Ombi vs Lighthouse Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ombi
This self-hosted web application allows users of Plex, Emby, or Jellyfin to request content automatically. It integrates with DVR tools for a complete user experience, simplifying content management for media server administrators.
- Self-hosted web application
- Content request system
- Plex integration
- Emby integration
- Jellyfin integration
- DVR tool linking
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Ombi is a self-hosted web application that automatically gives your shared Plex, Emby or Jellyfin users the ability to request content by themselves! Ombi can be linked to multiple TV Show and Movie DVR tools to create a seamless end-to-end experience for your users. Please note: Ombi requires you to already have an Ombi account on a Ombi server running version v4.0.13XX or later!
Lighthouse Radio
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Stay connected with Lighthouse Radio wherever you are. Listen live to local news, engaging talk, community programming and great music from Nova Scotia. Designed for iPhone and iPad, Lighthouse Radio brings live listening, station news and community information together in one easy-to-use app. Features • Listen live anywhere with an internet connection • Keep listening in the background while using other apps • Control playback from the Lock Screen and Control Centre • Start listening with Siri and Shortcuts • Stream to compatible speakers with AirPlay • Set a sleep timer • See live now-playing information • Read the latest station news • Explore shows, community events and local weather Whether you’re at home or away, Lighthouse Radio keeps you connected with the voice of your community. An internet connection is required for live listening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Lighthouse Radio at Free against Ombi's $2.99. Lighthouse Radio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Ombi's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On 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
Lighthouse Radio is free to download; Ombi costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ombi ships an update every 2 months, Lighthouse Radio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ombi | Lighthouse Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #93 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jamie Rees | Riverside Industries Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Ombi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login not working
- Requests not processing
- Compatibility issues with iPhone X
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
Requested features
4 requests- Allow music requests
- Add more admin features
- Integrate with more rating sites
- Improve episode/season selection workflow
Lighthouse Radio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ombi
No in-app purchases
Lighthouse Radio
No in-app purchases
