# The New ClassicalFM vs Radios Canada

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radios Canada at 79% against The New ClassicalFM's 26%. Radios Canada also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). The New ClassicalFM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radios Canada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The New ClassicalFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radios Canada holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of The New ClassicalFM's written reviews are positive against 79% of Radios Canada's.

The New ClassicalFM ships an update every 2 weeks, Radios Canada every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The New ClassicalFM | Radios Canada |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-classicalfm/id419917792/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MZMEDIA Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/419917796) | [Omar Benslimane](https://appshunter.io/developer/642142684) |

## What reviewers say

### The New ClassicalFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-new-classicalfm/id419917792)

This app offers a curated selection of beautiful classical music to help you relax and refresh. Enjoy timeless hits, interviews with renowned artists, live performances, and arts news.

**Highlights:** Classical music streaming, Artist interviews, Live performances, Arts news and information, Relaxing music selection

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 👍 Generally good app functionality (historically)
- 🎵 High-quality sound

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App frequently not working
- ❌ Frequent buffering/stopping
- ❌ Outdated interface
- ❌ Video playback issues
- ❌ High data usage (video)

**Reported bugs**

- ObjectMapper failed to serialize response
- App no longer working
- Station will not broadcast
- Cannot get station to play
- Error message when trying to send notifications

**Requested features**

- Add a sleep timer
- Option for audio-only streaming
- Show what music is playing
- Optimize for newer iPhone screens
- Add a timer for automatic pausing


### Radios Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681)

Access a wide variety of popular Canadian radio stations in a single, easy-to-use application. Stream your favorite music and talk shows over your internet connection, even while using other apps. Enjoy continuous updates for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Access to popular Canadian radio stations, Background listening, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Continuous station list updates, Internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of stations
- 👍 Clear sound quality
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Works well on older iPhones
- 👍 Good for practicing listening skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many stations unavailable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Stations stop working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain radio stations (e.g., CBC)
- App doesn't work on iPad
- App doesn't work on iPhone X
- App shows a black screen on iPhone 8
- Stations are unavailable

**Requested features**

- Add commercial-free smooth jazz and chill stations
- Add recording functionality
- Add Jazz.fm Toronto 91.1
- Add X92.9 Calgary
- Add more local stations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The New ClassicalFM free?

The New ClassicalFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Radios Canada free?

Radios Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The New ClassicalFM or Radios Canada?

Radios Canada is rated higher. The New ClassicalFM averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Radios Canada averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do The New ClassicalFM or Radios Canada have ads?

Neither The New ClassicalFM nor Radios Canada shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The New ClassicalFM or Radios Canada?

The New ClassicalFM ships an update every 2 weeks, and Radios Canada every 7 months. Most recently, The New ClassicalFM was updated on October 23, 2026 and Radios Canada on October 23, 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.*