# iCatholicRadio vs 4

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iCatholicRadio at 13.0 against 4's 15.0. On price, ads, 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCatholicRadio | 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icatholicradio/id370685543/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **236** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [The Station of the Cross Catholic Radio Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/991124306) | [Daniel Kazal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896542690) |

## 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

**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


### 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/419/id6768128155)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCatholicRadio free?

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

### Is 4 free?

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

### Do iCatholicRadio or 4 have ads?

Neither iCatholicRadio nor 4 shows ads.

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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.*