# UCLA Radio vs Travelear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UCLA Radio at none against Travelear's 2. UCLA Radio also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). Travelear's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travelear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UCLA Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for UCLA Radio against 4.6 for Travelear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 66 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of UCLA Radio's written reviews are positive against 88% of Travelear's.

UCLA Radio ships an update every 12 months, Travelear every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UCLA Radio | Travelear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucla-radio/id420784130/reviews)** | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelear/id1159408401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | **92.2% of reviews** | 87.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Associated Students U.C.L.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420784133) | [kaimo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539344999) |

## What reviewers say

### UCLA Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucla-radio/id420784130)

Stream cultural content from a student-run radio station. Enjoy diverse programming created by over 100 DJs, broadcasting all day, every day.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Student-run programming, Cultural content, 24/7 broadcast, Independent media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎶 Great content and programming
- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Accessible request line

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Nothing streams
- 🐛 Nothing functions
- 🐛 Buggy as all hell
- 🐛 Setlist doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work
- Won't stream at all
- Nothing functions
- App is buggy
- Nothing is loading

**Requested features**

- Fix the app so it works
- Display song names
- Improve UI


### Travelear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelear/id1159408401)

Experience virtual wellness travel with immersive 3D soundscapes. Explore diverse destinations and environments from your home, feeling like you are truly there. Enjoy nature, cityscapes, and more with high-definition binaural audio.

**Highlights:** 3D Soundscapes, Organic wellness recordings, High Definition 3D Binaural Audio, Nature, rain, and city recordings, Map View destination selection, Personalized itinerary creation, Offline listening (subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout | $4.99 | per month |
| Trailblazer | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Immersive audio experience
- ✈️ Virtual travel and escapism
- 😴 Aids in sleep and relaxation
- 🌍 Unique and realistic soundscapes
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Short track durations
- 🌳 Too many nature tracks
- 📱 Incompatible with older devices
- 📉 Infrequent updates
- 🗺️ Map feature takes up too much screen

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after a few minutes
- Screen turns completely black
- App is incompatible with iPhone 6s

**Requested features**

- Longer track durations
- More real-life/urban tracks
- Sleep timer
- Playlist creation
- Lock screen controls (skip/back song)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UCLA Radio free?

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

### Is Travelear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UCLA Radio or Travelear?

UCLA Radio is rated higher. UCLA Radio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Travelear averages 4.6 from 66 ratings.

### Do UCLA Radio or Travelear have ads?

Neither UCLA Radio nor Travelear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UCLA Radio or Travelear?

UCLA Radio ships an update every 12 months, and Travelear every 2 weeks. Most recently, UCLA Radio was updated on November 1, 2026 and Travelear on November 2, 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.*