# Smooth Player vs Community Radio Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Smooth Player at 5.0 against Community Radio Plus's 4.2. Smooth Player also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 6). Community Radio Plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Smooth Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smooth Player has 72 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Smooth Player's written reviews are positive against 92% of Community Radio Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, Community Radio Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth Player | Community Radio Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-player/id314769719/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/community-radio-plus/id1575322634/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922) | [Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575322636) |

## What reviewers say

### Smooth Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-player/id314769719)

Stream your favorite music and radio stations on the go. Enjoy live broadcasts, curated playlists, and a vast library of podcasts. Stay updated with news, sports, and finance, all in one easy-to-use application.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Curated music playlists, Hundreds of podcasts, On-demand news, Switch between stations, Apple CarPlay support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 😌 Relaxing vibes
- 📻 Favorite radio station
- 🎵 Continuous music
- 🎶 Awesome throwbacks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Pre-roll advertising irritant
- 📱 App not working
- ⚠️ App crashes on startup
- 🚫 Won't open
- ❌ Can't login

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Blank white screen on startup
- Opens to blank page
- Cannot log in on iPad
- Login button off screen

**Requested features**

- Support Siri Shortcuts
- Timer/sleep function
- Alarm function
- Siri functionality
- Improve streaming bandwidth


### Community Radio Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/community-radio-plus/id1575322634)

Stream live radio from over 300 Australian community stations. Access diverse content including specialist music, podcasts, and news. Discover independent radio catering to various communities and interests.

**Highlights:** Stream live radio, Access over 300 Australian stations, Discover diverse content, Listen to podcasts, Get local, national, and international news

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔍 Diverse station selection
- 🌍 Ability to listen to stations across Australia
- 👍 Reliable streaming quality
- 🎶 Great music and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Missing some local stations
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔧 UI could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Favorites stations disappearing from the app
- Slow connection speeds and loading times
- Inability to find basic stations even with the correct address

**Requested features**

- Add Chromecast or Bluetooth streaming support
- Improve search and discovery of stations
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow users to delete shows from 'Continue Listening'


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth Player free?

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

### Is Community Radio Plus free?

Community Radio Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smooth Player or Community Radio Plus?

Smooth Player is rated higher. Smooth Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Community Radio Plus averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Smooth Player or Community Radio Plus have ads?

Smooth Player shows ads; Community Radio Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smooth Player or Community Radio Plus?

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, and Community Radio Plus every 4 months. Most recently, Smooth Player was updated on October 23, 2026 and Community Radio Plus on October 24, 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.*