# 3Cat vs RNE Audio

The clearest difference is rating: RNE Audio at 4.9 against 3Cat's 2.3. RNE Audio also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 35%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RNE Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RNE Audio has 624 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of 3Cat's written reviews are positive against 72% of RNE Audio's.

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, RNE Audio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3Cat | RNE Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121/reviews) | **[4.9 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rne-audio/id6446399078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **624** |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corporacio Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals, SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/361715584) | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) |

## What reviewers say

### 3Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3cat/id364615121)

Access a wide range of Catalan entertainment, including series, documentaries, podcasts, and live TV and radio channels. Create a free account to manage favorites, get recommendations, and resume content where you left off.

**Highlights:** Exclusive series and documentaries, Podcasts and current affairs, Live TV channels, Live radio streams, Personalized favorites list, Content recommendations, Resume playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RNE Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rne-audio/id6446399078)

Access live radio streams and on-demand audio content from RNE. Discover curated collections, follow favorite programs, create playlists, download content, and resume listening. Explore original productions, documentaries, and exclusive live streams.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand audio content, Program and podcast following, Custom playlist creation, Content download, Resume listening, Curated content collections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent cultural and musical programming
- 👍 Great app for Spanish practice
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 👍 Good design and aesthetics
- 👍 Significant improvement over previous RTVE apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Some programs talk too much, not enough music
- 👎 App is full of bugs and inflexible
- 👎 No indication of remaining minutes in list
- 👎 Cannot reorder list
- 👎 No auto-download for new episodes

**Reported bugs**

- No webcam for some programs
- App is full of bugs
- Screen does not update current program when listening live (iOS 17+)

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- Dark mode option
- Improve RTVE Noticias app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3Cat free?

3Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RNE Audio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3Cat or RNE Audio?

RNE Audio is rated higher. 3Cat averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while RNE Audio averages 4.9 from 624 ratings.

### Do 3Cat or RNE Audio have ads?

3Cat shows ads; RNE Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3Cat or RNE Audio?

3Cat ships an update every 6 weeks, and RNE Audio monthly. Most recently, 3Cat was updated on October 20, 2026 and RNE Audio 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.*