FStream vs Broadcasts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Broadcasts
Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.
- Global internet radio streaming
- Unlimited station library (full version)
- Station artwork and metadata display
- Shazam integration for metadata
- iCloud library syncing
- CarPlay support
- Apple Watch and Apple TV playback
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Listen to streaming internet radio in an award-winning, ultra-simple, single-purpose app. Beautifully designed and fully-native on all platforms. Completely private: no accounts, no logins, and absolutely no tracking or analytics, by design. Broadcasts makes building a library of stations from around the world easier than ever. Use completely free with a handful of stations, or subscribe to unlock the full power of an unlimited library and add as many of your own stations as you like from the thousands available on the Station Browser, or manually via URL. Search for stations from around the world as easily as from your own library, by country, by genre, or on the world map. Manually add and listen to your favorite live podcasts, air traffic control, and more — just point Broadcasts at any supported streaming audio source. Use the Now Playing screen to showcase gorgeous station and track artwork (where provided). Control from the MiniPlayer, or the menu bar on your Mac. Use Broadcasts in StandBy mode on your iPhone as a bedside clock. Sync your library across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV with iCloud, and Universal Purchase. Enjoy your library on the road using CarPlay and your iPhone. Listen with just your Apple Watch (Cellular) while on a run, or on Apple TV at home. Browse stations in grid or list view. Listen in Light or Dark mode. Edit stations to provide your own artwork, or use the Artwork Chooser or Image Playground to generate something fun and colorful. Use Handoff to transfer playback between devices, or AirPlay directly to a home speaker. Live Transcription uses an advanced on-device model to provide a realtime transcript so you can follow along without audio, or scroll back and see what you just missed, with support for dozens of languages. On macOS, Siri AI lets you ask questions about the transcript, like 'who is this person' or 'translate this for me'. Use Shazam to look up the current song, and add it to your music library. Supports Shortcuts & AppleScript for playback automation. Sleep Timer. Visualizer. Widgets. Spotlight. Siri. Game Controller. And much more! Supports Family Sharing. Made in Ireland. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.highcaffeinecontent.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Broadcasts at 4.7 against FStream's 3.7. Broadcasts also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (6 vs 3). FStream's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FStream asks for nothing beyond the download.
Broadcasts holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 958 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.
FStream ships an update every 3 months, Broadcasts monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FStream | Broadcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (281 ratings) | 4.7 (958 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 281 | 958 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Julien-Pierre Averous | Steven Troughton-Smith |
Customer experience
FStream
Broadcasts
User reviews
FStream
From 281 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Playback issues with latest iOS updates
- 🔀 Freezes when switching stations
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📁 Lacks folder organization for stations
Broadcasts
From 958 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
- 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
- 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations
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
Broadcasts
Reported bugs
3 issues- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Playback issues on CarPlay and macOS
- Inconsistent behavior when changing stations
Requested features
5 requests- Improved global station search
- Genre-based station browsing
- Easier custom station addition
- Airplay and Siri integration
- Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality
In-app purchases
FStream
No in-app purchases
Broadcasts
- Unlock All Features$7.99







