# Radio vs Magic Messages

The clearest difference is price: Magic Messages at Free against Radio's $3.99. Radio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Magic Messages is free to download; Radio costs $3.99 up front. Magic Messages sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio | Magic Messages |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 73.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [appsolute GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/284444551) | [Kaolin Fire](https://appshunter.io/developer/506161943) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### Magic Messages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-messages/id6797397373)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Themes | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio free?

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

### Is Magic Messages free?

Magic Messages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Radio or Magic Messages have ads?

Neither Radio nor Magic Messages shows ads.

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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.*