# Radio vs MeshJam

The clearest difference is price: MeshJam at Free against Radio's $3.99. MeshJam also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). Radio's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Radio ships an update every 4 months, MeshJam every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | MeshJam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [appsolute GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284444551) | [MAXWELL THOMAS VOLZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774727194) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

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

**Currently charting:** #117 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


### MeshJam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshjam/id6788539158)

**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 MeshJam free?

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

### Do Radio or MeshJam have ads?

Neither Radio nor MeshJam shows ads.

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

Radio ships an update every 4 months, and MeshJam every 9 days. Most recently, Radio was updated on October 19, 2026 and MeshJam on September 30, 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.*