# Broadcasts vs NoteBeat

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoteBeat at every 3 days against Broadcasts's monthly. NoteBeat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Broadcasts's advantage is ratings volume (958 vs 1) and device support (6 vs 3). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NoteBeat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteBeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcasts has 958 ratings behind it against 1, 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 NoteBeat's.

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, NoteBeat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadcasts | NoteBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (958 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebeat/id6760743129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **958** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| 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) | [剑 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/327026918) |

## 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 (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $7.99 | 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


### NoteBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebeat/id6760743129)

Create music with this intuitive beat-making app. It offers dual audio track playback, an 88-key piano sound, and precise note and rhythm input. Preview your arrangements and export them as m4a audio files.

**Highlights:** Dual audio track playback, 88-key piano sound, Precise note and rhythm input, Automatic arrangement preview, M4a audio export

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteBeat | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadcasts free?

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

### Is NoteBeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadcasts or NoteBeat?

NoteBeat is rated higher. Broadcasts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 958 ratings, while NoteBeat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Broadcasts or NoteBeat have ads?

Neither Broadcasts nor NoteBeat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broadcasts or NoteBeat?

Broadcasts ships an update monthly, and NoteBeat every 3 days. Most recently, Broadcasts was updated on October 12, 2026 and NoteBeat 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.*