# Radio Forth vs 100PNL

The clearest difference is ads: 100PNL at none against Radio Forth's shown. 100PNL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Radio Forth's advantage is ratings volume (40 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.

100PNL 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.

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, 100PNL every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio Forth | 100PNL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/100pnl/id700723931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452) | [Radiocorp B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153957646) |

## 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


### 100PNL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100pnl/id700723931)

Listen to your favorite radio station anytime, anywhere with this free app. Stay updated with the latest news, participate in exciting promotions, and send free messages to the studio.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Latest news updates, Exclusive promotions, Free studio messaging, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio Forth free?

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

### Is 100PNL free?

100PNL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Radio Forth or 100PNL?

100PNL is rated higher. Radio Forth averages 4.6 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while 100PNL averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Radio Forth or 100PNL have ads?

Radio Forth shows ads; 100PNL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radio Forth or 100PNL?

Radio Forth ships an update every 4 months, and 100PNL every 3 months. Most recently, Radio Forth was updated on September 25, 2026 and 100PNL on June 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.*