Comparison

PBS FM vs ripgroove

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

Head to head
About

PBS FM

Stream Melbourne's PBS FM live or on demand. Discover a wide range of specialist music programs, set reminders for shows, and save episodes to listen to later. Stay informed about events at Melbourne's dedicated music radio station.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand listening
  • Show reminders
  • Save episodes to library
  • Music event updates
Features
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Listen to Melbourne music radio station PBS live and on demand! Set a reminder for your favourite shows, or add an episode to your library and listen later on. We'll keep you up to date with all the happenings at Melbourne’s home of music – PBS! Since 1979, community broadcaster PBS 106.7FM has been an integral player in Melbourne’s diverse music community. With more than 80 specialist music programs ranging from soul to garage to country to jazz, PBS is dedicated to nurturing, inspiring and championing Melbourne’s diverse music community.

About

ripgroove

Features
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The ripgroove Artist Portal gives artists everything they need to manage their music, connect with fans, and collaborate with the ripgroove team, all from one simple app. Built to make your workflow smoother, faster, and more transparent, the portal lets you: • View and update release information • Track performance and streaming stats • Access promo assets and marketing materials • Receive updates from the ripgroove team • Connect directly for support and collaboration Whether you’re planning your next drop or reviewing your latest stats, the ripgroove Artist Portal helps you stay focused on what matters most — creating great music. Simple, fast, and designed specifically for ripgroove artists.

Screenshots

PBS FM4 screens
ripgroove3 screens

Verdict

The call

PBS FM and ripgroove are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PBS FM ships an update every 5 weeks, ripgroove every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PBS FM versus ripgroove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPBS FMripgroove
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperProgressive Broadcasting Service Co-Operative LimitedMarshall TG

In-app purchases

None

PBS FM

No in-app purchases

None

ripgroove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PBS FM free?
PBS FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ripgroove free?
ripgroove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PBS FM or ripgroove have ads?
Neither PBS FM nor ripgroove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PBS FM or ripgroove?
PBS FM ships an update every 5 weeks, and ripgroove every 3 weeks. Most recently, PBS FM was updated on November 7, 2026 and ripgroove on September 21, 2026.

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