Comparison

GarageFM vs DeepNova

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

Head to head
About

GarageFM

Access non-stop music streams curated by dance music stars and residents. Discover new releases, news, and music events with links to purchase tracks. Enjoy customizable stream quality and playback controls.

Highlights
  • Non-stop music streams
  • Curated playlists by DJs
  • High-quality tracks
  • News and fresh releases
  • iTunes catalog links
  • Adjustable stream quality
Features
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Non-stop MixRadio. Three streams' broadcasting. The playlist is compilated by the stars of dance music and residents
 of Garage Soundsystem. Tons of high-quality tracks with the links to iMixes.ru catalog in iTunes. News, fresh releases, and music events. Menu: imixes: - music Newsline, announcements. - releases from iMixes.ru catalog. Preview, descriptions, iTunes links. Garage FM Online (logo): - choice of stream's quality 64, 128, 192 kbps - functionality: play, stop, pause, volume. playlist: - today (playlist) - week (schedule) Enjoy!

About

DeepNova

Features
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Welcome to DeepNova Radio – Your Premium Electronic Music Destination Looking for music that moves you? DeepNova Radio delivers the best curated experience for lovers of electronic sound – 24/7, ad-free, and always in top quality. What’s Inside the App? DeepNova Main: The world’s smoothest deep house collection – soulful, elegant, unforgettable. ClubNova: Dancefloor-ready hits, funky house vibes, and high-energy rhythms. TranceNova: Euphoric trance and progressive tracks to lift your spirit and energize your day. And many more are coming soon. Whether you're working, driving, relaxing, or partying – DeepNova has the perfect soundtrack for every moment. Features: - Clean, minimal interface - Background audio playback - Ultra-high quality streaming (320kbps) - Original high-quality songs only! - No ads. Ever. Why DeepNova? We don’t just play music. We curate emotions. With a constantly updated playlist and hand-picked selections, we bring you a premium radio experience like no other. Auto-Renewable Subscription Information - Monthly Premium Plan – $2.99/month - Yearly Premium Plan – $18.99/year Subscription Benefits: - Limitless access to every feature - Show song metadata info - Ad-free experience - Unlock all premium features Payment & Renewal: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Links: Privacy Policy: https://deepnovaradio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GarageFM4 screens
DeepNova3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GarageFM at none against DeepNova's 4. GarageFM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 14.0). DeepNova's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 37 months). On price 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. DeepNova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GarageFM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GarageFM ships an update every 37 months, DeepNova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GarageFM versus DeepNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarageFMDeepNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlgosoftmediaVicolin Cordoneanu

In-app purchases

None

GarageFM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DeepNova

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Plan2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Plan2 variants$18.996 Months

Questions

Is GarageFM free?
GarageFM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeepNova free?
DeepNova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GarageFM or DeepNova have ads?
DeepNova shows ads; GarageFM does not.
Which is updated more often, GarageFM or DeepNova?
GarageFM ships an update every 37 months, and DeepNova every 2 months. Most recently, GarageFM was updated on November 1, 2026 and DeepNova on October 30, 2026.

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