Comparison

Radio Hills vs WAVES PB

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

Head to head
About

Radio Hills

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Radio hills is the first Online Radio Station of Himachal Pradesh launched in 2018. It is started by the youth of Himachal. Deepika Sharma and Saurabh Bhatt both hailing from Solan are the founders of Radio Hills.India is going digital on the levels one could hardly imagine. The states other than Himachal Pradesh, all have online Radio Station. So we took it as our resolve to not let Himachal hold back and get the chance to present itself to the world. The Radio Hills follows the philosophy of “ no Talent should be left behind’’ and there should be stage where there is no partiality and discrimination no matter the situation. Radio Hills is all inclusive Organization where we are gathering Youth of the Himachal to Work together and come to serve our state. We run numerous shows and our content submitted to us by the youth from different part of Himachal. We are receiving shows on everyday basis and videos where youth is coming together. We are not taking auditions, we just listen to the content and we ourselves are editing all the shows. One only needs to just record their content and mail it to us. Rest is our duty to present it in the most appropriate way possible. If you have a Talent then we have the stage. Come be part of Radio Hills.

About

WAVES PB

This app offers a comprehensive entertainment experience, featuring a wide range of content from Indian culture and stories to trending shows and podcasts. It allows users to shop while streaming, play interactive games, and personalize their viewing with language and category preferences for seamless enjoyment anywhere.

Highlights
  • All-in-one OTT entertainment
  • Shop while you stream
  • Play and learn games/shows
  • Personalized content recommendations
  • Seamless streaming anywhere
  • Variety of content: classics, trending, podcasts, sports, animation
Features
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Introducing Waves OTT by Prasar Bharati – the app that’s got something for everyone! From the legacy of Akashvani and Doordarshan comes this all-in-one app, bringing the best of India’s entertainment, culture, and stories right to your phone. Whether you’re here for timeless classics, the latest trending content, or something fresh and fun, Waves has it all under one roof. Why you’ll love Waves: ● All-In-One OTT Entertainment From latest releases, trending content and podcasts to independent creator content, animation, and sports – whatever your taste, Waves has it covered! ● Shop While You Stream With CSC shopping built right into the app, discover curated finds and shop with a tap no need to leave the fun! ● Play & Learn Dive into games and shows for every interest. Waves makes entertainment informative and interactive. ● Personalized Just for You Set your language preference, explore categories that match your mood, and find exactly what you’re looking for with easy search tools. ● Seamless Streaming Anytime, Anywhere Waves OTT lets you stream without a hitch – whether you’re in a metro or in the countryside. Waves isn’t just an app – it’s your one-stop destination for everything India loves! Get ready to discover, enjoy, and experience India’s culture, entertainment, and stories in a whole new way. Download Waves OTT today and start exploring!

Screenshots

Radio Hills3 screens
WAVES PB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WAVES PB at monthly against Radio Hills's every 19 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Hills ships an update every 19 months, WAVES PB monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Radio Hills versus WAVES PB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio HillsWAVES PB
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB135 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerkaran jaswalAll India Radio

In-app purchases

None

Radio Hills

No in-app purchases

None

WAVES PB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Hills free?
Radio Hills is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WAVES PB free?
WAVES PB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Hills or WAVES PB have ads?
Neither Radio Hills nor WAVES PB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Hills or WAVES PB?
Radio Hills ships an update every 19 months, and WAVES PB monthly. Most recently, Radio Hills was updated on November 7, 2026 and WAVES PB on November 12, 2026.

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