# Radio vs TVH Stream

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radio at 74% against TVH Stream's 0%. Radio also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). TVH Stream's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Radio costs $3.99 and TVH Stream $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Radio ships an update every 4 months, TVH Stream every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | TVH Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-receiver/id311658127/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [appsolute GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284444551) | [Fabian Oehlmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886194152) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

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

**Currently charting:** #169 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


### TVH Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvh-stream/id6760778140)

Control your TV experience from your iPhone or Apple TV with this client for your TVHeadend server. Stream live TV, browse the electronic program guide, and manage recordings directly from the app.

**Highlights:** Live TV streaming, Timeshift functionality, Electronic Program Guide (EPG), Manage recordings, Series recording rules, Program search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio free?

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

### Is TVH Stream free?

TVH Stream costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Radio or TVH Stream have ads?

Neither Radio nor TVH Stream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio or TVH Stream?

Radio ships an update every 4 months, and TVH Stream every 2 months. Most recently, Radio was updated on October 24, 2026 and TVH Stream on October 21, 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.*