# Radio vs WRPL

The clearest difference is price: WRPL at Free against Radio's $3.99. WRPL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Radio's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

WRPL is free to download; Radio costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

WRPL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Radio ships an update every 4 months, WRPL every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | WRPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-receiver/id311658127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrpl-db/id6446182228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [appsolute GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284444551) | [Genaro Zapata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676525330) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-receiver/id311658127)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream over 40,000 radio stations and 25,000 podcasts from around the world. Features include a radio alarm clock, sleep timer, and the ability to add your own streams. Enjoy high-quality audio and personalized listening experiences.

**Highlights:** 40,000+ radio stations, 25,000+ podcasts, Add custom streams, Advanced station search, Radio alarm clock, Sleep timer, CarPlay and Apple Watch support

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of radio stations
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Ability to add custom streams
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with loading/buffering
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Inability to see volume level while adjusting
- 🐛 Stations randomly switching on their own

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites list disappearing
- Connectivity issues on cellular data
- Apple TV app not working with screensaver

**Requested features**

- Add podcast alarm functionality
- Implement dark mode theme option
- Improve station organization and search
- Allow custom station icons/artwork
- Add Chromecast support


### WRPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrpl-db/id6446182228)

Listen to a comprehensive online music radio station broadcasting from New Jersey, USA. Enjoy a wide variety of music programming streamed directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Online radio streaming, Latin music programming, Live broadcast, Music variety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio free?

Radio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WRPL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio or WRPL?

WRPL is rated higher. Radio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while WRPL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Radio or WRPL have ads?

Neither Radio nor WRPL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio or WRPL?

Radio ships an update every 4 months, and WRPL every 7 months. Most recently, Radio was updated on October 27, 2026 and WRPL on October 18, 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.*