# Smooth Player vs Relax Radio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Relax Radio at 94% against Smooth Player's 67%. Relax Radio also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 72) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Smooth Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Relax Radio has 1.2K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Smooth Player's written reviews are positive against 94% of Relax Radio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, Relax Radio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth Player | Relax Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-player/id314769719/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-radio/id515843170/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 62 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## 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


### Relax Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relax-radio/id515843170)

Stream a diverse selection of internet radio stations focused on chillout, ambient, and relaxation music. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask and explore a wide variety of channels for meditation, focus, or unwinding.

**Highlights:** Extensive selection of chillout and ambient stations, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories, Meditate, Chill, Downbeat, Instruments, Dreamscapes, Surf web while listening

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and soothing music
- 🌙 Great for sleep and relaxation
- 🌟 Excellent selection of stations
- 🎶 Wonderful ambient and instrumental music
- 💤 Helps with anxiety and depression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Loud commercials/ads
- 🕰️ Lack of sleep timer
- 🔍 Difficulty finding favorite stations
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Chilltrax station not working
- Occasional buffering or loading issues

**Requested features**

- Add sleep timer function
- Implement favorite/pinned stations
- Improve station search and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth Player free?

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

### Is Relax Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smooth Player or Relax Radio?

Smooth Player is rated higher. Smooth Player averages 5.0 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Relax Radio averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Smooth Player or Relax Radio have ads?

Both Smooth Player and Relax Radio show ads.

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

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, and Relax Radio every 3 months. Most recently, Smooth Player was updated on October 31, 2026 and Relax Radio on October 29, 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.*