# NanoRadio vs Violibration

The clearest difference is rating: Violibration at 5.0 against NanoRadio's 3.8. Violibration also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). NanoRadio's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NanoRadio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Violibration sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Violibration holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NanoRadio has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NanoRadio ships an update every 3 weeks, Violibration monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NanoRadio | Violibration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanoradio/id1492707861/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violibration/id6761681299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 16 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [恒俭 董](https://appshunter.io/developer/947356968) | [Thomas Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851473) |

## What reviewers say

### NanoRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanoradio/id1492707861)

This minimalist audio streaming tool allows users to import and play their own custom audio or radio stream URLs. Enjoy seamless listening with features like preset management, Apple Watch integration, and a sleep timer, all within a distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Custom stream import, Preset management, Apple Watch integration, Home screen widgets, Sleep timer, Minimalist UI with dark mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |


### Violibration

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violibration/id6761681299)

Explore a variety of responsive haptic surfaces by dragging your finger across the screen. Adjust intensity and sensitivity to customize your tactile experience. Unlock additional surface families or the full library with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Responsive haptic surfaces, Five surface families, Adjustable intensity and sensitivity, Visual mode for non-haptic devices, Unlockable surface library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Soft Surfaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magnetic Surfaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluid Surfaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Granular Surfaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanical Surfaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Surfaces | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NanoRadio free?

NanoRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Violibration free?

Violibration is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NanoRadio or Violibration?

Violibration is rated higher. NanoRadio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Violibration averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NanoRadio or Violibration have ads?

Neither NanoRadio nor Violibration shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NanoRadio or Violibration?

NanoRadio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Violibration monthly. Most recently, NanoRadio was updated on October 26, 2026 and Violibration on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*