Comparison

Eter vs StreamRadios

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

Head to head
About

Eter

Stream live online music from a vast database of internet radio stations. Discover new music, add custom streams, and enjoy features like song recognition and a sleep timer. Save your favorites with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Stream live internet radio stations
  • Add custom streams via URL
  • Searchable radio database
  • Shazam automatic song recognition
  • Save favorite stations
  • Listening history
  • Sleep timer
Features
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Eter Radio is an app for listening to Internet radio stations. Eter Radio is available in a universal version for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS. Eter Radio uses the publicly available radio-browser.info database, which contains a collection of free and publicly available Internet radio stations. You can also add any stream by URL. Eter for iOS, iPadOS and macOS offers a hand-crafted list of recommended stations and the ability to search radio-browser.info for other radio stations. To be able to save favorite stations, you must unlock the program with a one-time In-App Purchase. (The price in the App Store may vary depending on the country and the local currency rate). Eter on tvOS and watchOS works as a companion app. If you've upgraded to Premium, you can play your favorites on these platforms too. Curious what that song is? You can optionally use Shazam automatic song recognition to know what’s playing. (Available for all users.) Enjoy unlimited listening with Eter on any Apple anything, including CarPlay, for free. We strive to provide an outstanding internet radio experience to all users, including those using VoiceOver. If you spot shortcomings, please reach out to support@apparentsoft.com so we can work together to improve things. Upgrade Eter with a single one-time in-app purchase to: - Save favorite stations so you don’t have to search each time. - Hide the recommended stations & just see your own list. - View listening history and open any track in Apple Music. - Use Eter from the Mac menu bar and hide its Dock icon (Mac only). - Set a sleep timer to drift off to calming tunes from anywhere in the world. - Try experimental features like streaming to a Chromecast device. - Support the continued development of this app.

About

StreamRadios

Access thousands of global internet radio stations and millions of podcasts with intelligent adaptive streaming and offline downloads. Enjoy seamless CarPlay integration, smart music discovery, and personalized show reminders. Sync your progress across devices with iCloud.

Highlights
  • Global internet radio access
  • Millions of podcasts
  • Offline podcast downloads
  • CarPlay integration
  • Song identification with YouTube
  • Smart show reminders
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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- GLOBAL INTERNET RADIO EXPERIENCE Access thousands of radio stations worldwide with intelligent adaptive streaming that automatically adjusts quality (up to 320kbps) based on your connection. Explore stations by country, add custom streams, and enjoy seamless playback with real-time song identification. - COMPREHENSIVE PODCAST PLAYER PLATFORM Browse millions of podcasts with our advanced search engine powered by both iTunes and PodcastIndex. Download episodes for offline listening, track your progress across devices, and never miss a moment with intelligent resume functionality. Navigate with intuitive tab views for Current and All Episodes. - FULL CARPLAY INTEGRATION Enjoy hands-free control with complete CarPlay support for both radio and podcasts. Access your favorites, downloads, and recently played content directly from your car's display with seamless audio transitions. - SMART MUSIC DISCOVERY WITH YOUTUBE INTEGRATION Identify songs playing on the radio with integrated Shazam technology. Watch identified tracks instantly in the embedded YouTube player or open in the YouTube app. Add discovered tracks to Apple Music playlist, creating a personalized soundtrack of your radio discoveries. - SMART SHOW REMINDER SYSTEM Never miss your favorite radio shows again! Set up personalized reminder alarms that automatically alert you when your show starts and instantly open the radio station. Create custom schedules for all your must-listen programs with intelligent notifications that ensure you're always tuned in at showtime. - SEAMLESS SYNCHRONIZATION Your favorites, listening progress, and downloads sync automatically to iCloud. - STREAMRADIOS PRO FEATURES: - Unlimited access to premium internet radio stations and exclusive content - Completely ad-free listening experience across all content - High-quality audio streaming up to 320kbps when available - Offline podcast downloads for listening without internet connection - Podcast episodes support both notes and chapters with direct navigation controls - Find specific content within individual podcast feeds using keyword search - Preview podcasts with quick access to notes and chapters before saving them to your library - Enhanced playback speed control allows you to set custom speeds for individual podcasts or apply one speed setting across all podcasts - Advanced podcast search and discovery features with dual API integration - Setup alerts for your favorite radio shows and never miss an episode again - Cross-device synchronization of favorites and listening progress - Priority customer support with faster response times - Sleep timer with hourly presets for podcast and radio playback - Press and hold to export audio from episodes - POWERFUL FEATURES: - Adaptive streaming technology for optimal audio quality - Smart buffering system for uninterrupted playback - Import/Export radio station playlists for easy sharing - Background audio support with rich Now Playing integration and visual playback indicators - Intelligent reconnection system for network interruptions - Global station directory with country-based browsing - Edit radio stations by adding custom station icons or modifying your station stream URL - Comprehensive progress tracking and resume functionality - Swipe gestures to quickly download and favorite podcast episodes - PERFECT FOR: - Music enthusiasts exploring global radio culture - Podcast lovers seeking premium offline experiences - Commuters wanting hands-free CarPlay integration - Users desiring high-quality, ad-free audio streaming - Anyone seeking a unified platform for radio and podcasts Download StreamRadios today and unlock the world of audio entertainment! Terms of Use: https://autoforms.github.io/streamradios/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://autoforms.github.io/streamradios/privacy.html

Screenshots

Eter4 screens
StreamRadios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreamRadios at 100% against Eter's 73%. StreamRadios also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Eter's advantage is ratings volume (196 vs 4) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Eter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StreamRadios sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StreamRadios holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eter has 196 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Eter's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreamRadios's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eter ships an update monthly, StreamRadios weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eter versus StreamRadios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEterStreamRadios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (196 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings196 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApparent Software Inc.Invoice Genie LLC

Customer experience

Eter

All ratings196 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral11.7%
Negative15.0%

StreamRadios

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Eter

One-time1
  • Eter Radio Full Access$8.99
2 purchases

StreamRadios

Subscriptions1
  • StreamRadios$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamRadios$29.99

Questions

Is Eter free?
Eter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StreamRadios free?
StreamRadios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eter or StreamRadios?
StreamRadios is rated higher. Eter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while StreamRadios averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Eter or StreamRadios have ads?
Neither Eter nor StreamRadios shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eter or StreamRadios?
Eter ships an update monthly, and StreamRadios weekly. Most recently, Eter was updated on November 3, 2026 and StreamRadios on October 17, 2026.

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