Comparison

InternetFM vs Sonic Coast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InternetFM

Discover unique, hand-curated music stations from passionate radio veterans. Enjoy an authentic broadcast experience with a vast library of songs, free from ads. Personalize your interface and interact with stations to influence programming.

Highlights
  • Hand-curated music stations
  • Authentic radio broadcast experience
  • No advertisements
  • Instant music access
  • Customizable interface
  • Enhanced feedback system
Features
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We've combed through thousands of broadcasters to create a list of 50-100 unique stations, each one a passion project by hardworking radio veterans. Unlike the blank canvases of services such as Spotify and Apple Music, whose algorithms require hundreds of hours to build up, InternetFM is a living gallery of music that is ready to go right out of the chute. Just. Press. Play. Collectively, the stations on InternetFM are the craft brewers of radio and the app is their taproom. We have on tap: rock, country, alternative, indie, metal, blues, jazz, R&B, oldies, classical, electronic, showtunes, and jam bands, and we’re just getting started. With InternetFM, you get: •Hand-Curated Stations: Only the best of the best, with huge variety within. The median station has a library of around 15,000 songs. •Authentic Radio Experience: Each station sounds like a real broadcast and not just someone’s playlist on shuffle. •No Advertisements: Enjoy uninterrupted listening, free from bothersome ads. •Just Press Play Simplicity: No endless menus, just instant access to great music. •Customizable Interface: Save your favorite stations to the home screen, just like a car radio •Enhanced Feedback System: More nuanced than just thumbs up or down. Interact directly with stations and influence programming. Premium Features: While InternetFM is ready to use out-of-the-box, we also offer several premium features for a nominal monthly fee. When you create an account with InternetFM, you will get 30 days of access to these features, no credit card required. •Extra station buttons: save up to 18 presets •Skins: Turn the user interface into a cassette deck, clock radio, spaceship console, and more! •Favorite artists: Create a list of your favorite artists and receive a notification in-app when they are played on one of our stations. •Full access to InternetFM’s chatrooms.

About

Sonic Coast

This app offers a diverse music experience with a focus on local Michigan artists and a blend of rock, folk, soul, and funk. It provides a unique sonic vibe for listeners who appreciate a wide range of musical genres.

Highlights
  • Local Michigan artist amplification
  • Diverse music selection
  • Rock, folk, soul, and funk genres
  • Unique sonic vibe
  • Independent operation
Features
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We are independently owned and operated. Our Sonic Coast vibe could best be described as a melting pot of music for Michiganders. We take great pride in the diversity of our sound, amplifying local Michigan artists, plus a mix of the roots: rock, folk, soul and funk. We hope you dig it as much as we do! Learn more at www.TheSonicCoast.com. Thanks for listening and enjoy the sonic experience!

Screenshots

InternetFM4 screens
Sonic Coast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: InternetFM at none against Sonic Coast's shown. InternetFM also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Sonic Coast's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (247 vs 13). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Coast holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Coast has 247 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of InternetFM's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sonic Coast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InternetFM ships an update every 6 weeks, Sonic Coast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
InternetFM versus Sonic Coast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternetFMSonic Coast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)4.9 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB24 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperSRN BroadcastingSonic Detroit LLC

Customer experience

InternetFM

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Sonic Coast

All ratings244 ratings
Positive99.2%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

InternetFM

No in-app purchases

None

Sonic Coast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InternetFM free?
InternetFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Coast free?
Sonic Coast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InternetFM or Sonic Coast?
Sonic Coast is rated higher. InternetFM averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sonic Coast averages 4.9 from 247 ratings.
Do InternetFM or Sonic Coast have ads?
Sonic Coast shows ads; InternetFM does not.
Which is updated more often, InternetFM or Sonic Coast?
InternetFM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Sonic Coast every 4 months. Most recently, InternetFM was updated on November 11, 2026 and Sonic Coast on November 3, 2026.

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