# iCatholicRadio vs Llamada Final Phoenix

The clearest difference is ads: Llamada Final Phoenix at none against iCatholicRadio's shown. Llamada Final Phoenix also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). iCatholicRadio's advantage is ratings volume (239 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

Llamada Final Phoenix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCatholicRadio has 239 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, Llamada Final Phoenix every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCatholicRadio | Llamada Final Phoenix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatholicradio/id370685543/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llamada-final-phoenix/id1577839466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **239** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/991124306) | [James Castrejon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440680090) |

## What reviewers say

### iCatholicRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatholicradio/id370685543)

Access Catholic talk radio and faithful Catholic music in a single application. Explore Scripture, devotionals, Church history, and apologetics. Enjoy live streams and on-demand podcasts featuring international and local affiliate stations, plus a dedicated music stream.

**Highlights:** Catholic talk radio streams, Catholic music streams, Live and on-demand content, Scripture and devotional content, Church history and apologetics, English and Spanish streams, Local affiliate station broadcasts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📻 Comprehensive Catholic radio programming and content
- 👍 User-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface
- 🆓 Free app with no subscription requirements
- 📱 Portable access to Catholic content anytime, anywhere
- 🎙️ High-quality programming with engaging hosts and priests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stops working unexpectedly
- 📡 Audio streaming cuts out or drops connection
- 🔤 Font size too small and difficult to read
- 🎵 No song/artist information displayed during music playback
- 🔄 Navigation issues between live broadcast and podcasts

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after extended use or randomly
- Audio playback fails to start or play
- Streaming disconnects during long listening sessions
- App crashes on certain device models (iPhone 5, etc.)
- Live feed unavailable while podcasts still work

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
- Song and artist metadata display for music content
- Chromecast support for casting to other devices
- Ability to remember last-played stream on app restart
- Improved commercial break transitions


### Llamada Final Phoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/llamada-final-phoenix/id1577839466)

This app allows users to view event galleries, submit donations and prayer requests, and access a monthly calendar. Stay updated with push notifications for special events and connect through social media and contact information.

**Highlights:** Event gallery, Donations and prayer requests, Monthly calendar, Push notifications, Social media integration, Contact information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCatholicRadio free?

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

### Is Llamada Final Phoenix free?

Llamada Final Phoenix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCatholicRadio or Llamada Final Phoenix?

Llamada Final Phoenix is rated higher. iCatholicRadio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Llamada Final Phoenix averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do iCatholicRadio or Llamada Final Phoenix have ads?

iCatholicRadio shows ads; Llamada Final Phoenix does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCatholicRadio or Llamada Final Phoenix?

iCatholicRadio ships an update every 6 months, and Llamada Final Phoenix every 6 weeks. Most recently, iCatholicRadio was updated on November 6, 2026 and Llamada Final Phoenix on November 3, 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.*