# Mix 96.5 vs VirtuFriends

Mix 96.5 and VirtuFriends both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mix 96.5's written reviews are positive against 56% of VirtuFriends's. Mix 96.5 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). VirtuFriends's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VirtuFriends sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mix 96.5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Mix 96.5 against 4.4 for VirtuFriends. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VirtuFriends has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Mix 96.5's written reviews are positive against 56% of VirtuFriends's.

Mix 96.5 ships an update every 3 months, VirtuFriends weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mix 96.5 | VirtuFriends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-965/id375740841/reviews) | **[4.4 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtufriends/id6730119842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Saga Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/333180331) | [Rene Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728485042) |

## What reviewers say

### Mix 96.5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-965/id375740841)

Stay connected with your favorite radio station through its official app. Access content, follow social media updates, and visit the station's website for more information.

**Highlights:** Official radio station app, Social media integration, Website access, Content updates

**In-app purchases:** none


### VirtuFriends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtufriends/id6730119842)

Bring your favorite characters to life and craft unique stories. Explore a world of imagination and creativity with interactive elements. Share your narratives and connect with a community of storytellers.

**Highlights:** Character-driven story creation, Interactive narrative elements, Community sharing, Imagination and creativity tools, Digital storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Pages / Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Generate 25 Pages Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Generate 100 New Pages Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 300 Pages Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Messages | $9.99 | per month |
| Generate 100 Pages Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 500 Pages Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Generate 50 Pages Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Generate 300 Pages / Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Generate 150 Monthly Pages | $19.99 | per month |
| 500 Pages Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| 15 Pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generate 50 Pages | $9.99 | one-time |
| Generate 150 pages | $24.99 | one-time |
| Generate 300 Pages | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mix 96.5 free?

Mix 96.5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VirtuFriends free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mix 96.5 or VirtuFriends?

VirtuFriends is rated higher. Mix 96.5 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while VirtuFriends averages 4.4 from 53 ratings.

### Do Mix 96.5 or VirtuFriends have ads?

VirtuFriends shows ads; Mix 96.5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mix 96.5 or VirtuFriends?

Mix 96.5 ships an update every 3 months, and VirtuFriends weekly. Most recently, Mix 96.5 was updated on October 23, 2026 and VirtuFriends on October 24, 2026.

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