# Mélodie vs TVBA

The clearest difference is update cadence: TVBA at every 11 months against Mélodie's every 35 months. TVBA also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mélodie ships an update every 35 months, TVBA every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mélodie | TVBA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 27.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Radio Melodie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502421622) | [Syndicat Intercommunal du Bassin d'Arcachon](https://appshunter.io/developer/520528809) |

## What reviewers say

### Mélodie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodie/id1502421623)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TVBA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvba/id1571794059)

Access local news and videos from the Bassin d'Arcachon region. Stay updated on sports, economy, culture, and local life with real-time information and event listings. Discover podcasts about the area's history and tide schedules.

**Highlights:** Real-time local news updates, Video content, Interest-based notifications, News categories (sport, economy, culture), Local history podcasts, Tide schedules and event calendar

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mélodie free?

Mélodie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TVBA free?

TVBA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mélodie or TVBA have ads?

Neither Mélodie nor TVBA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mélodie or TVBA?

Mélodie ships an update every 35 months, and TVBA every 11 months. Most recently, Mélodie was updated on October 24, 2026 and TVBA on October 24, 2026.

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