Comparison

triple j vs ripgroove

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

Head to head
About

triple j

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
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Get more music on your phone with the triple j app. Listen to live radio, or catch up on Music News, Like A Version and your favourite shows anytime. You can also still stream via AirPlay and Chromecast devices, see all recently played songs, add tracks that you love straight to your Apple Music or Spotify playlists, find your closest FM frequency, update your timezone to listen live wherever you are Australia-wide, or SMS and call triple j directly from the app. triple j – we love music (on your phone)! *** Note that you are responsible for the data transfer and consumption charges incurred by you when using any ABC app. The ABC disclaims all liability for such charges ***

About

ripgroove

Features
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The ripgroove Artist Portal gives artists everything they need to manage their music, connect with fans, and collaborate with the ripgroove team, all from one simple app. Built to make your workflow smoother, faster, and more transparent, the portal lets you: • View and update release information • Track performance and streaming stats • Access promo assets and marketing materials • Receive updates from the ripgroove team • Connect directly for support and collaboration Whether you’re planning your next drop or reviewing your latest stats, the ripgroove Artist Portal helps you stay focused on what matters most — creating great music. Simple, fast, and designed specifically for ripgroove artists.

Screenshots

triple j4 screens
ripgroove3 screens

Verdict

The call

triple j and ripgroove are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
triple j versus ripgroove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertriple jripgroove
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAustralian Broadcasting CorporationMarshall TG

Bugs and requests

triple j

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

ripgroove

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

triple j

No in-app purchases

None

ripgroove

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is triple j free?
triple j is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ripgroove free?
ripgroove is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do triple j or ripgroove have ads?
Neither triple j nor ripgroove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, triple j or ripgroove?
triple j ships an update every 3 weeks, and ripgroove every 3 weeks. Most recently, triple j was updated on October 19, 2026 and ripgroove on September 21, 2026.

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