# Broadcasts vs Tune Global

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tune Global at none against Broadcasts's 3. Tune Global also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Broadcasts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (975 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tune Global asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tune Global holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcasts has 975 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, Tune Global every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcasts | Tune Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tune-global/id6741321761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **975** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Alvaro Araoz de la Fuente](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676981183) |

## What reviewers say

### Broadcasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354)

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Global internet radio streaming, Unlimited station library (full version), Station artwork and metadata display, Shazam integration for metadata, iCloud library syncing, CarPlay support, Apple Watch and Apple TV playback

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Broadcasts (One Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Broadcasts (One Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features (Legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
- 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
- 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Playback issues on CarPlay and macOS
- Inconsistent behavior when changing stations

**Requested features**

- Improved global station search
- Genre-based station browsing
- Easier custom station addition
- Airplay and Siri integration
- Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality


### Tune Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tune-global/id6741321761)

Discover live radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, tactile dial interface. Explore by genre, country, or search, and save your favorites for easy access. Enjoy features like a sleep timer and AirPlay support.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tuning dial interface, Global station discovery by country and genre, Search and voice commands for stations, Save and sync favorite stations, Sleep timer and AirPlay support, Siri and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcasts free?

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

### Is Tune Global free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadcasts or Tune Global?

Tune Global is rated higher. Broadcasts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 975 ratings, while Tune Global averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Broadcasts or Tune Global have ads?

Tune Global shows ads; Broadcasts does not.

### Which is updated more often, Broadcasts or Tune Global?

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, and Tune Global every 2 months. Most recently, Broadcasts was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tune Global on November 4, 2026.

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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.*