RIPTIDE Radio vs Flip Flop Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIPTIDE Radio
This app broadcasts Carolina Beach Music, featuring new artists and songs alongside classics. Enjoy live and scheduled shows from award-winning DJs and stations. It's a dedicated stream for fans of the genre.
- Carolina Beach Music focus
- New songs and artists
- Classic tracks
- Live and scheduled shows
- Award-winning DJs
- Internet Station of the Year winner
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We are Carolina Beach Music. We place a special focus on new songs and artists that fit the Carolina Beach Music genre. Of course, we also play the standards and a little variety on some of our live and scheduled shows. Our station and DJs are consistent winners in the respective Carolina Beach Music Awards categories. We are the Internet Station of the Year for 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020!!
Flip Flop Live
Stay updated with the latest Beach Music news, events, and videos. Access live radio streams, participate in contests, and connect with a community of fans. Discover venues and DJ schedules.
- Beach Music News Feed
- Event Calendar & Photos
- Live Streaming Radio
- Contests & Giveaways
- Venue & DJ Listings
- Chat Room
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Flip Flop Live is your number one source for "Everything Beach Music" and our interactive application will allow you to receive the latest in Beach Music news, events and videos along with giveaways, contests and more. You'll also be directly connected to the Flip Flop Live Radio Network giving you access to our live radio stream. Our visitors enjoy the best in Beach Music which is primarily based in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia but reach audiences throughout the world. Flip Flop Live is your 2019 Carolina Beach Music Academy Michael Branch Award Winners for the promotion of the Beach Music Industry. Features: - Beach Music News Feed - Upcoming Event Calendar - Previous Event Photos - Live Event Videos - Social Media Links - Venue Listings - DJ Calendar - Contests & Giveaways - Chat Room - Live Streaming Radio - Flip Flop Live Store and more...
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Flip Flop Live at none against RIPTIDE Radio's shown. Flip Flop Live also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). RIPTIDE Radio's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RIPTIDE Radio against 5.0 for Flip Flop Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
RIPTIDE Radio ships an update every 8 months, Flip Flop Live every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIPTIDE Radio | Flip Flop Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riptide Internet Radio, LTD. Co. | Jonathan Sharpe |
Customer experience
RIPTIDE Radio
Flip Flop Live
In-app purchases
RIPTIDE Radio
No in-app purchases
Flip Flop Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
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