# Bits und so vs Funkgerät

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Funkgerät at none against Bits und so's 10. Funkgerät also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Bits und so's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bits und so sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Funkgerät asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bits und so against 5.0 for Funkgerät. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funkgerät has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Bits und so's written reviews are positive against 100% of Funkgerät's.

Bits und so ships an update fortnightly, Funkgerät monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bits und so | Funkgerät |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-und-so/id348762021/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funkgerat/id1226983922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Undsoversum GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/330281885) | [Malte Kirchner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222093892) |

## What reviewers say

### Bits und so

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bits-und-so/id348762021)

Stream or download the latest episodes of a popular podcast. Enjoy background audio playback, AirPlay, and CarPlay support. Subscribe for exclusive content and live streams.

**Highlights:** Stream or download latest episodes, Background audio playback, AirPlay and CarPlay support, Push notifications for new episodes, Exclusive subscriber content, Live streams

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bits und so Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| Bits und so Plus | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Bits und so Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Bits und so #300 Online-Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| #bus350 Online-Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bits und so #400 Online-Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Monat Bits und so Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Monate Bits und so Plus | $18.99 | one-time |
| 6 Monate Bits und so Plus | $35.99 | one-time |
| 12 Monate Bits und so Plus | $69.99 | one-time |


### Funkgerät

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funkgerat/id1226983922)

Stay updated with the latest Apple news and discussions. Listen to weekly podcasts, engage with a global community, and participate in polls. All content is free to access.

**Highlights:** Weekly podcast episodes, Apple news updates, Interactive listener map, Community forum, Poll participation and results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bits und so free?

Bits und so is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Funkgerät free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bits und so or Funkgerät?

Bits und so and Funkgerät are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Bits und so or Funkgerät have ads?

Neither Bits und so nor Funkgerät shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bits und so or Funkgerät?

Bits und so ships an update fortnightly, and Funkgerät monthly. Most recently, Bits und so was updated on October 18, 2026 and Funkgerät on October 21, 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.*