# Radio vs Washkee

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio at none against Washkee's 1. Radio also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Washkee's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Washkee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Radio against 5.0 for Washkee. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Radio ships an update every 8 months, Washkee every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | Washkee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio/id1459548673/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washkee/id1505922998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Isaac Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484999277) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio/id1459548673)

Stream live radio stations from around the globe, including curated music stations and global live broadcasts. Requires Wi-Fi or cellular data for streaming.

**Highlights:** Listen to live radio from around the world, Access over 100 ad-free music stations, Stream Beats 1 live, Ask Siri to play radio stations, Requires Wi-Fi or cellular data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Washkee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/washkee/id1505922998)

This utility app serves as a simple timer with customizable reminders to encourage proper handwashing. It is designed to promote hygiene through timely prompts.

**Highlights:** Handwashing timer, Customizable reminders, Hygiene promotion, Simple interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank You | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio free?

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

### Is Washkee free?

Washkee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radio or Washkee?

Radio and Washkee are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Radio or Washkee have ads?

Radio shows ads; Washkee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio or Washkee?

Radio ships an update every 8 months, and Washkee every 5 months. Most recently, Radio was updated on June 24, 2026 and Washkee on October 24, 2026.

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