Comparison

Radio Buddy vs Ample.fm

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Ample.fm

Features
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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

Screenshots

Radio Buddy4 screens
Ample.fm4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Radio Buddy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ample.fm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Radio Buddy versus Ample.fm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio BuddyAmple.fm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMark MillerRoman Stefko

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Radio Buddy

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Extra-Large Tip$9.99
None

Ample.fm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Buddy free?
Radio Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ample.fm free?
Ample.fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Buddy or Ample.fm have ads?
Neither Radio Buddy nor Ample.fm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Buddy or Ample.fm?
Radio Buddy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ample.fm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Radio Buddy was updated on September 20, 2026 and Ample.fm on September 9, 2026.

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