Comparison

Backsound Streaming vs DABplus Live

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

Head to head

Stream European DAB+ stations

Free

🎵 Music

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About

Backsound Streaming

Features

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Backsound demo, Luister naar rechtenvrij voorbeelden van diverse genres. Een inlogcode is vereist, deze is op aanvraag te verkrijgen via Backsound.

About

DABplus Live

Features

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DABplus Live lets you stream live DAB+ and FM radio stations from over 28 European countries, all in one app. Browse by country, search across all stations, or save your favourites for quick access. The built-in retro VU meter brings a classic radio feel to your listening experience. Features: - 28+ European countries - Hundreds of live radio stations - Search across all countries - Favourites list - Retro VU meter with live track info - CarPlay support - No ads, no login required Perfect for expats, travellers, and radio enthusiasts across Europe.

Screenshots

Backsound Streaming3 screens

DABplus Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backsound Streaming at none against DABplus Live's 3. Backsound Streaming also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). DABplus Live's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. DABplus Live sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backsound Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backsound Streaming ships an update every 2 months, DABplus Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Backsound Streaming versus DABplus Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Backsound Streaming	DABplus Live
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	12.4 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	2 MB	16 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Daniel schaad	Jean-Marc Zohlandt

In-app purchases

None

Backsound Streaming

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DABplus Live

One-time3

Small Tip$0.99
Medium Tip$2.99
Large Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Backsound Streaming free?

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

Is DABplus Live free?

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

Do Backsound Streaming or DABplus Live have ads?

Neither Backsound Streaming nor DABplus Live shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Backsound Streaming or DABplus Live?

Backsound Streaming ships an update every 2 months, and DABplus Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backsound Streaming was updated on October 4, 2026 and DABplus Live on October 25, 2026.