# Europe 2 vs BeatOnStep

The clearest difference is ads: BeatOnStep at none against Europe 2's shown. BeatOnStep also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). Europe 2's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Europe 2 ships an update every 4 months, BeatOnStep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Europe 2 | BeatOnStep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 32.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lagardere Media News](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452555903) | [Rafael Orset](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803512378) |

## What reviewers say

### Europe 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/europe-2/id310008966)

Stream live radio, access regional programming, and catch up on favorite shows. Discover exclusive podcasts, themed digital stations, live session videos, and music news. The app also features a wake-up alarm and car integration.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Themed digital radio stations, Exclusive podcasts, Live session videos, Music news and updates, Regional programming, Wake-up alarm

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BeatOnStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatonstep/id6803512375)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Europe 2 free?

Europe 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BeatOnStep free?

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

### Do Europe 2 or BeatOnStep have ads?

Europe 2 shows ads; BeatOnStep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Europe 2 or BeatOnStep?

Europe 2 ships an update every 4 months, and BeatOnStep every 2 days. Most recently, Europe 2 was updated on October 27, 2026 and BeatOnStep on October 24, 2026.

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