# C vs Talk Radio+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talk Radio+ at 88% against C's 41%. Talk Radio+ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 166). C's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

Talk Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Radio+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of C's written reviews are positive against 88% of Talk Radio+'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | C | Talk Radio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 166 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 89 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [C-SPAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/485314789) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## What reviewers say

### C

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/c-span-radio/id322447301)

Access live, commercial-free audio streams from all four C-SPAN networks. Download podcasts and stay updated with the latest schedule information for comprehensive coverage of Washington.

**Highlights:** Live audio streams, Commercial-free networks, Downloadable podcasts, Up-to-the-minute schedule, Four C-SPAN networks

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unfiltered information
- 👍 Fair and balanced coverage
- 👍 Good for political junkies
- 👍 Accessible live audio streams
- 👍 Works well on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Audio volume too low
- 🐛 Poor performance
- 🐛 Unreliable playback

**Reported bugs**

- Stream stops working completely
- Loses connection frequently
- Crashing and looping dialogue
- App stops playing after short intervals
- App crashes when tapping schedule

**Requested features**

- Add video streaming
- Add AppleTV app
- Improve audio volume
- Add player controls (play, rewind, skip)
- Link schedule slots to more descriptive pages


### Talk Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721)

Stream a vast selection of internet talk radio stations covering news, sports, comedy, technology, and more. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Discover diverse channels and popular personalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive station selection, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories, News and talk radio, Sports talk channels, Comedy stations, Classic radio theater

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Great app with variety of stations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🕰️ Enjoyment of old-time radio shows
- 🗣️ Diverse talk radio content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stations
- 🔀 Stations disappearing or changing
- 🚫 Lack of conservative talk radio options
- ⏱️ Automatic playback stopping after a while
- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent station availability across platforms
- Issues with certain stations not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save favorite stations
- Option to arrange stations by category
- Integration with smart speakers/devices
- Addition of more modern UK comedy shows
- Streaming directly to Apple Watch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is C free?

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

### Is Talk Radio+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, C or Talk Radio+?

Talk Radio+ is rated higher. C averages 3.7 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Talk Radio+ averages 4.6 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do C or Talk Radio+ have ads?

Talk Radio+ shows ads; C does not.

### Which is updated more often, C or Talk Radio+?

C ships an update every 2 months, and Talk Radio+ every 2 months. Most recently, C was updated on October 23, 2026 and Talk Radio+ on November 1, 2026.

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