DRN1 vs PHAZE Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DRN1
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DRN1 is Australia's home for the latest independent music. With the biggest shows including My Life As A Movie, Bounce Back, 2 Nerds in a Room, Driving U Home, and so many more. The New Way To Radio, is on your iOS device and now in Apple CarPlay. Enjoy our wide selection of stations including: DRN1 DRN1 United - Perth's Dedicated LGBTIQA+ station. DRN1 Dance - All Dance all the time DRN1 Hits - The hottest Hits from yesterday too now. DRN1 Life - Australia's Leading Lifestyle Station For the best way to listen live to the shows you love, catch up on what you've missed or listen on the go. Featuring: * Catch Up - Listen to shows on demand. * Perth Fuel Watch - Tune into DRN1 Hits and get the latest fuel price for your current area. (Powered by AdStichr™) * Local Businesses, Local Offers - Tune into any of our stations to hear promotions and offers from businesses in your current location (opt-in or opt-out). (Powered by AdStichr™) * Win prizes for turning location service on. Each month we randomly select one lucky West Australian listener. Tune into our stations, find the location and click the banner. It's as simple as that. (Powered by AdStichr™)
PHAZE Player
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Experience the ultimate music mix with PHAZE Player for iPhone! Dive into a diverse selection of hits from the 80s, 90s, and today’s top chart-toppers. From timeless classics to the latest releases, PHAZE Player brings it all to your fingertips. Now fully compatible with Apple CarPlay for seamless listening on the road. Unlock the sounds of nostalgia and today’s hottest tracks with PHAZE Player on iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PHAZE Player at none against DRN1's shown. DRN1's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
DRN1 ships an update every 2 months, PHAZE Player every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DRN1 | PHAZE Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Radio Media PTY LTD | PHAZE Player |
In-app purchases
DRN1
No in-app purchases
PHAZE Player
No in-app purchases
