# Radio Forth vs Original 106 FM

The clearest difference is ads: Original 106 FM at none against Radio Forth's shown. Original 106 FM also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (91% vs 68%). Radio Forth's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, 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.

Original 106 FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio Forth has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Radio Forth's written reviews are positive against 91% of Original 106 FM's.

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, Original 106 FM every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Forth | Original 106 FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-106-fm/id428943442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452) | [D C Thomson & Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/411888319) |

## 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


### Original 106 FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-106-fm/id428943442)

Listen to a local radio station and interact with presenters. Access news, enter competitions, and enjoy multiple spin-off music stations. Stream all the music you love from Original 106.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Presenter interaction, News updates, Competition entries, Spin-off music stations, On-demand content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Forth free?

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

### Is Original 106 FM free?

Original 106 FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Forth or Original 106 FM?

Original 106 FM is rated higher. Radio Forth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Original 106 FM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Radio Forth or Original 106 FM have ads?

Radio Forth shows ads; Original 106 FM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Forth or Original 106 FM?

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, and Original 106 FM every 11 months. Most recently, Radio Forth was updated on September 25, 2026 and Original 106 FM on August 24, 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.*