Happy Radio UK vs Happy Hits UK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Happy Radio UK
Listen to popular songs and regional radio personalities from the North West. Connect with presenters via text message to request songs or share your thoughts. Enjoy a diverse music library spanning decades and genres.
- Live radio streaming
- Regional personalities
- Popular music library
- Interactive texting
- Diverse genre selection
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Happy Radio UK App - Playing the songs that make you Smile! Happy Radio UK features a selection of the most-loved, well known Radio & TV Personalities in the North West with Regional Radio Favourites like Darren Proctor, Chelsea Norris & Spence Macdonald, TV Personalities like RHOC Star; Lauren Simon & National Radio/ TV Presenters; Steve Penk & Paul Crone! Playing the Songs that makes you Smile, from Stevie Wonder and ABBA to Justin Timberlake and Dua Lipa and everything in between. Get in Touch, Text us at 81400 and start your message with the word 'HAPPY'!
Happy Hits UK
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Happy Hits Rado is here! Chow down on the best hts from the 80's, 90's, 00's, 2010's & today! More Music Variety - for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Happy Hits UK at none against Happy Radio UK's shown. Happy Hits UK also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Happy Radio UK ships an update every 15 months, Happy Hits UK every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and March 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Happy Radio UK | Happy Hits UK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Happy Radio UK Ltd | Pink Pinewood Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Happy Radio UK
No in-app purchases
Happy Hits UK
No in-app purchases
