# Live365 Broadcaster vs The Volt

The clearest difference is ads: Live365 Broadcaster at none against The Volt's shown. Live365 Broadcaster also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (842 vs 3). The Volt's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Volt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Live365 Broadcaster has 842 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Live365 Broadcaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Volt's.

Live365 Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, The Volt every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live365 Broadcaster | The Volt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (842 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live365-broadcaster/id1672301839/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-volt/id6747404193/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **842** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 79 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Live365 Broadcaster, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504124860) | [Roger Gardner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821257643) |

## What reviewers say

### Live365 Broadcaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live365-broadcaster/id1672301839)

Manage your online radio station from anywhere with this mobile app. It provides essential tools for station overview, track management, playlist creation, and broadcast scheduling. Monitor analytics, customize your player, and even collaborate with team members.

**Highlights:** Station overview and performance insights, Track uploading, editing, and library organization, Playlist creation and event scheduling, Streaming controls and AutoDJ settings, Analytics and listener reports, Station branding and customization, Team collaboration for station management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 User-friendly mobile app interface
- 📱 Mobile configuration and on-the-move functionality
- 🎙️ GO LIVE feature addition
- 🎵 Cohesive app design with podcast platform integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates break existing functionality
- ⏱️ Significant delay when going live (over 1 minute)
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 📱 Mobile app reliability issues
- 🔧 Missing home widget functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Track upload functionality not working on iPad
- Go live delay exceeding one minute
- App won't open/launch
- Updates introduce new bugs and break previous functionality

**Requested features**

- Home widget support
- Faster go-live broadcast initiation


### The Volt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-volt/id6747404193)

Listen to a curated mix of 80s, 90s, and Y2K music, including shows like "Andrew Z in The Morning". Enjoy a nostalgic audio experience directly on your device.

**Highlights:** 80s music, 90s music, Y2K music, Morning radio shows, Music streaming

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live365 Broadcaster free?

Live365 Broadcaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Volt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Live365 Broadcaster or The Volt?

The Volt is rated higher. Live365 Broadcaster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 842 ratings, while The Volt averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Live365 Broadcaster or The Volt have ads?

The Volt shows ads; Live365 Broadcaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live365 Broadcaster or The Volt?

Live365 Broadcaster ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Volt every 5 months. Most recently, Live365 Broadcaster was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Volt on October 24, 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.*