# Radio 24 vs Quattroruote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radio 24 at none against Quattroruote's 10. Radio 24 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Quattroruote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Quattroruote sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Radio 24 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Radio 24 against 4.3 for Quattroruote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Radio 24's written reviews are positive against 40% of Quattroruote's.

Radio 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, Quattroruote every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio 24 | Quattroruote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-24/id365304617/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quattroruote/id376368010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **42.6% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Il Sole 24 Ore SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/373950263) | [Editoriale Domus SpA](https://appshunter.io/developer/299629227) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio 24

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-24/id365304617)

Access the full programming of a news and talk radio station, including live streams, on-demand podcasts, original audio series, and video content. Enjoy a rich catalog of current affairs, culture, sports, finance, and economy topics. Register for advanced features like offline listening and personalized playlists.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand podcast listening, Original podcast series, Audio miniseries and video series, Program guide and archives, Offline episode downloads, Customizable playlists

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content and analysis
- 👍 Informative and educational
- 👍 Useful for learning Italian
- 👍 Good for staying updated on Italian news
- 👍 Live streaming and podcasts available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🐛 Poor podcast playback (skipping, not starting, restarting)
- 🐛 Issues with live streaming (interruptions, buffering)
- 🐛 Bad integration with Apple CarPlay
- 🐛 Login and registration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Podcasts don't start or play from the beginning
- Audio stutters or drops constantly
- CarPlay issues: black screen, no audio, functions not available, playback not resuming
- Login errors: incorrect password, no account associated with email

**Requested features**

- Ability to resume podcasts from where left off
- Horizontal mode for iPad
- Timer for sleep/shutdown
- Option to save favorite programs
- Display podcast duration


### Quattroruote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quattroruote/id376368010)

Access the latest motoring news, reviews, and price lists from a leading automotive magazine. Enjoy digital editions with offline reading, multimedia content, and real-time updates. Save articles and share them across devices.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Offline consultation, Photo galleries and videos, Real-time news updates, Optimized search engine, Save articles, Share content

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quattroruote | $3.99 | per month |
| Dossier Fuoristrada&SUV 2010 | $1.99 | one-time |
| July, 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| October, 2010 | $3.99 | one-time |
| January, 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |
| February, 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |
| July, 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |
| August, 2011 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Abbonamento 3 Mesi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Abbonamento 12 Mesi | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio 24 free?

Radio 24 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quattroruote free?

Quattroruote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radio 24 or Quattroruote?

Quattroruote is rated higher. Radio 24 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Quattroruote averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Radio 24 or Quattroruote have ads?

Radio 24 shows ads; Quattroruote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio 24 or Quattroruote?

Radio 24 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Quattroruote every 2 months. Most recently, Radio 24 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Quattroruote on November 1, 2026.

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