Comparison

DRM+ SDR vs LocalPlay TV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DRM+ SDR

Features
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Decodes DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) signals coming in through the external microphone input (LINE-IN) or DCP file input. (We need to supply DRM signal to microphone input.) The DRM+ SDR app is for DRM30 decoding with HE-AAC, OPUS and xHE-AAC. The paid DRM+ SDR app decodes sound, metadata, slideshow, web browsers. This app does not support decoding Journaline data in DRM signals. The DRM+ app requires a RC high pass filter audio line as well as a RF front-end module with antenna, tuner, modulator, IF mixer, AF amplifier. If a call is received while the app is running, please remove the audio line connected to the external microphone jack.

About

LocalPlay TV

Access local broadcast television channels on your modern devices without cable subscriptions. Enjoy live news, sports, and prime-time shows as they air in your region. The app offers straightforward setup and flexible viewing options.

Highlights
  • Access local broadcast television
  • Live local news, sports, prime-time
  • Optional recording features
  • Works on phones, tablets, smart TVs
  • No cable bundles or long-term commitments
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LocalPlay TV makes it easy to access local broadcast television on modern devices. With LocalPlay TV, you can enjoy local broadcast TV programming — including news, sports, and prime-time shows — when they are broadcast in your area, without cable bundles or long-term contracts. LocalPlay TV focuses on infrastructure and access, helping users connect to over-the-air local broadcast television through a simple, easy-to-use app experience. The app lets you browse available broadcasts, select programming, and view content on supported devices — all with straightforward setup and flexible viewing options. Features include: Simple access to local broadcast television Live local news, sports, and prime-time programming (based on local broadcast availability) Optional recording features for supported broadcasts Works across supported phones, tablets, and smart TVs No cable bundles or long-term commitments Availability varies by location and broadcast schedule. LocalPlay TV does not create or provide television programming. Broadcast availability depends on local stations and regional coverage.

Screenshots

DRM+ SDR4 screens
LocalPlay TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalPlay TV at Free against DRM+ SDR's $4.99. DRM+ SDR's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LocalPlay TV is free to download; DRM+ SDR costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DRM+ SDR ships an update every 2 months, LocalPlay TV every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DRM+ SDR versus LocalPlay TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRM+ SDRLocalPlay TV
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB90 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlgorKorea Co., Ltd.Robert Kulakowski

In-app purchases

None

DRM+ SDR

No in-app purchases

None

LocalPlay TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRM+ SDR free?
DRM+ SDR costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalPlay TV free?
LocalPlay TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DRM+ SDR or LocalPlay TV have ads?
Neither DRM+ SDR nor LocalPlay TV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRM+ SDR or LocalPlay TV?
DRM+ SDR ships an update every 2 months, and LocalPlay TV every 5 weeks. Most recently, DRM+ SDR was updated on November 6, 2026 and LocalPlay TV on November 3, 2026.

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