Comparison

3FM vs Groot Nieuws

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • HD quality live radio streaming
  • New 3FM Relax station
  • Up-to-date news
  • Weather updates
  • Island information
  • Direct interaction with the 3FM team
Features
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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!

About

Groot Nieuws

Features
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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.

Screenshots

3FM4 screens
Groot Nieuws4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3FM ships an update every 15 months, Groot Nieuws every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3FM versus Groot Nieuws: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3FMGroot Nieuws
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3FMStichting Groot Nieuws Radio

In-app purchases

None

3FM

No in-app purchases

None

Groot Nieuws

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3FM free?
3FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Groot Nieuws free?
Groot Nieuws is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3FM or Groot Nieuws have ads?
3FM shows ads; Groot Nieuws does not.
Which is updated more often, 3FM or Groot Nieuws?
3FM ships an update every 15 months, and Groot Nieuws every 2 months. Most recently, 3FM was updated on November 1, 2026 and Groot Nieuws on November 1, 2026.

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