WaveUp Radio vs Atomic 106
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaveUp Radio
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Promotional Text WaveUp Radio is a vibrant multi-genre digital radio service focusing on contemporary Afrobeat, Gospel, Reggae, R&B, Bollywood/Desi, Dancehall, Slow Jams and Chill Beats. The station reflects the rich cultural soundscape of NE London and SW Essex, broadcasting uplifting, energetic and culturally diverse music aimed at a broad 16–45 audience. VISION WaveUp Radio was born out of a desire to fill a gap in the media landscape. Recognizing the need for representation and diversity in broadcasting, our founders set out to create a platform where every voice could be heard. What started as a small initiative has since grown into the leading radio station for WaveUp audiences in the UK.
Atomic 106
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Listen to Atomic 106 anywhere you go with our mobile app. Connect your phone to your car to listen whilst driving, use our 'Interactive menu' to send us a voice recording request and so much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Atomic 106 at every 7 months against WaveUp Radio's every 30 months. Atomic 106 also leads on device support. WaveUp Radio's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WaveUp Radio ships an update every 30 months, Atomic 106 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WaveUp Radio | Atomic 106 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Akoto | Border Media LLC |
In-app purchases
WaveUp Radio
No in-app purchases
Atomic 106
No in-app purchases
