Comparison

FStream vs Triode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FStream

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
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FStream is as little webradio player. FStream recognize this audio formats : - MP3 - OGG / Vorbis - WMA over MMS - AAC / AAC+ And this playlist formats : - PLS - M3U - ASX

About

Triode

Stream your favorite internet radio stations on any Apple device, from your phone to your car and desktop. Discover new music and news with curated picks or search thousands of stations by genre or location. Sync your favorites across devices and enjoy a distraction-free listening experience.

Highlights
  • Cross-device streaming
  • iCloud station sync
  • CarPlay and Siri support
  • Station search by genre/location
  • Curated station picks
  • Distraction-free presentation mode
Features
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The best way to enjoy all of your favorite Internet radio stations wherever you go. ⁕ In Your Pocket ⁕ Triode goes where you go with your iPhone and iPad. The elegant interface keeps your favorite stations right at your fingertips. ⁕ From Your Couch ⁕ Listen with our Apple TV app and use AirPlay 2 to listen anywhere in your home including HomePod. ⁕ In Your Car ⁕ Road trip, anyone? Enjoy your favorite stations while driving. CarPlay and Siri Shortcuts means no fumbling with controls. ⁕ At The Office ⁕ Triode brings one intuitive experience to all your devices, including your desktop computer. ⁕ Limitless Choices ⁕ Start with Our Picks – a curated roster of the best news and music from around the world. Just a tap to discover new sounds from New Orleans to London and beyond. You can also search thousands of broadcast stations by genre, name, city, or call letters. Find your favorite iTunes Radio station or set up things manually using a URL if that’s your thing. ⁕ Sync Up ⁕ iCloud syncs your favorite stations seamlessly across every device. Handoff lets you move seamlessly between your iPhone & Mac so you won’t miss a beat or the latest news. ⁕ And More! ⁕ Supports Apple Music and iTunes Store: • Learn more about an artist • Purchase a streaming song • Update your playlists Listen Privately - No signup. We don’t want your email, phone number, or even an account. Nothing. Presentation Mode - Tap to hide Triode’s controls for a distraction-free view. Tap again and they come back. Looks Great Everywhere - From the iPhone SE to a Pro Max, Triode looks great. A universal app that’s designed with you in mind. ⁕ Free with No Ads ⁕ Triode is completely free to use. We don't put any ads in the interface or add them to the audio. An inexpensive subscription improves your experience with these options: • Add Favorites - Your favorite stations are synced across all devices. • High Quality Artwork - When available, album cover art is clean and crisp. Triode is optimized for each platform you run it on: no web players masquerading as an app. Designed with full support for all the things that make Apple products great. A single purchase gets you access to everything you see above. -- Triode uses auto-renewing subscriptions. The subscription provides additional features like high-quality artwork and favorites. The subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of your subscription period and will be charged through your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://triode.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://triode.app/privacy

Screenshots

FStream4 screens
Triode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Triode at 4.2 against FStream's 3.7. FStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (76% vs 61%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Triode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FStream asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Triode holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 137 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of FStream's written reviews are positive against 61% of Triode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FStream versus Triode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFStreamTriode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (281 ratings)4.2 (137 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better60.8% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better137
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien-Pierre AverousThe Iconfactory

Customer experience

FStream

All ratings281 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews916 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative15.3%

Triode

All ratings137 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.1%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive60.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative26.9%

Bugs and requests

FStream

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stop/Play/Pause buttons not working properly
  • Disconnects from streams randomly

Requested features

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

Triode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FStream

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Triode

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Purchase$29.99

Questions

Is FStream free?
FStream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Triode free?
Triode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FStream or Triode?
Triode is rated higher. FStream averages 3.7 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Triode averages 4.2 from 137 ratings.
Do FStream or Triode have ads?
Neither FStream nor Triode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FStream or Triode?
FStream ships an update every 3 months, and Triode every 3 months. Most recently, FStream was updated on October 13, 2026 and Triode on October 7, 2026.

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