# Talk Stream vs Caravan to Midnight

The clearest difference is rating: Caravan to Midnight at 5.0 against Talk Stream's 4.5. Caravan to Midnight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Talk Stream's advantage is ratings volume (639 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talk Stream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Caravan to Midnight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Caravan to Midnight holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Stream has 639 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Talk Stream's written reviews are positive against 100% of Caravan to Midnight's.

Talk Stream ships an update monthly, Caravan to Midnight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Stream | Caravan to Midnight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (639 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-stream/id402203488/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-to-midnight/id6758942746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **639** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talk Stream Live, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/339608625) | [Caravan to Midnight Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507394711) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-stream/id402203488)

Access thousands of live streaming talk radio shows 24/7. Discover popular shows ranked by users, with options to save favorites and use a sleep timer. Listen via data or phone minutes.

**Highlights:** Live streaming talk radio, User-ranked show lists, Favorites pinning, Sleep timer, Listen by phone or data, News headlines integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for talk radio
- 🚀 Fantastic interface and navigation
- 💡 Wide variety of shows and stations
- 🌍 Ability to listen to out-of-market stations
- 🎧 Clear audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and app crashes
- 🔊 Too many ads and commercials interrupting content
- 🔋 App stops playing when screen is locked or device goes to sleep
- 🔍 Lack of search/history features to find specific shows

**Reported bugs**

- Certain stations (like Fox News) consistently crash the app
- Audio sometimes skips or cuts out during playback
- App fails to reconnect to streams after interruptions

**Requested features**

- Add more liberal/left-leaning talk shows for balance
- Implement a sleep timer feature
- Improve background playback and screen lock functionality
- Add search and bookmarking capabilities


### Caravan to Midnight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-to-midnight/id6758942746)

This app features weekly interviews with global guests discussing a wide range of topics including news, paranormal events, science, politics, and entertainment. It provides qualified opinions and real intel from alternative and obscure sources.

**Highlights:** Weekly guest interviews, Alternative news sources, Discussions on paranormal, Coverage of science and politics, Insights on health and nutrition, Exploration of futurism and technology

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Stream free?

Talk Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caravan to Midnight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talk Stream or Caravan to Midnight?

Caravan to Midnight is rated higher. Talk Stream averages 4.5 out of 5 from 639 ratings, while Caravan to Midnight averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Talk Stream or Caravan to Midnight have ads?

Talk Stream shows ads; Caravan to Midnight does not.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Stream or Caravan to Midnight?

Talk Stream ships an update monthly, and Caravan to Midnight fortnightly. Most recently, Talk Stream was updated on November 10, 2026 and Caravan to Midnight on October 31, 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.*