# FMStation vs RadioLive App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FMStation at none against RadioLive App's 2. FMStation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 1). RadioLive App's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RadioLive App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FMStation asks for nothing beyond the download.

FMStation ships an update every 8 days, RadioLive App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FMStation | RadioLive App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmstation/id453459897/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BartMolk](https://appshunter.io/developer/422928070) | [Innovation Hub Studio LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781333088) |

## What reviewers say

### FMStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmstation/id453459897)

Listen to live radio stations globally with the ability to pause and rewind up to 30 minutes. Discover music by genre, country, or mood, and never miss a song with automatic song recognition and history. Wake up or fall asleep to your favorite stations.

**Highlights:** Pause and rewind live radio, Global station discovery by country and genre, Automatic song recognition and history, Smart station suggestions, Sleep timer and alarm functionality, Home screen widgets and voice control, Cross-device compatibility (iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RadioLive App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiolive-app/id6781333086)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| RadioLive App Lifetime Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FMStation free?

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

### Is RadioLive App free?

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

### Do FMStation or RadioLive App have ads?

RadioLive App shows ads; FMStation does not.

### Which is updated more often, FMStation or RadioLive App?

FMStation ships an update every 8 days, and RadioLive App every 9 days. Most recently, FMStation was updated on November 13, 2026 and RadioLive App on November 5, 2026.

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