CFNR Network vs Shine FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CFNR Network
This app provides live radio streams of Classic Rock music and video broadcasts of First Nations cultural events. It serves Northern British Columbia and over 82 First Nations communities.
- Live Classic Rock radio streams
- Live video streams of cultural events
- Serves Northern BC communities
- Supports over 82 First Nations communities
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CFNR is Canada's FIrst Nations Radio. Serving Northern BC and over 82 First Nations communities in the north with the best Classic Rock, and live stream video of important First Nations cultural events.
Shine FM
Stay connected with your favorite radio station, win prizes, and discover upcoming events. Enjoy your favorite songs and DJs with this music app.
- Stay connected
- Win prizes
- Check upcoming concerts
- Explore featured events
- Hear favorite songs
- Listen to DJs
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Download the Shine FM app to stay connected, win great prizes, check out upcoming concerts, explore featured events, and hear all your favourite songs and DJ's!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shine FM at 5.0 against CFNR Network's 4.0. Shine FM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shine FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
CFNR Network ships an update every 12 months, Shine FM every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CFNR Network | Shine FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Northern Native Broadcasting (Terrace, BC) Inc. | Touch Canada Broadcasting |
Customer experience
CFNR Network
Shine FM
In-app purchases
CFNR Network
No in-app purchases
Shine FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CFNR Network free?
Is Shine FM free?
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