5FM vs KOSMOS FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5FM
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Welcome to the official 5FM app. Bringing the power to you! 5FM is the ultimate media platform for the youth. Plug in to the latest music, trends, entertainment and more with 5FM. Features: Stay connected to your favourite radio station wherever you go by listening live on the app Download and share your best moments from your treasured shows using the Catch Up feature Find all the information on the 5FM presenters and shows on the Show Page Make sure you're first in line to win with all the latest competitions on the official 5FM app Never miss out on an opportunity to come hang out with us by keeping update to date with all the latest 5FM events Watch what the station is getting up to on 5FMTV See what songs are making moves on the Top 40 on 5, the biggest hits, all the time Want to get playlisted? There is even a section to help guide you when submitting your music to 5FM
KOSMOS FM
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Welkom by ons gemeenskapsradiostasie – ‘n plek waar ons saamkom om te verbind en te vier wie ons is. Ons Afrikaanse gemeenskap is ryk aan kultuur, taal en tradisies, en ons radiostasie weerspieël dit met trots. Ons uitsendings is gevul met ‘n wye verskeidenheid van programme, van plaaslike musiek en kunstenaars tot geselskap, nuus en sport. Ons passie lê daarin om ‘n stem te gee aan almal in ons gemeenskap, en ons nooi almal uit om deel te neem en saam te werk aan ‘n beter, geïnformeerde en vermaaklike samelewing. Saam weef ons ‘n klinkende klankbeeld van liefde vir ons taal en kultuur, en ons hoop om saam te groei en mekaar te inspireer deur die mag van die radio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 5FM at every 2 months against KOSMOS FM's every 11 months. KOSMOS FM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
5FM ships an update every 2 months, KOSMOS FM every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5FM | KOSMOS FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd | Iono Broadcasting |
In-app purchases
5FM
No in-app purchases
KOSMOS FM
No in-app purchases
