Comparison

Radio vs Tap to Flash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Radio

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
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Receiver is an Internet radio with over 40,000 radio stations, more than 25,000 podcasts, and a radio alarm clock. Features include: + More than 40,000 radio stations + More than 25,000 podcasts + Add your own streams + Search by genre, region, language, sound quality, popularity, etc. + List of channels with high audio quality + Sync favorites with your other devices + Siri shortcuts + HomePod support + CarPlay support + Apple Watch app + Airplay and Chromecast support + Dark Mode + iMessage app to recommend a station + Widget with your favourite stations + Alarm clock (radio, music, sound) with any number of alarms + Sleep Timer + Snooze function + Beautiful analog clock in landscape format + Choose your individual look from 5 different colors + Show song cover art (if available) + Focused on supporting accessibility features such as "Voice Over" for the visually impaired With Receiver you are always informed about the latest news from a wide variety of sources: sports, Bundesliga live, reports, radio plays, news, music, podcasts, reports, travel, weather and much more. Listen to stations like BBC, NPR, ESPN, Bestnetradio, KCRW, Radio Paradise and many more.

About

Tap to Flash

Features
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Tap to Flash — instant flashlight, party strobe, and emergency SOS in one simple tap. Premium edition: no ads, all features included. Need light fast? Tap the screen. Going to a concert? Flash with the crowd. In an emergency? Signal SOS in Morse. Tap to Flash is the fastest way to use your iPhone LED flash — with modern visual effects and powerful new modes. PREMIUM — INCLUDED • No ads — ever • Apple Watch remote control • Party Mode, Emergency Morse, and all tap effects WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT • One tap → camera flash on • Two fingers → stroboscope with adjustable intensity • Beautiful on-screen Spark burst & Ripple effects • Works great at concerts, festivals, clubs, and night events NEW IN VERSION 7.0 • Party Mode — listens to music around you and flashes to the beat • Emergency Morse Signal — SOS, HELP, or your own message via flash, vibration, and sound • Spark burst & Soft Ripple tap effects (choose in Settings) • Fresh dark glass UI PARTY MODE Hold up your phone at a show or party. Party Mode detects beats from ambient music and pulses the flashlight in sync — Soft, Beat, or Aggressive presets, with optional screen flash. EMERGENCY SIGNAL Send a clear SOS or HELP Morse signal using the LED flash. Add vibration and sound if you need more attention. STROBOSCOPE Two-finger tap for a powerful strobe. Fine-tune intensity in Settings. APPLE WATCH Tap on your Watch to trigger the iPhone flash — hands-free when it matters. SIMPLE. FAST. RELIABLE. No cluttered menus. Open the app, tap, and shine. Requires iOS 15.0 or later. Support: support@mayabella.net Web: www.mayabella.net Privacy: mayabella.net/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Radio4 screens
Tap to Flash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Radio at #99 against Tap to Flash's unranked. Radio also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Radio costs $3.99 and Tap to Flash $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Radio versus Tap to Flash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadioTap to Flash
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#99 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerappsolute GmbHmayabella s.r.o.

Bugs and requests

Radio

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Tap to Flash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Radio

No in-app purchases

None

Tap to Flash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio free?
Radio costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap to Flash free?
Tap to Flash costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio or Tap to Flash have ads?
Neither Radio nor Tap to Flash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio or Tap to Flash?
Radio ships an update every 4 months, and Tap to Flash every 4 months. Most recently, Radio was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tap to Flash on October 29, 2026.

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