# NRK Radio vs Program.no 2.0

The clearest difference is update cadence: NRK Radio at weekly against Program.no 2.0's every 3 weeks. Program.no 2.0's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, 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.

NRK Radio ships an update weekly, Program.no 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NRK Radio | Program.no 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-radio/id401928833/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **794** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) | [Styreportalen AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154490004) |

## What reviewers say

### NRK Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-radio/id401928833)

Stream live radio channels, listen to podcasts, and access recordings of radio programs. Save your favorites, download content for offline listening, and pick up where you left off on any device. Enjoy a vast library of audio content from a national broadcaster.

**Highlights:** Listen to all NRK podcasts, Stream live radio channels, Access recordings of radio programs, Download content for offline listening, Save favorite podcasts and shows, Cross-device listening history, Rewind live radio up to 3 hours

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent music and content selection
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🌍 Great for learning Norwegian language
- 📻 Wide variety of channels and programs
- 🚀 Fast app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🔐 Forced login requirement for downloads
- 🐛 Playback issues and inconsistency
- 🌐 Poor performance outside Norway
- 📊 Low audio bitrate options

**Reported bugs**

- Podcasts fail to start despite multiple attempts
- App playback inconsistent across different days
- Excessive battery consumption
- Playback interruptions when navigating app
- Geolocation-based access restrictions

**Requested features**

- English language interface option
- Higher bitrate streaming options
- Offline download without mandatory login


### Program.no 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/programno-20/id6741143706)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NRK Radio free?

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

### Is Program.no 2.0 free?

Program.no 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NRK Radio or Program.no 2.0 have ads?

Neither NRK Radio nor Program.no 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NRK Radio or Program.no 2.0?

NRK Radio ships an update weekly, and Program.no 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, NRK Radio was updated on October 22, 2026 and Program.no 2.0 on October 18, 2026.

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