# truTV vs RadioSync

The clearest difference is price: truTV at Free against RadioSync's $1.99. truTV also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). RadioSync's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

truTV is free to download; RadioSync costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

truTV holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: truTV has 14K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of truTV's written reviews are positive against 13% of RadioSync's.

truTV ships an update every 3 months, RadioSync every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | truTV | RadioSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659/reviews)** | [1.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiosync/id802638895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **15.3% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 109 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405623540) | [Dairy State Designs](https://appshunter.io/developer/579326209) |

## What reviewers say

### truTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659)

Stream live sports, full episodes of popular TV shows, and movies on demand. Sign in with your TV provider to access content from truTV and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Watch live sports, Stream full TV episodes, Enjoy blockbuster movies, Sign in with TV provider, Access truTV originals, Watch anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great content like Impractical Jokers and Adam Ruins Everything
- 👍 Decent user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Endless ad loops and poor ad integration
- 📺 Inability to continue watching from where you left off
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Frequent sign-out issues and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to watch episodes
- Freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Login screen issues and inability to sign in
- Video playback problems and constant buffering

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn off closed captions
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Add a 'continue watching' feature
- Improve overall app stability and performance


### RadioSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiosync/id802638895)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Synchronize live radio broadcasts with TV signals for an improved viewing experience. This app allows you to delay audio from your own radio to match delayed TV broadcasts, ideal for sports events. Requires separate hardware adapters for your device.

**Highlights:** Synchronize radio with TV broadcasts, Delay audio for live events, Intuitive controls, Suitable for sports broadcasts, Works with any live event on radio and TV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as described (when functional)
- 👍 Good for syncing radio with TV
- 👍 Instant audio adjustment
- 👍 Excellent price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes immediately
- 🐛 App does not open
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 Support link dead/non-existent
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to use Bluetooth

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App does not open
- App crashes immediately after purchase
- App crashes when trying to use Bluetooth output
- App won't recognize input

**Requested features**

- App needs to be fixed
- Improve support
- Allow background operation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is truTV free?

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

### Is RadioSync free?

RadioSync costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, truTV or RadioSync?

truTV is rated higher. truTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while RadioSync averages 1.5 from 52 ratings.

### Do truTV or RadioSync have ads?

truTV shows ads; RadioSync does not.

### Which is updated more often, truTV or RadioSync?

truTV ships an update every 3 months, and RadioSync every 16 months. Most recently, truTV was updated on November 8, 2026 and RadioSync on November 6, 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.*