# Radio Deejay vs RTL 102.5 PLAY

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radio Deejay at 71% against RTL 102.5 PLAY's 20%. Radio Deejay also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (176 vs 17). RTL 102.5 PLAY's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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.

Radio Deejay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio Deejay has 176 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Radio Deejay's written reviews are positive against 20% of RTL 102.5 PLAY's.

Radio Deejay ships an update every 5 weeks, RTL 102.5 PLAY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Deejay | RTL 102.5 PLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-deejay/id299851208/reviews)** | [2.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-1025-play/id326140144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **176** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **71.1% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GEDI Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/313084828) | [RTL 102.5 hit radio s.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/326140147) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Deejay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-deejay/id299851208)

Listen to live radio streams, catch up on favorite shows, and explore original podcasts. Interact with hosts in real-time and rewind live broadcasts to never miss a moment. Access on-demand episodes and discover a variety of audio series.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Rewind live broadcasts, On-demand episode playback, Original podcast library, Real-time messaging to hosts, Contact information for the radio

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great radio with fantastic music
- 🌍 Able to listen from anywhere in the world
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not working
- 🔌 Connection issues and offline problems
- 🛑 Loss of functionality in recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch after recent update
- Inability to connect and stream content
- Playback issues and content not loading

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and resume playback of past shows
- Automatic playback of next episode/program
- Offline listening and caching of content


### RTL 102.5 PLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl-1025-play/id326140144)

Access live streams and on-demand content from multiple radio stations 24/7. Enjoy interviews, news, music, and exclusive original productions. Rewatch content anytime with an easy-to-use menu and search function.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live radio streaming, On-demand content library, Radiovisione (live video stream), Studio sneak peeks, Interviews with guests, News broadcasts, Music charts and selections

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Deejay free?

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

### Is RTL 102.5 PLAY free?

RTL 102.5 PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Deejay or RTL 102.5 PLAY?

Radio Deejay is rated higher. Radio Deejay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 176 ratings, while RTL 102.5 PLAY averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.

### Do Radio Deejay or RTL 102.5 PLAY have ads?

Both Radio Deejay and RTL 102.5 PLAY show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Deejay or RTL 102.5 PLAY?

Radio Deejay ships an update every 5 weeks, and RTL 102.5 PLAY fortnightly. Most recently, Radio Deejay was updated on September 14, 2026 and RTL 102.5 PLAY on July 4, 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.*