. Features: Exclusive Selection: Access a hand-picked catalogue of albums from independent artists and labels. Community Listening: Every subscriber receives the same content, creating time-bound moments of community engagement. Immersive Liner Notes: Dive deeper into the stories behind the music with rich-media articles. Seamless Experience: A minimalist interface designed to keep the focus on the music. Cantilever is perfect for listeners who want more than just music — it’s an experience, a discovery platform, and a personal connection to the artists shaping today’s independent music scene. Terms of Use: https://www.cantilever-music.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.cantilever-music.com/privacy

Screenshots

Rinse FM4 screens
Cantilever3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rinse FM at none against Cantilever's 2. Rinse FM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). Cantilever's advantage is chart position (#152 vs unranked) and review sentiment (73% vs 61%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cantilever sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Rinse FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Rinse FM against 4.4 for Cantilever. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Rinse FM's written reviews are positive against 73% of Cantilever's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rinse FM ships an update every 2 weeks, Cantilever every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rinse FM versus Cantilever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRinse FMCantilever
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB51 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRinse Group LTDCantilever Music Limited

Customer experience

Rinse FM

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative21.7%

Cantilever

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Rinse FM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cantilever

Subscriptions2
  • Cantilever Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Cantilever Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Rinse FM free?
Rinse FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cantilever free?
Cantilever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rinse FM or Cantilever?
Cantilever is rated higher. Rinse FM averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Cantilever averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Rinse FM or Cantilever have ads?
Neither Rinse FM nor Cantilever shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rinse FM or Cantilever?
Rinse FM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cantilever every 5 weeks. Most recently, Rinse FM was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cantilever on October 30, 2026.

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