Bates FM vs The Volt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bates FM
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Bates FM offers 11 internet radio stations, completely free. Our redesigned app features: Every Genre You Love: 104.3 Jamz, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Country Hodgepodge, 70s Hits, 80s Hits, 90s Mix, All Mixed Up, Office Standards, R&B Hits, and R&B Mix spanning rock, country, urban, and decades of classics Full CarPlay Integration: Dedicated CarPlay app puts all 11 stations at your fingertips while driving Enhanced Features: Save unlimited favorites, Like stations to customize your experience, Modern intuitive design, High-quality streaming, No subscriptions or limits From classic rock to R&B, country to office standards - Bates FM has the perfect station for every moment.
The Volt
Listen to a curated mix of 80s, 90s, and Y2K music, including shows like "Andrew Z in The Morning". Enjoy a nostalgic audio experience directly on your device.
- 80s music
- 90s music
- Y2K music
- Morning radio shows
- Music streaming
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Fully Charged Music – 80s to Now! delivers the biggest hits from the ‘80s, ‘90s, 2000s, and today—all in one high-energy station. From timeless classics to today’s favorites, we’re keeping the music flowing 24/7 with the songs you know and love. Turn it up and stay fully charged!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Bates FM at none against The Volt's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Bates FM ships an update every 3 months, The Volt every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bates FM | The Volt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rick White | Roger Gardner |
In-app purchases
Bates FM
No in-app purchases
The Volt
No in-app purchases
