Comparison

BlackBox vs FM 81

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlackBox

Stream live web radio stations and listen to podcasts from your favorite shows. Enjoy a wide selection of audio content on demand.

Highlights
  • Live web radio streaming
  • On-demand podcast playback
  • Access favorite shows
  • Extensive audio content
Features
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Écoutez BlackBox en direct ou en replay, des dizaines de webradios et accédez aux podcasts de vos émissions préférées.

About

FM 81

Features
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FM 81, c'est la radio locale de Graulhet et Mazamet. De la musique et des infos locales.

Screenshots

BlackBox3 screens
FM 814 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlackBox at every 2 months against FM 81's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackBox ships an update every 2 months, FM 81 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
BlackBox versus FM 81: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackBoxFM 81
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGroupe 1981100%Radio

In-app purchases

None

BlackBox

No in-app purchases

None

FM 81

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlackBox free?
BlackBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FM 81 free?
FM 81 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlackBox or FM 81 have ads?
Both BlackBox and FM 81 show ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackBox or FM 81?
BlackBox ships an update every 2 months, and FM 81 every 7 months. Most recently, BlackBox was updated on October 29, 2026 and FM 81 on October 25, 2026.

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