SparkHD.FM vs SamX Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SparkHD.FM
This app delivers a blend of Pop and Hip Hop music tailored to student tastes. It also serves as a platform for students to gain practical experience in broadcast media.
- Pop and Hip Hop music mix
- Student broadcast experience
- Curated musical tastes
- Live student programming
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Spark HD creates musical fusion that reflects the musical tastes of today’s student, including a mix of Pop & Hip Hop. More importantly plays host to our student professionals learning the broadcast trade at Olivet Nazarene University.
SamX Radio
Stream a vast selection of music with high-quality sound and content. Enjoy a diverse range of music curated by quality DJs, all in one place.
- Wide variety of music
- Free streaming
- Quality sound
- Quality content
- Quality DJs
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THE WIDEST VARIETY OF FREE MUSIC Listen the way you want Quality sound, quality content, quality DJs, and quality branding, on just on place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SamX Radio at 5.0 against SparkHD.FM's 4.5. SamX Radio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SamX Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.
SparkHD.FM ships an update every 8 months, SamX Radio every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SparkHD.FM | SamX Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Olivet Nazarene University Inc | Jean Prinston |
Customer experience
SparkHD.FM
SamX Radio
In-app purchases
SparkHD.FM
No in-app purchases
SamX Radio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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