Comparison

Deutschlandfunk vs PlaneFault

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

Head to head
About

Deutschlandfunk

Access three public radio programs, podcasts, and audio plays on demand. Stream live broadcasts or download content to listen offline. Explore curated content or create your personalized radio experience with saved playlists and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Live streaming of three radio programs
  • On-demand listening of shows, podcasts, and audio plays
  • Curated content discovery
  • Personalized 'My Radio' program creation
  • Offline downloads and playlist management
  • Content sharing via social media and messaging
Features
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Alles hören. Jederzeit und überall. Mit der kostenlosen, werbe- und barrierefreien Deutschlandfunk App hören Sie unsere drei Programme Deutschlandfunk, Deutschlandfunk Kultur und Deutschlandfunk Nova an einem Ort. Klar im Design, intuitiv in der Bedienung, werbefrei und ohne Paywall. Das bietet Ihnen die App: - Live-Radio: Hören Sie unsere drei Programme live und in der passenden Audioqualität für jede Situation, ob zu Hause oder unterwegs. Sendung verpasst? Einfach zum Anfang zurückspringen. - Magazin: Täglich neue, handverlesene Hör-Highlights aus Politik, Kultur, Wissen und Gesellschaft und Empfehlungen für Ihren nächsten Podcast. - Persönliche Empfehlungen: Auf Wunsch erhalten Sie passende Inhalte auf der Magazinseite, die auf Ihrem Hörverhalten basieren. - Mein Dlf: Downloads, gemerkte Beiträge und abonnierte Podcasts an einem Ort. Verpassen Sie keine Episoden mehr und lassen Sie sich automatisch benachrichtigen. - Im Auto: Einfache Steuerung über das Infotainmentsystem Ihres Autos für Hörgenuss unterwegs. - Einfach-Modus: Die reduzierte Darstellung bietet eine übersichtliche Oberfläche, größere Bedienelemente und klare Navigation – ideal für sehbeeinträchtigte Menschen und alle, die es einfacher mögen. Wir entwickeln die App stetig weiter und freuen uns über Ihr Feedback: hoererservice@deutschlandradio.de Datenschutz: deutschlandfunk.de/datenschutz

About

PlaneFault

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PlaneFault delivers fact-based, carefully sourced information about aviation incidents worldwide — without sensationalism, but with journalistic rigor and legally precise classification. Every incident is classified according to the internationally recognized ICAO Annex 13 criteria: Accident, Serious Incident, or Incident. See at a glance how serious an event actually is — instead of relying on sensational headlines. FEATURES • Live feed: Aviation incidents worldwide, continuously updated • ICAO classification: Transparent categorization per Annex 13 • Aircraft back in the air: live tracking shows it • Bilingual content: Every article in German and English • Aircraft photos: Images of the affected aircraft, where available • Airport data: Details on departure and destination airports, runways • Investigation reports: Direct links to NTSB, BFU, and other authorities • Watchlist: Track specific airlines, regions, or aircraft types • Push notifications: Get notified when something happens • Map view: All incidents at a glance, worldwide FACT-BASED AND CAREFUL Our content is compiled from multiple sources and clearly attributed. Where facts are not yet conclusively established, we mark this explicitly. Found an error? Use the built-in report feature to let us know directly. For anyone interested in aviation — professionally, out of safety interest, or simply as an enthusiast.

Screenshots

Deutschlandfunk4 screens
PlaneFault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlaneFault at weekly against Deutschlandfunk's every 5 weeks. Deutschlandfunk's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Deutschlandfunk ships an update every 5 weeks, PlaneFault weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Deutschlandfunk versus PlaneFault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeutschlandfunkPlaneFault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (176 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings176 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB11 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperDeutschlandradioDaniel Konig

In-app purchases

None

Deutschlandfunk

No in-app purchases

None

PlaneFault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Deutschlandfunk free?
Deutschlandfunk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlaneFault free?
PlaneFault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Deutschlandfunk or PlaneFault have ads?
Neither Deutschlandfunk nor PlaneFault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Deutschlandfunk or PlaneFault?
Deutschlandfunk ships an update every 5 weeks, and PlaneFault weekly. Most recently, Deutschlandfunk was updated on October 29, 2026 and PlaneFault on October 28, 2026.

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