# FStream vs SHOUT Radios Player

The clearest difference is rating: SHOUT Radios Player at 4.7 against FStream's 3.7. SHOUT Radios Player also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). FStream's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SHOUT Radios Player holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 132 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of FStream's written reviews are positive against 71% of SHOUT Radios Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FStream ships an update every 3 months, SHOUT Radios Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FStream | SHOUT Radios Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fstream/id289892007/reviews) | **[4.7 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-radios-player/id1231770007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 132 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Julien-Pierre Averous](https://appshunter.io/developer/289892010) | [Patrick BODET](https://appshunter.io/developer/440200934) |

## What reviewers say

### FStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fstream/id289892007)

This application serves as a lightweight web radio player. It supports a variety of popular audio formats including MP3, OGG, WMA, and AAC, along with common playlist formats like PLS, M3U, and ASX.

**Highlights:** Lightweight web radio player, Supports MP3 audio, Supports OGG/Vorbis audio, Supports WMA over MMS, Supports AAC/AAC+ audio, Supports PLS playlists, Supports M3U playlists, Supports ASX playlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Still works great after years of use
- 🔑 Supports password-protected streams
- 👍 Reliable and stable app
- 🎶 Plays a wide range of audio formats
- 🔍 Allows manual stream entry

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Playback issues with latest iOS updates
- 🔀 Freezes when switching stations
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📁 Lacks folder organization for stations

**Reported bugs**

- Stop/Play/Pause buttons not working properly
- Disconnects from streams randomly

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/import station lists
- Integration with iTunes for recorded content
- Chromecast or AirPlay support
- Background playback while using other apps


### SHOUT Radios Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shout-radios-player/id1231770007)

Stream live music from over 50,000 global internet radio stations. Discover new music by genre, artist, or keywords, and save your favorites. Enjoy background playback, equalizer customization, and sleep timers.

**Highlights:** Stream 50,000+ global radio stations, Search by genre, keywords, and now playing, Save favorite stations, Background streaming, Sleep timer and clock alarm, 24 equalizer presets, CarPlay and AirPlay support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FStream free?

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

### Is SHOUT Radios Player free?

SHOUT Radios Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FStream or SHOUT Radios Player?

SHOUT Radios Player is rated higher. FStream averages 3.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while SHOUT Radios Player averages 4.7 from 132 ratings.

### Do FStream or SHOUT Radios Player have ads?

Neither FStream nor SHOUT Radios Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FStream or SHOUT Radios Player?

FStream ships an update every 3 months, and SHOUT Radios Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, FStream was updated on October 13, 2026 and SHOUT Radios Player on October 7, 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.*