Comparison

Triode vs Royal Streaming Next

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

Head to head
About

Triode

Stream your favorite internet radio stations on any Apple device, from your phone to your car and desktop. Discover new music and news with curated picks or search thousands of stations by genre or location. Sync your favorites across devices and enjoy a distraction-free listening experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-device streaming
  • iCloud station sync
  • CarPlay and Siri support
  • Station search by genre/location
  • Curated station picks
  • Distraction-free presentation mode
Features
Read full description

The best way to enjoy all of your favorite Internet radio stations wherever you go. ⁕ In Your Pocket ⁕ Triode goes where you go with your iPhone and iPad. The elegant interface keeps your favorite stations right at your fingertips. ⁕ From Your Couch ⁕ Listen with our Apple TV app and use AirPlay 2 to listen anywhere in your home including HomePod. ⁕ In Your Car ⁕ Road trip, anyone? Enjoy your favorite stations while driving. CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts means no fumbling with controls. ⁕ At The Office ⁕ Triode brings one intuitive experience to all your devices, including your desktop computer. ⁕ Limitless Choices ⁕ Start with Our Picks – a curated roster of the best news and music from around the world. Just a tap to discover new sounds from New Orleans to London and beyond. You can also search thousands of broadcast stations by genre, name, city, or call letters. Find your favorite iTunes Radio station or set up things manually using a URL if that’s your thing. ⁕ Sync Up ⁕ iCloud syncs your favorite stations seamlessly across every device. Handoff lets you move seamlessly between your iPhone & Mac so you won’t miss a beat or the latest news. ⁕ And More! ⁕ Supports Apple Music and iTunes Store: • Learn more about an artist • Purchase a streaming song • Update your playlists Listen Privately - No signup. We don’t want your email, phone number, or even an account. Nothing. Presentation Mode - Tap to hide Triode’s controls for a distraction-free view. Tap again and they come back. Looks Great Everywhere - From the iPhone SE to a Pro Max, Triode looks great. A universal app that’s designed with you in mind. ⁕ Free with No Ads ⁕ Triode is completely free to use. We don't put any ads in the interface or add them to the audio. An inexpensive subscription improves your experience with these options: • Add Favorites - Your favorite stations are synced across all devices. • High Quality Artwork - When available, album cover art is clean and crisp. Triode is optimized for each platform you run it on: no web players masquerading as an app. Designed with full support for all the things that make Apple products great. A single purchase gets you access to everything you see above. -- Triode uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription provides additional features like high-quality artwork and favorites. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://triode.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://triode.app/privacy

About

Royal Streaming Next

Features
Read full description

Strengthen your brand and shape the atmosphere with our music service. We elevate your customer experience through designed background music.

Screenshots

Triode4 screens
Royal Streaming Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Royal Streaming Next at none against Triode's 3. Royal Streaming Next also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Triode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Royal Streaming Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Triode ships an update every 3 months, Royal Streaming Next every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Triode versus Royal Streaming Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriodeRoyal Streaming Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryRoyal Streaming AB

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Triode

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Purchase$29.99
None

Royal Streaming Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Triode free?
Triode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Royal Streaming Next free?
Royal Streaming Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Triode or Royal Streaming Next have ads?
Neither Triode nor Royal Streaming Next shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triode or Royal Streaming Next?
Triode ships an update every 3 months, and Royal Streaming Next every 5 months. Most recently, Triode was updated on November 2, 2026 and Royal Streaming Next on November 5, 2026.

Other comparisons