# iCat.cat vs Radio 3

The clearest difference is ads: Radio 3 at none against iCat.cat's shown. Radio 3 also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). iCat.cat's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). 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 iCat.cat against 4.9 for Radio 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio 3 has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of iCat.cat's written reviews are positive against 27% of Radio 3's.

iCat.cat ships an update every 3 months, Radio 3 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCat.cat | Radio 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatcat/id318053420/reviews)** | [4.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-3/id698721349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) |

## What reviewers say

### iCat.cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatcat/id318053420)

This app provides a live stream of Catalan music and culture, along with on-demand audio content. You can access programs, download podcasts, and stay updated on music and cultural news.

**Highlights:** Live music and culture stream, On-demand audio content, Program access, Podcast downloads, Live concert listening, Music and cultural news updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Radio 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-3/id698721349)

Listen live to a unique radio station dedicated entirely to music and culture. Access podcasts from all programs and exclusive content. Stay connected with Spanish youth culture and emerging artists.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Program podcasts, Exclusive content, Music and culture focus, Support for independent artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCat.cat free?

iCat.cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Radio 3 free?

Radio 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCat.cat or Radio 3?

iCat.cat is rated higher. iCat.cat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Radio 3 averages 4.9 from 26 ratings.

### Do iCat.cat or Radio 3 have ads?

iCat.cat shows ads; Radio 3 does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCat.cat or Radio 3?

iCat.cat ships an update every 3 months, and Radio 3 every 5 weeks. Most recently, iCat.cat was updated on October 31, 2026 and Radio 3 on November 6, 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.*