# Radiolive · vs Rouge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radiolive · at 39% against Rouge's 0%. Radiolive · also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Rouge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiolive · sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Rouge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radiolive · ships an update fortnightly, Rouge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiolive · | Rouge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiolive/id1585308069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **732** | — |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 22 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rue](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606918926) | [Media One Contact SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611546646) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiolive ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiolive/id1585308069)

Access over 50,000 radio stations and podcasts globally in a single application. Organize your favorite content, discover new recommendations, and share with friends. Enjoy uninterrupted listening wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Listen to 50,000+ radio stations and podcasts, Save and organize favorite content, Discover content recommendations, Share favorites with friends, Uninterrupted listening experience

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium features weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited weekly access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium account weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited monthly access | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium features monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Discount features yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Unlimited yearly access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Useful map feature for finding stations
- 📻 Variety of radio stations available
- 🎵 Podcasts play correctly
- 🌍 Works internationally
- ⭐ Good user experience for satisfied users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Radio stations fail to play or connect
- 📍 Limited station selection by location
- 💰 Premium pricing not justified by functionality
- 🚫 Poor app maintenance and updates
- ⚠️ Misleading feature descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Radio stations fail to connect or play
- Local channels not accessible
- Connection failures during poor network conditions
- Favorites organization feature not functional

**Requested features**

- Search and filter stations by location
- Digital tuning capability
- Organize favorites with drag-and-drop
- List and grid view options for favorites
- Add specific regional stations (TSN 1200 CFGO Ottawa)


### Rouge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rouge-app/id6443813536)

Stream your favorite radio station live or catch up on past shows with exclusive audio and video content. Participate in contests for a chance to win prizes and stay updated on local events, from culture to sports.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show replays, Exclusive audio/video content, Interactive contests, Local event calendar, Featured show highlights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiolive · free?

Radiolive · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rouge free?

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

### Do Radiolive · or Rouge have ads?

Both Radiolive · and Rouge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radiolive · or Rouge?

Radiolive · ships an update fortnightly, and Rouge every 4 months. Most recently, Radiolive · was updated on October 20, 2026 and Rouge on October 14, 2026.

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