mvyradio vs WMBR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mvyradio
Stream your favorite music and stay connected to exclusive content. Access unique features and follow along on social media, all from your device. Enjoy this free and easy-to-use application.
- Free music streaming
- Exclusive content access
- Social media integration
- Easy to use interface
- Stay connected on the go
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Download the official mvyradio app, it’s easy to use and always FREE! With the official app, you can stay connected from work, home, or on the road. Follow us on social media, get access to all our other unique content, features and more!
WMBR
Stream live community radio from MIT, view current and past programming, and browse detailed playlists. Discover a diverse range of music and public affairs content broadcast 24/7.
- Live radio streaming
- Currently playing information
- Program schedule viewing
- Playlist archive browsing
- Listen to past shows
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With the official WMBR app, you can stream our broadcast, see what’s currently playing, view our program schedule, browse playlist archives, and listen to past shows. More features on the way! WMBR is the independent, all-volunteer radio station at MIT. We broadcast on 88.1 MHz and at wmbr.org 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our unique and innovative programming ranges from hip-hop to classical, punk rock to jazz, blues to Celtic fiddle tunes, and includes original public affairs programs and incisive analysis. Our nightly news program focuses on under-reported issues, marginalized communities, and struggles for social change. Our weekly line-up includes progressive independent national programs as well as our very own reporting on Cambridge and greater Boston.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WMBR at 100% against mvyradio's 43%. WMBR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WMBR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of mvyradio's written reviews are positive against 100% of WMBR's.
mvyradio ships an update every 7 months, WMBR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mvyradio | WMBR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | AirKast, Inc. | Technology Broadcasting Corporation |
Customer experience
mvyradio
WMBR
In-app purchases
mvyradio
No in-app purchases
WMBR
No in-app purchases
