Radio Buddy vs Ample.fm
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio Buddy
Stream radio stations from around the world with a curated selection of favorites. Save and favorite stations for quick access, or add new ones via search. Explore global music and enjoy a personalized listening experience.
- Stream global radio stations
- Curated favorite stations
- Save and favorite stations
- Add new stations via search
- Personalized music discovery
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Radio Buddy has arrived and wants to be your new music friend. Discover a world of music at your fingertips. Radio Buddy lets you stream radio stations from across the globe, starting with a hand-picked list of curated favorites. Save the stations you love, favorite them for quick access, or remove any that don’t match your vibe — or add new stations anytime using the search feature. Sit back, explore, and enjoy the sounds of the world with Radio Buddy! Radio Buddy: your new music friend. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Radio Buddy is completely free to use and includes all features with no restrictions. If you enjoy this app, consider leaving a tip! Your support help keeps development going.
Ample.fm
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* Local cache support * 5 star rating * Smart autoplay when nearing end of the queue * Dark & light mode with adaptive interface colors
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ample.fm at none against Radio Buddy's 4. Ample.fm also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Radio Buddy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ample.fm asks for nothing beyond the download.
Radio Buddy ships an update every 5 weeks, Ample.fm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Buddy | Ample.fm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Miller | Roman Stefko |
In-app purchases
Radio Buddy
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Extra-Large Tip$9.99
Ample.fm
No in-app purchases
Questions
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