# Radio App vs Radio.co Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio.co Studio at none against Radio App's 5. Radio.co Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Radio App's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 223). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Radio.co Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radio.co Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio App has 6.7K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 30% positive.

Radio App ships an update every 2 months, Radio.co Studio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio App | Radio.co Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-app-fm-transmitter/id342606477/reviews) | **[4.7 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radioco-studio/id1667890696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | **30.5% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) | [Radio.co (UK) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491344556) |

## 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


### Radio.co Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radioco-studio/id1667890696)

Manage your radio station from your mobile device. Monitor live broadcasts, track listener statistics, and make essential updates remotely. This app provides convenient control for day-to-day station operations.

**Highlights:** Monitor live broadcasts, Track listener statistics, Switch stations remotely, Adjust broadcast settings, Manage multiple stations, Schedule music and shows

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio App free?

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

### Is Radio.co Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio App or Radio.co Studio?

Radio.co Studio is rated higher. Radio App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Radio.co Studio averages 4.7 from 223 ratings.

### Do Radio App or Radio.co Studio have ads?

Radio App shows ads; Radio.co Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio App or Radio.co Studio?

Radio App ships an update every 2 months, and Radio.co Studio every 6 weeks. Most recently, Radio App was updated on November 1, 2026 and Radio.co Studio on October 30, 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.*