3FM vs Groot Nieuws
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3FM
Listen to the Isle of Man's Feel Good Radio Station and a new relaxation channel in HD quality. Get the latest news, weather, and island information, and interact with the station team.
- HD quality live radio streaming
- New 3FM Relax station
- Up-to-date news
- Weather updates
- Island information
- Direct interaction with the 3FM team
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The NEW 3FM App is here and we've made it even easier to listen to the Isle of Man's Feel Good Radio Station & 3FM Relax too! - Listen to 3FM in HD Quality, Live wherever you are - Listen to our new station - 3FM Relax - Get the most up to date News, Weather & Island Info - Interact with the 3FM Team via WhatsApp, Text, Email or phone!
Groot Nieuws
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Groot Nieuws Radio is a Christian radio station that broadcasts via DAB +, internet and interactive TV. Every day you hear encouraging and constructive radio programs and Christian music. We want to serve Christians with the gospel of Jesus Christ, so that you find guidance in your faith and you are challenged to work for family, church and society. At the same time, we want to stimulate you to think (critically) about current themes. Increasing unity among Christians in the Netherlands is also part of the mission of Groot Nieuws Radio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Groot Nieuws at none against 3FM's shown. Groot Nieuws also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). 3FM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, 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.
3FM ships an update every 15 months, Groot Nieuws every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | 3FM | Groot Nieuws |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3FM | Stichting Groot Nieuws Radio |
In-app purchases
3FM
No in-app purchases
Groot Nieuws
No in-app purchases









