# PLAY.CZ vs Frekvence 1

PLAY.CZ and Frekvence 1 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Frekvence 1's written reviews are positive against 46% of PLAY.CZ's. Frekvence 1 also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (15 vs 2). PLAY.CZ's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PLAY.CZ against 4.4 for Frekvence 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frekvence 1 has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of PLAY.CZ's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frekvence 1's.

PLAY.CZ ships an update every 6 months, Frekvence 1 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLAY.CZ | Frekvence 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcz/id306583086/reviews)** | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frekvence-1/id522518237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 53 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Play.cz](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583089) | [Active Radio a.s](https://appshunter.io/developer/463707834) |

## What reviewers say

### PLAY.CZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcz/id306583086)

Listen to Czech FM, DAB+, and internet radio stations with support for CarPlay. Easily search for stations by name or genre, and save your favorites for quick access.

**Highlights:** Listen to Czech FM, DAB+, and internet radio, CarPlay support, Search stations by name, Search stations by genre, Save favorite stations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Frekvence 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frekvence-1/id522518237)

Stream live radio, explore themed stations, and catch up on favorite shows via podcasts. Access playlists and program schedules easily. This app is continuously updated with new features based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Themed radio stations, Podcast archive, Music playlists, Program schedule, User feedback integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLAY.CZ free?

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

### Is Frekvence 1 free?

Frekvence 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PLAY.CZ or Frekvence 1?

PLAY.CZ is rated higher. PLAY.CZ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Frekvence 1 averages 4.4 from 15 ratings.

### Do PLAY.CZ or Frekvence 1 have ads?

Both PLAY.CZ and Frekvence 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLAY.CZ or Frekvence 1?

PLAY.CZ ships an update every 6 months, and Frekvence 1 every 5 months. Most recently, PLAY.CZ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Frekvence 1 on October 29, 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.*