Comparison

C vs Radiobreak

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

Head to head
About

C

Access live and on-demand video and audio coverage of U.S. political events, including House and Senate proceedings, congressional hearings, and White House activities. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and explore political podcasts. Stay informed with the latest news and schedule information.

Highlights
  • Live U.S. Congress streams
  • On-demand event access
  • C-SPAN Radio
  • Political podcasts
  • Schedule information
Features
Currently charting
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Watch live and on demand C-SPAN's complete coverage of the House and Senate, congressional hearings, White House events, the courts, the campaigns and more from the world of politics. Listen to C-SPAN Radio and discover a variety of informative podcasts. Watch the three C-SPAN TV networks* and the latest episodes of "Washington Journal" and "Q&A". Find current schedule information for C-SPAN’s TV networks and C-SPAN Radio. From your mobile device, on C-SPAN Now you'll find anywhere, anytime access to: - Live streams of U.S. Congress floor proceedings - Live streams of each day's key congressional hearings and other top political events - On-demand access to the latest events - Featured clips driving the news - C-SPAN Radio - Podcasts on politics, history and nonfiction books - C-SPAN, C-SPAN2 and C-SPAN3* - Latest episodes of "Washington Journal" and "Q&A" - Up-to-date schedule information for C-SPAN TV networks and C-SPAN Radio *Access to the livestreams of C-SPAN's three television networks is reserved for authenticated cable and satellite TV customers. C-SPAN Now...Washington Unfiltered.

About

Radiobreak

Features
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Imagine a live radio station created just for you. No endless chatter, no irrelevant stories, and no mindless doom-scrolling. RadioBreak turns real-time news, local updates, and your favorite topics into a seamless, professionally produced radio broadcast—hosted by lifelike AI radio personalities. Whether you’re on your morning commute, cooking breakfast, or heading home from work, just press play and get informed in minutes. --------------------------------- WHY YOU’LL LOVE RADIOBREAK --------------------------------- * YOUR PERSONAL RADIO HOSTS Choose from a roster of distinct on-air personalities. Whether you prefer the seasoned, calm analysis of Walter, the no-nonsense urgency of Sloane, or the upbeat, quick-hitting energy of David, your host delivers the news with authentic broadcast cadence, station jingles, and music transitions. * HYPER-LOCAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Stay connected to what’s happening in your community. RadioBreak gathers local civic updates, municipal developments, transit, and regional news specific to your city and metro area—not just generic national roundups. * TAILORED TO YOUR PASSIONS Pick the topics you care about most: Technology, Markets, Real Estate, Science, Sports, Culture, and more. RadioBreak weaves your niche interests directly into your daily broadcast alongside the headlines. * LIVE LOCAL WEATHER & CONDITIONS Never get caught in the rain without an umbrella. Get up-to-the-minute local forecasts, high/low temperatures, and severe weather advisories seamlessly announced during your show. * BUILT FOR YOUR COMMUTE & CARPLAY Designed for listening on the move. With CarPlay support and instant live streaming, RadioBreak is your ultimate hands-free driving companion. Get caught up on your way to work without touching your phone. * HOMETOWN BROADCASTS & MULTILINGUAL AUDIO Living far from home? RadioBreak lets you tune into your native hometown’s local news while receiving weather and local alerts for where you physically stand today. Available with multiple regional dialects and language options. --------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS --------------------------------- 1. SET YOUR LOCATIONS & TOPICS: Pick your home city and the subjects you want to follow. 2. CHOOSE YOUR HOST: Select the on-air DJ that matches your vibe and listening style. 3. PRESS PLAY: Enjoy an on-demand, real-time broadcast curated exclusively for you. --------------------------------- CUT THROUGH THE NOISE --------------------------------- Traditional radio is filled with commercial clutter and irrelevant banter. Social media feeds are engineered for doom-scrolling. RadioBreak brings back the magic of live radio—streamlined, elevated, and tailored to your life. Download RadioBreak today and listen to radio built just for you. Use of the app is subject to our terms of service at https://radiobreak.ai/terms.html

Screenshots

C4 screens
Radiobreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Radiobreak at every 2 days against C's every 2 months. C's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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

C ships an update every 2 months, Radiobreak every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
C versus Radiobreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRadiobreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (635 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings635 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB106 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperC-SPANRadiobreak Inc.

Bugs and requests

C

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Video playback issues on older devices
  • Inability to switch between live channels
  • App gets stuck on last viewed video
  • Inconsistent behavior when rotating device

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Chromecast and Apple TV
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Introduce a search feature to find past content
  • Develop a dedicated iPad app with optimized layout
  • Offer a paid, ad-free version

Radiobreak

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

C

No in-app purchases

None

Radiobreak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is C free?
C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radiobreak free?
Radiobreak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do C or Radiobreak have ads?
Both C and Radiobreak show ads.
Which is updated more often, C or Radiobreak?
C ships an update every 2 months, and Radiobreak every 2 days. Most recently, C was updated on November 3, 2026 and Radiobreak on October 31, 2026.

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