# Smooth Player vs AlphaOne Radio

The clearest difference is ads: AlphaOne Radio at none against Smooth Player's shown. AlphaOne Radio also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Smooth Player's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 AlphaOne Radio. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth Player | AlphaOne Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/alphaone-radio/id6480052795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922) | [Alpha One Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738016152) |

## 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


### AlphaOne Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alphaone-radio/id6480052795)

Experience 24/7 online Christian worship music and inspirational content. This app provides uninterrupted worship sessions and life-transforming shows from beloved artists and teachers.

**Highlights:** 24/7 online worship encounters, Uninterrupted Christian radio, Original content, On-the-go content, Inspirational music and shows, Refreshed look and feel

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth Player free?

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

### Is AlphaOne Radio free?

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

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

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

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

Smooth Player shows ads; AlphaOne Radio does not.

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

Smooth Player ships an update monthly, and AlphaOne Radio monthly. Most recently, Smooth Player was updated on October 17, 2026 and AlphaOne Radio on October 17, 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.*