DR14.2 vs Radio Unit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DR14.2
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DR14.2 is a kind of APP program similar to DR16.4,DR14.2 Its operation object is the second generation digital mixer product which is researched and developed independently by SEIKAKU, and it controls the device through the way of network connection with iPad. Its main function is as the followings: -8 microphone preamplifiers with dedicated trim control 16 -20 line-level inputs -4 Aux sends(4 Analog aux sends and 2 internal aux sends) -4 subgroups and stereo main outs - All channels Control Room output -2 headphone output -USB record/play in main channel -100mm sliding electric fader -touchable color LCD display -24-bit/48KHz sampling rate -Program, save, load & copy functions -Digital gate -Digital compressor -Digital 4-band full parametric EQ -PAN -Phase reverse -Time delay -Scenes with digital fader and aux position reference -6 DCA for Digital Control Audio Amplifier or MUTE -Remote Control: Ethernet or USB, -Expand socket for option module: Multi-track USB audio recording module or CobraNet module etc(USB Audio Module or 16in/16out Digital CobraNet module) Requirements: * iPad with iOS9.0 or above. * a wireless router. * DR14.2 Device (for control)
Radio Unit
Stream over 35,000 internet radio stations with this app. Enhance your audio experience by using it as an AUv3 plugin with other compatible music apps. Discover new music and save your favorites.
- Access 35,000+ radio stations
- Enhance audio with AUv3 plugins
- Intuitive interface
- Song discovery and saving
- Favorites sync across devices
- MIDI control for AUv3 plugin
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Discover a world of music with Radio Unit, a sleek and powerful Internet radio player with a built-in Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin. Elevate your listening experience by enhancing streaming audio in real time using your favorite third-party audio processing plugins (not included) within AUv3-compatible hosts like Drambo or GarageBand. Features: • Intuitive Interface: Enjoy a clean, user-friendly design for effortless navigation. • Song Discovery: Tap to add the currently playing song to your favorites, then open it in the Apple Music app or search for it on Google. • Massive Station Library: Access over 35,000 radio stations—search by name, browse by genre or location, and sort by popularity. • Favorites Sync: Save stations and songs to your favorites list, seamlessly synced across your devices. • AUv3 Integration: Use Radio Unit as a standalone app or as an AUv3 plugin in hosts like Drambo, GarageBand, and more, with support for multiple plugin instances. • MIDI Mapping: Control buttons can be triggered by MIDI Note events (C3 to F3). (AUv3 only) • Battery Efficient: Stream music without draining your device. The app requires internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DR14.2 at Free against Radio Unit's $6.99. DR14.2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Radio Unit's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On update cadence, 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
DR14.2 is free to download; Radio Unit costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR14.2 | Radio Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (60 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 60 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEIKAKU | BeepStreet |
Bugs and requests
DR14.2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Radio Unit
Reported bugs
17 issues- Cannot remove recognized songs
- Cannot remove favorite saved songs (Mac)
- Last update ruined experience with loading times and connection issues
- Sadé channel frequently disconnects
- Some stations don’t connect at all
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- Cannot see song title/artist
- Seamless integration with GarageBand and Logic Pro doesn't work
- Cannot change station with MIDI, LFOs etc. after update
- Cubasis 3 can’t find app
- BBC streams no longer play
- Cannot edit user slots after adding of link
- Links not working
- Cannot add user slots ('see the developer to unlock slots')
- Adding stations near impossible
- Failed URL slot flashes red and is inaccessible
- Cannot paste other URLs
- Cannot record and sample the feed into DAW
Requested features
13 requests- Option to remove or filter hostile nations
- Add more stations (Golha radio, IRIB radio)
- Ability to organize, tag, and edit stream specifications
- Ability to use with CarPlay
- Pitch slider within the app to slow down radio in real time
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- More user presets/slots
- iCloud sync for recently played stations and discovered pieces
- Ability to change station with MIDI, LFOs etc. (post-update issue)
- More exposed parameters for tweaking
- Greater resources for slots (folders/sections)
- Import/export presets list
- Assign MIDI CC to volume knob and channel switch buttons
- Support for streams in OGG container format
In-app purchases
DR14.2
No in-app purchases
Radio Unit
No in-app purchases









