# Radio App vs Rdio Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Radio App at 4.3 against Rdio Scanner's 3.3. Radio App also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 86). Rdio Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (44% vs 30%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radio App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Rdio Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Radio App holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio App has 6.7K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Radio App's written reviews are positive against 44% of Rdio Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Radio App ships an update every 2 months, Rdio Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio App | Rdio Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-app-fm-transmitter/id342606477/reviews)** | [3.3 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdio-scanner/id1563065667/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | **44.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) | [Saubeo Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563065669) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-app-fm-transmitter/id342606477)

This app helps you find the clearest FM radio station for your FM transmitter, ensuring uninterrupted music playback. It automatically detects your location or allows manual input to scan for optimal frequencies.

**Highlights:** Automatic location tracking, Manual location input, Clear station finder, Continuous updates, Simple one-button operation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app for finding clear FM stations
- 🚀 Saves time scanning for good frequencies
- 💡 Useful for FM transmitter users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate station recommendations
- 🚫 Doesn't work outside the US
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🚫 Doesn't actually transmit audio

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Fails to recognize valid stations in some areas
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow user input and ratings for stations
- Add support for Canada and other countries
- Integrate with Bluetooth transmitter functionality


### Rdio Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rdio-scanner/id1563065667)

This is the native client for an open-source project that scans and identifies audio. It offers premium features through an annual subscription, which automatically renews unless canceled.

**Highlights:** Native client application, Premium features, Annual subscription, Automatic renewal, Cancel anytime

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio App free?

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

### Is Rdio Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio App or Rdio Scanner?

Radio App is rated higher. Radio App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Rdio Scanner averages 3.3 from 86 ratings.

### Do Radio App or Rdio Scanner have ads?

Radio App shows ads; Rdio Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio App or Rdio Scanner?

Radio App ships an update every 2 months, and Rdio Scanner monthly. Most recently, Radio App was updated on November 10, 2026 and Rdio Scanner on November 11, 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.*