# ILOVEMUSIC.DE vs Broadcasts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ILOVEMUSIC.DE at none against Broadcasts's 3. ILOVEMUSIC.DE also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Broadcasts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 45%). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Broadcasts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ILOVEMUSIC.DE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ILOVEMUSIC.DE against 4.7 for Broadcasts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Broadcasts has 975 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of ILOVEMUSIC.DE's written reviews are positive against 75% of Broadcasts's.

ILOVEMUSIC.DE ships an update every 3 months, Broadcasts monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ILOVEMUSIC.DE | Broadcasts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilovemusicde/id318799242/reviews)** | [4.7 (975 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **975** |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [engine-productions GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/566841229) | [Steven Troughton-Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/286133549) |

## What reviewers say

### ILOVEMUSIC.DE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilovemusicde/id318799242)

Stream endless music from Germany's largest web radio station. Features include chart hits, dance mixes, hip hop, and exclusive DJ sets. Listen live or catch up on the latest German charts.

**Highlights:** Endless music streaming, Multiple live radio channels, Chart hits, dance, hip hop, German rap, 24/7 DJ mixes, Official German Charts, Mashup-Germany channel, Robin Schulz live station

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Broadcasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadcasts/id1469995354)

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Global internet radio streaming, Unlimited station library (full version), Station artwork and metadata display, Shazam integration for metadata, iCloud library syncing, CarPlay support, Apple Watch and Apple TV playback

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Broadcasts (One Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Broadcasts (One Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Features (Legacy) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
- 🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable station icons and collections
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and discovery features
- 🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
- 🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing data loss
- Playback issues on CarPlay and macOS
- Inconsistent behavior when changing stations

**Requested features**

- Improved global station search
- Genre-based station browsing
- Easier custom station addition
- Airplay and Siri integration
- Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ILOVEMUSIC.DE free?

ILOVEMUSIC.DE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Broadcasts free?

Broadcasts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ILOVEMUSIC.DE or Broadcasts?

ILOVEMUSIC.DE is rated higher. ILOVEMUSIC.DE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Broadcasts averages 4.7 from 975 ratings.

### Do ILOVEMUSIC.DE or Broadcasts have ads?

ILOVEMUSIC.DE shows ads; Broadcasts does not.

### Which is updated more often, ILOVEMUSIC.DE or Broadcasts?

ILOVEMUSIC.DE ships an update every 3 months, and Broadcasts monthly. Most recently, ILOVEMUSIC.DE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Broadcasts on November 6, 2026.

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