Backroads Radio vs Playlist Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backroads Radio
Listen to a curated mix of Classic Country, Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Rock, and Contemporary Hits, plus new music. This app also features an alarm clock to wake you up with your favorite tunes.
- Classic Country music
- Bluegrass music
- Americana music
- Classic Rock music
- Contemporary Hits
- New Music selection
- Alarm clock feature
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Download the new Backroads Radio is the perfect blend of Classic Country, Bluegrass, Americana, Classic Rock and Contemporary Hits, with expertly selected New Music wherever you go!Listen to us on your smartphone.Wake up with Backroads Radio alarm clock feature.The greatest hits at your fingertips! Developed by InterTech Media, LLC http://www.intertechmedia.com
Playlist Timer
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Connect Apple Music or Spotify, pick a length, hit start. Features: • A real playlist — tracks are chosen to fit the time you asked for, no cuts or fade-outs • Live Activity and Dynamic Island — see the current song and time remaining without unlocking your phone • Works with what you already have — your existing Spotify or Apple Music library, no extra account
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Backroads Radio at 9.0 against Playlist Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Backroads Radio | Playlist Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InterTech Media, Inc. | COLIN TOFT |
In-app purchases
Backroads Radio
No in-app purchases
Playlist Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Backroads Radio free?
Is Playlist Timer free?
Do Backroads Radio or Playlist Timer have ads?
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