# BTPM Listen vs PLSN

BTPM Listen and PLSN both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of PLSN's written reviews are positive against 59% of BTPM Listen's. PLSN also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). BTPM Listen's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for BTPM Listen against 3.9 for PLSN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTPM Listen has 80 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of BTPM Listen's written reviews are positive against 93% of PLSN's.

BTPM Listen ships an update every 3 months, PLSN every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BTPM Listen | PLSN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btpm-listen/id351219249/reviews)** | [3.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plsn/id466522987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Western New York Public Broadcasting Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/468073261) | [Timeless Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/466447715) |

## What reviewers say

### BTPM Listen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btpm-listen/id351219249)

Stream live radio, access on-demand content, and manage your listening experience with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules, search for specific stories, and set alarms to wake up to your favorite shows. Enjoy seamless background playback while multitasking.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand content access, Pause and rewind live audio, Program schedule viewing, Search for programs and stories, Sleep timer and alarm clock

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Great classical music
- 👍 Works well and is easy to use
- 📰 Indispensable source of news
- 🚀 Fast and glitch-free
- ✅ Gets the job done

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Missing classical playlist
- 👎 Impossible to switch between listen and watch
- 👎 Old app was simpler and easier
- 👎 Unnecessary separate apps
- 👎 Royal pain to use

**Reported bugs**

- App shuts off automatically and disappears
- Frequent crashes since the update
- Latest iOS 11 update killing battery
- App stopped working after upgrade
- Update broke streaming functionality

**Requested features**

- Bring back classical playlist
- Combine listen and watch into one app
- Remove Tasker image from app screen
- Add support for iPhone X


### PLSN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plsn/id466522987)

This app delivers monthly news, product reviews, and industry commentary for the visual presentation and entertainment technology sectors. Access the latest and past magazine editions directly within the application.

**Highlights:** Monthly news updates, Product news and road tests, Industry commentary and opinions, Downloadable magazine editions, Global industry coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BTPM Listen free?

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

### Is PLSN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BTPM Listen or PLSN?

BTPM Listen is rated higher. BTPM Listen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while PLSN averages 3.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do BTPM Listen or PLSN have ads?

Neither BTPM Listen nor PLSN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BTPM Listen or PLSN?

BTPM Listen ships an update every 3 months, and PLSN every 16 months. Most recently, BTPM Listen was updated on October 20, 2026 and PLSN 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.*