Shine 879 vs HOUSE FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine 879
Experience a wide range of dance music genres, from chart-toppers to drum and bass. Engage with live presenters and DJs through chat, view the schedule, and connect directly to social media channels.
- Live music streaming
- Live chat with presenters
- View timetable
- Social media links
- Multiple dance genres
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Shine 879 brings you the very best in dance music old and new. From Chart Toppers and UK Garage to House, Old Skool and Drum n Bass. We’ve got it all wrapped up in one place! On the app : - Listen Live - Chat live with the presenters and DJ's - Check out the timetable - Link straight to our social's Join us on our social media pages : - Facebook (Search for : We Are Shine & Shine 879 Listeners) - Instagram @officialshine879 - Twitter @shine879 - Mixcloud (Search Shine 879)
HOUSE FM
Stream live house music from London 24/7. This internet radio station broadcasts continuously throughout the year, offering a dedicated platform for house music enthusiasts worldwide.
- Live 24/7 broadcasting
- Dedicated house music station
- Global streaming
- London-based broadcast
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Welcome to HouseFM.Net - The Worlds Leading House Music Internet Station. Broadcasting live from London 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Verdict
Shine 879 and HOUSE FM both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HOUSE FM's written reviews are positive against 64% of Shine 879's. HOUSE FM also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shine 879 against 5.0 for HOUSE FM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Shine 879's written reviews are positive against 100% of HOUSE FM's.
Shine 879 ships an update every 8 months, HOUSE FM every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shine 879 | HOUSE FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sunshine Daze Media Group | MICHAEL HUGHES |
Customer experience
Shine 879
HOUSE FM
In-app purchases
Shine 879
No in-app purchases
HOUSE FM
No in-app purchases
