# Broadcasts vs Keep Laughing Forever Radio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Broadcasts at freemium against Keep Laughing Forever Radio's subscription. Broadcasts also leads on ratings volume (963 vs 18) and device support (6 vs 3). Keep Laughing Forever Radio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Keep Laughing Forever Radio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Keep Laughing Forever Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcasts has 963 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Broadcasts's written reviews are positive against 100% of Keep Laughing Forever Radio's.

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, Keep Laughing Forever Radio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcasts | Keep Laughing Forever Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (963 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-laughing-forever-radio/id6748219829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **963** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 34 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) | [Bradley Simmonds](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732338988) |

## 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


### Keep Laughing Forever Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-laughing-forever-radio/id6748219829)

Experience uninterrupted streaming of 80s and 90s music, TV themes, and comedy clips. This premium version offers exclusive supporter access and helps fund independent radio, all without advertisements.

**Highlights:** 24/7 retro music and comedy streaming, Ad-free listening experience, Exclusive supporter access, Lightweight and simple design, Support independent radio

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcasts free?

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

### Is Keep Laughing Forever Radio free?

Keep Laughing Forever Radio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Broadcasts or Keep Laughing Forever Radio?

Keep Laughing Forever Radio is rated higher. Broadcasts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 963 ratings, while Keep Laughing Forever Radio averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Broadcasts or Keep Laughing Forever Radio have ads?

Neither Broadcasts nor Keep Laughing Forever Radio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broadcasts or Keep Laughing Forever Radio?

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, and Keep Laughing Forever Radio every 3 days. Most recently, Broadcasts was updated on October 15, 2026 and Keep Laughing Forever Radio on October 8, 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.*