# triple j vs RedThread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: triple j at none against RedThread's 2. triple j also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). RedThread's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. triple j asks for nothing beyond the download.

triple j ships an update fortnightly, RedThread weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | triple j | RedThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triple-j/id458003957/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **35** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Australian Broadcasting Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/306583232) | [mSync POC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883422736) |

## 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


### RedThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread/id6762317751)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is triple j free?

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

### Is RedThread free?

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

### Do triple j or RedThread have ads?

Neither triple j nor RedThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, triple j or RedThread?

triple j ships an update fortnightly, and RedThread weekly. Most recently, triple j was updated on October 11, 2026 and RedThread on October 6, 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.*