# rtl_tcp SDR vs Icefall

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Icefall at 100% against rtl_tcp SDR's 40%. Icefall also leads on price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.9). rtl_tcp SDR's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Icefall is free to download; rtl_tcp SDR costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Icefall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rtl_tcp SDR has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of rtl_tcp SDR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Icefall's.

## The numbers

| Metric | rtl_tcp SDR | Icefall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-tcp-sdr/id1351164646/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icefall-icecast-stream-client/id1512089290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [李俊 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/903795473) |

## What reviewers say

### rtl_tcp SDR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-tcp-sdr/id1351164646)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a software-defined radio receiver for iOS devices, allowing you to listen to various radio signals and view RF spectrum data. It connects to external SDR peripherals via a network protocol, requiring a separate server setup.

**Highlights:** Listen to AM, FM, SSB, CW signals, View RF spectrum and waterfall, Connect to networked RTL-SDR peripherals, Supports Airspy HF+, SDRPlay, LimeSDR Mini, Direct connection to Hermes Lite 2

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Icefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icefall-icecast-stream-client/id1512089290)

Broadcast audio from your iOS device to an Icecast 2 server. Configure your server and account details, then easily start streaming using your microphone.

**Highlights:** Broadcast audio to Icecast 2, Configure server and account info, Simple switch to start broadcasting, Microphone access for streaming, Network usage for broadcasting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rtl_tcp SDR free?

rtl_tcp SDR costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Icefall free?

Icefall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, rtl_tcp SDR or Icefall?

Icefall is rated higher. rtl_tcp SDR averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Icefall averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do rtl_tcp SDR or Icefall have ads?

Neither rtl_tcp SDR nor Icefall shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*