# Radio Forth vs Braw Bagpipe Tuner

The clearest difference is rating: Radio Forth at 4.6 against Braw Bagpipe Tuner's 3.9. Radio Forth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Braw Bagpipe Tuner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Braw Bagpipe Tuner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per year. Radio Forth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radio Forth holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Radio Forth's written reviews are positive against 64% of Braw Bagpipe Tuner's.

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, Braw Bagpipe Tuner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Forth | Braw Bagpipe Tuner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801/reviews)** | [3.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braw-bagpipe-tuner/id1223026937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452) | [Avoir Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222990125) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio Forth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801)

Access live and on-demand content from your favorite radio stations, including shows, podcasts, and playlists. Build custom queues, stay updated on events, and enjoy high-quality streaming.

**Highlights:** Listen live and on-demand, Favorite shows and podcasts, Customizable 'My List' queue, Intelligent streaming, Event and competition recommendations, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎤 Engaging DJs and banter
- 📱 Accessible on the go
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 😊 Entertaining shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Forced adverts on startup
- 🙄 Repetitive song selection
- 😩 Constant login issues
-  intrusive data collection
-  frustrating user experience

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps closing down randomly
- Login issues, constantly asking to log in
- App crashes
- App buffers a lot
- Episode playback issues (opens App Store)

**Requested features**

- Allow guest user access without account creation
- Ability to restart live shows from the beginning
- Wake up timer/alarm clock functionality
- Support for iOS 14 widgets


### Braw Bagpipe Tuner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braw-bagpipe-tuner/id1223026937)

This application helps bagpipe players tune their chanter and drones accurately while playing. It uses advanced pitch detection and unique technology to analyze tuning in real-time, even accounting for ornamentation. An optional unlock provides access to advanced features.

**Highlights:** Tune chanter while playing, Accurate tuning during performance, Easy drone tuning (Bass & Tenor), QuantumNote technology for real-time analysis, Automatic note detection, Customizable chanter tuning schemes, High contrast theme for outdoor use

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Braw Tuner Pro | $21.99 | per year |
| Permanent full unlock | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Forth free?

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

### Is Braw Bagpipe Tuner free?

Braw Bagpipe Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Forth or Braw Bagpipe Tuner?

Radio Forth is rated higher. Radio Forth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Braw Bagpipe Tuner averages 3.9 from 46 ratings.

### Do Radio Forth or Braw Bagpipe Tuner have ads?

Radio Forth shows ads; Braw Bagpipe Tuner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Forth or Braw Bagpipe Tuner?

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, and Braw Bagpipe Tuner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Radio Forth was updated on October 17, 2026 and Braw Bagpipe Tuner on October 14, 2026.

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