# BTPM Listen vs Dunkirk Observer

The clearest difference is rating: Dunkirk Observer at 5.0 against BTPM Listen's 4.0. Dunkirk Observer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). BTPM Listen's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and ratings volume (80 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Dunkirk Observer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BTPM Listen has 80 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of BTPM Listen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Dunkirk Observer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BTPM Listen ships an update every 3 months, Dunkirk Observer every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BTPM Listen | Dunkirk Observer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btpm-listen/id351219249/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkirk-observer/id563989455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 31 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Western New York Public Broadcasting Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/468073261) | [Ogden Newspapers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/490515349) |

## 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


### Dunkirk Observer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkirk-observer/id563989455)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and community information for the Western New York region. Receive breaking news alerts and search for full articles. Find local garage sales and get directions.

**Highlights:** Breaking News Alerts, Local News Coverage, Local Sports Updates, Full Article Search, Garage Sale Listings, Directions

**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 Dunkirk Observer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BTPM Listen or Dunkirk Observer?

Dunkirk Observer is rated higher. BTPM Listen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Dunkirk Observer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BTPM Listen or Dunkirk Observer have ads?

Neither BTPM Listen nor Dunkirk Observer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BTPM Listen or Dunkirk Observer?

BTPM Listen ships an update every 3 months, and Dunkirk Observer every 31 months. Most recently, BTPM Listen was updated on November 10, 2026 and Dunkirk Observer on November 1, 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.*