# triple j vs PBS FM

The clearest difference is monetization model: PBS FM at free against triple j's free with in-app purchases. PBS FM also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 74%). triple j's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for triple j against 5.0 for PBS FM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: triple j has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of triple j's written reviews are positive against 84% of PBS FM's.

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, PBS FM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | triple j | PBS FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-fm/id1522886277/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232) | [Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-Operative Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522886279) |

## What reviewers say

### triple j

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957)

Stream live radio, catch up on favorite shows, and discover new music. Access news, exclusive sessions, and easily add songs to your streaming playlists. Find local frequencies and manage your listening experience.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show catch-up, Music news updates, Add songs to playlists, Find FM frequencies, AirPlay and Chromecast support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Great music
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Incredible!
- 🚀 Love the J's

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes a lot
- 🐛 Keeps saying it can't download content
- 🐛 Frustrating
- 🐛 Sketchy On Demand
- 🐛 Doesn't update song info

**Reported bugs**

- Station jumping issue
- Song history refreshing/disappearing
- Chromecast issues
- Spotify integration issues

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save favorite mixes
- Offline listening for On Demand content
- Sonos integration


### PBS FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-fm/id1522886277)

Stream Melbourne's PBS FM live or on demand. Discover a wide range of specialist music programs, set reminders for shows, and save episodes to listen to later. Stay informed about events at Melbourne's dedicated music radio station.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand listening, Show reminders, Save episodes to library, Music event updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is triple j free?

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

### Is PBS FM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, triple j or PBS FM?

PBS FM is rated higher. triple j averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while PBS FM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do triple j or PBS FM have ads?

Neither triple j nor PBS FM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, triple j or PBS FM?

triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, and PBS FM every 5 weeks. Most recently, triple j was updated on November 1, 2026 and PBS FM on October 29, 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.*