# Radio Kerry vs RTÉ Listen

The clearest difference is rating: RTÉ Listen at 4.8 against Radio Kerry's 3.8. RTÉ Listen also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 6). Radio Kerry's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

RTÉ Listen holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Listen has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

Radio Kerry ships an update every 2 months, RTÉ Listen every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Kerry | RTÉ Listen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-kerry/id370897629/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-listen/id470493202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **67.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 42 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radio Kerry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1117033229) | [RTÉ](https://appshunter.io/developer/417236883) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Kerry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-kerry/id370897629)

Access local news, events, special offers, weather, and podcasts. This app makes listening to your favorite radio station easier than ever, with features to save tickets and deals.

**Highlights:** Local news 24/7 with pictures and videos, Special offers and deals, Event ticket purchasing, Digital wallet for tickets and deals, Follow local businesses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RTÉ Listen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rte-listen/id470493202)

Stream live radio stations and discover a vast library of award-winning podcasts from Ireland's national broadcaster. Enjoy content across various genres, from news and sports to drama and children's programming.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Extensive podcast library, Award-winning original content, Multiple radio station options, Content across news, sports, and kids genres

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Great for listening to Irish radio
- 🎧 Wonderful music and entertainment
- 🌍 Connects expats to home
- 🔊 High-quality audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Slow to load, buffer issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate, poor UI
- 🔇 Excessive ads before programs
- 📺 Lack of landscape mode on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or stops playing unexpectedly
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices
- Delayed availability of programs for playback

**Requested features**

- Ability to pause, rewind, and resume live programs
- Quicker availability of programs for playback
- More customization options
- Improved search and discovery
- Airplay/Chromecast support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Kerry free?

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

### Is RTÉ Listen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radio Kerry or RTÉ Listen?

RTÉ Listen is rated higher. Radio Kerry averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while RTÉ Listen averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Radio Kerry or RTÉ Listen have ads?

Both Radio Kerry and RTÉ Listen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Kerry or RTÉ Listen?

Radio Kerry ships an update every 2 months, and RTÉ Listen every 4 months. Most recently, Radio Kerry was updated on November 1, 2026 and RTÉ Listen 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.*