The Radio Station vs GPB Classical
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Radio Station
Listen to a diverse range of underground and popular music, talk shows, sports, gaming, gospel, and comedy. This programming network offers a unique and inclusive platform for various interests.
- Underground music
- Latest music hits
- Talk show radio
- Sports radio
- Gaming talk radio
- Sunday gospel radio
- Comedy shows
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The Radio Station brings independent music and live radio to your iPhone and iPad. Listen to the live station, explore available stations with the dedicated Radio Dial, see current song information and artwork, and save your favorite songs and stations. During supported AutoDJ programming, use skip, replay, and previous in your personal listening session. Return to Live reconnects you to the station broadcast. Available controls depend on station programming and live DJ status. Keep listening in the background with Lock Screen controls and AirPlay. Explore station videos and schedules alongside the radio experience. Powered by OutLawCast. Built by OutLaw Code Studio.
GPB Classical
Listen to live classical music streams and exclusive 24/7 shows from Georgia Public Broadcasting. Features include a sleep timer, alarm clock, and easy sharing of programs with friends and family.
- Live stream of GPB's Classical music station
- Exclusive 24/7 streams of popular shows
- Sleep timer
- Alarm clock
- Share stories and programs
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GPB Classical App: Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new GPB Classical app features a live stream of GPB’s Classical music station plus exclusive 24/7 streams of the popular shows Serendipity hosted by Sarah Zaslaw as well as John Lemley’s City Café. Now you can listen to your favorite classical music programs wherever you go! Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. The GPB Classical App is brought to you by the people at Georgia Public Broadcasting and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support Georgia Public Broadcasting by becoming a member today! https://www.gpb.org/radio/classical http://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Radio Station at 5.0 against GPB Classical's 4.8. GPB Classical's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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.
The Radio Station holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 24 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Radio Station ships an update every 2 months, GPB Classical every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.
| Parameter | The Radio Station | GPB Classical |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.8 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RJ Willis | GPB Media |
Customer experience
The Radio Station
GPB Classical
In-app purchases
The Radio Station
No in-app purchases
GPB Classical
No in-app purchases
