Comparison

NanoRadio vs MNML.FM

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

Head to head
About

NanoRadio

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
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NanoRadio is a powerful, minimalist audio streaming tool designed for pure playback efficiency. Built from the ground up to provide a seamless listening experience, it allows you to bring your own audio streams and listen anywhere. Please note: NanoRadio is solely a playback tool. It does not provide, host, or distribute any copyrighted music or radio resources. Users must provide their own legally obtained streaming URLs. Key Features: • Custom Stream Import: Easily add your own audio or radio stream URLs (supports MP3, AAC, M3U8, etc.) and start listening instantly. • Preset Management: Save your favorite streams to quick-access preset slots for one-tap playback. • Apple Watch Integration: Control playback or listen directly from your wrist with our standalone Watch app. • Home Screen Widgets: Start playing your favorite presets directly from your desktop. • Sleep Timer: Fall asleep to your favorite audio streams with a customizable auto-stop timer. • Dark Mode & Minimal UI: A completely redesigned, distraction-free interface that supports dynamic theming. • Bedside Mode: Turn your iPhone into a nightstand radio clock. A full-screen, dimmable night clock shows the time alongside the station you're listening to, with large play / previous / next controls and a sleep timer that fades out automatically. Choose from three layouts (overview, minimal clock, or clock with a player bar) and a warm night color that's easy on the eyes in the dark — usable even when it isn't charging (charging overnight recommended). • CarPlay support: browse your stations and favorites right on your car's display, tap to play, and control playback (play/pause, previous/next station) from the dashboard. Perfect for listening to the radio while you drive. • WAKE WITH RADIO Fall asleep to the radio, wake up to it too. In bedside mode, set a time and NanoRadio starts your chosen station at exactly that moment — a gentle, familiar way to wake up instead of a harsh alarm tone. Pick any station, or simply let it resume the one you were listening to. If the station can't be reached — no signal, or the stream is down — a built-in tone takes over, so you're never left oversleeping. Together with the sleep timer, your bedside clock now handles both ends of the night: it stops the radio when you drift off, and starts it again when it's time to get up.

About

MNML.FM

Features
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MNML.FM is a minimal internet radio player for people who know what they want to hear. Add your stations, tap to play. No clutter, no distractions, no algorithm. FEATURES • Stream any internet radio station — Icecast, SHOUTcast, or HLS • Live track and artist info pulled directly from stream metadata • Now Playing on your lock screen, in Control Center, and in your car • Plays in the background while you use other apps • Organize stations with custom tags • Reorder stations by drag and drop DESIGNED WITH RESTRAINT MNML.FM does one thing: plays internet radio. There is no social layer, no recommendations engine, no account required. Just your stations, playing. FREE & UNLIMITED Start with up to 3 stations for free. Unlock unlimited stations for a one-time $1.99 — no subscription, no recurring charges.

Screenshots

NanoRadio4 screens
MNML.FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MNML.FM at 5.0 against NanoRadio's 3.8. MNML.FM also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). NanoRadio's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MNML.FM 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NanoRadio ships an update every 3 weeks, MNML.FM daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NanoRadio versus MNML.FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNanoRadioMNML.FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer恒俭 董ESTEBAN HERRERA BARRAZA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NanoRadio

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$2.99
1 purchases

MNML.FM

One-time1
  • Unlimited Stations2 variants$1.99

Questions

Is NanoRadio free?
NanoRadio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MNML.FM free?
MNML.FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NanoRadio or MNML.FM?
MNML.FM is rated higher. NanoRadio averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MNML.FM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NanoRadio or MNML.FM have ads?
Neither NanoRadio nor MNML.FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NanoRadio or MNML.FM?
NanoRadio ships an update every 3 weeks, and MNML.FM daily. Most recently, NanoRadio was updated on October 26, 2026 and MNML.FM on October 24, 2026.

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