# Smooth Player vs 2NURFM

The clearest difference is ads: 2NURFM at none against Smooth Player's shown. 2NURFM also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 67%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Smooth Player's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (71 vs 1). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Smooth Player against 5.0 for 2NURFM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smooth Player has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Smooth Player's written reviews are positive against 91% of 2NURFM's.

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, 2NURFM every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth Player | 2NURFM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-player/id314769719/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nurfm/id527768977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 61 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922) | [The University of Newcastle, Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/514512346) |

## 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


### 2NURFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2nurfm/id527768977)

Stream live radio and access podcasts from this station. Discover and purchase recently played songs, connect via social media, and set alarms for convenient listening.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Podcast downloads, Recently played song purchases, Social media integration, Studio contact options, Alarm and snooze functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎤 Engaging presenters
- 🌍 Accessible worldwide via app
- 📰 Concise local news
- 😂 Humorous banter

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📻 Music becoming too 80s oriented
- 🐛 App signal drops
- 🐛 App issues after updates
- 🐛 App not intuitive with VoiceOver
- 🐛 App navigation difficult

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps dropping out
- Ads repeat after signal loss
- App won't work after last update
- App difficult to use with VoiceOver
- App is difficult to navigate and less intuitive

**Requested features**

- Improve app accessibility for VoiceOver users
- Make app navigation more intuitive
- Ensure stable streaming when moving
- Get rid of Michael Bolton


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth Player free?

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

### Is 2NURFM free?

2NURFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smooth Player or 2NURFM?

Smooth Player and 2NURFM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 71 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Smooth Player or 2NURFM have ads?

Smooth Player shows ads; 2NURFM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smooth Player or 2NURFM?

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, and 2NURFM every 11 months. Most recently, Smooth Player was updated on October 13, 2026 and 2NURFM on October 13, 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.*