# Radio Forth vs 80s Radio+

Radio Forth and 80s Radio+ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of 80s Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Radio Forth's. 80s Radio+ also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 41) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Radio Forth against 4.7 for 80s Radio+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 80s Radio+ has 5K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Radio Forth's written reviews are positive against 94% of 80s Radio+'s.

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, 80s Radio+ every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Forth | 80s Radio+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801/reviews) | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80s-radio-plus/id512060499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 46 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452) | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) |

## 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


### 80s Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80s-radio-plus/id512060499)

Stream a diverse selection of internet radio stations dedicated to 1980s music. Enjoy various genres like New Wave, Hair Bands, and Pop while multitasking with background audio playback.

**Highlights:** Streaming 1980s internet radio stations, Diverse channel selection (New Wave, Hair Bands, Pop, Yacht Rock), Background audio playback, Extensive station list, International 80s music channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great music selection
- 👍 Variety of 80s stations
- 👍 Excellent sound quality
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun listening experience
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Too many ads/commercials interrupting songs
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues like song overlapping and buffering
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly when running in the background

**Reported bugs**

- Some stations not working or unavailable
- App crashing or freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add a search function to find specific stations
- Implement a favorites/saved stations feature
- Offer more customization options for station playlists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Forth free?

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

### Is 80s Radio+ free?

80s Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Forth or 80s Radio+?

80s Radio+ is rated higher. Radio Forth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while 80s Radio+ averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.

### Do Radio Forth or 80s Radio+ have ads?

Both Radio Forth and 80s Radio+ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Forth or 80s Radio+?

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, and 80s Radio+ every 3 months. Most recently, Radio Forth was updated on October 29, 2026 and 80s Radio+ on October 29, 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.*