# All World Radios vs Global Skywave

The clearest difference is rating: Global Skywave at 5.0 against All World Radios's 3.8. Global Skywave also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). All World Radios's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Global Skywave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 11 respectively.

All World Radios ships an update every 2 days, Global Skywave daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | All World Radios | Global Skywave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-world-radios/id1558338531/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-skywave/id6498862229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 57 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arvinder Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532755043) | [Noah Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708029582) |

## What reviewers say

### All World Radios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-world-radios/id1558338531)

Discover and stream live radio stations from around the world, organized by country and language. Easily find stations to learn new languages or simply enjoy diverse global broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Stream live radio stations, Browse by country, Browse by language, Learn languages through radio, Unlimited 24/7 streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Global Skywave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-skywave/id6498862229)

Discover and connect with radio operators worldwide on a real-time map. Communicate directly with others, receive custom alerts, and utilize built-in calculation tools for radio operations. This app makes global radio communication accessible and engaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time operator map, Direct operator messaging, Customizable alerts, Built-in calculation tools, Detailed station profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is All World Radios free?

All World Radios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Global Skywave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, All World Radios or Global Skywave?

Global Skywave is rated higher. All World Radios averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Global Skywave averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do All World Radios or Global Skywave have ads?

Global Skywave shows ads; All World Radios does not.

### Which is updated more often, All World Radios or Global Skywave?

All World Radios ships an update every 2 days, and Global Skywave daily. Most recently, All World Radios was updated on October 24, 2026 and Global Skywave on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*