# Smooth FM vs Smooth Global

The clearest difference is ads: Smooth Global at none against Smooth FM's shown. Smooth Global also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (4 vs 2). Smooth FM's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Smooth FM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Smooth FM's written reviews are positive against 71% of Smooth Global's.

Smooth FM ships an update every 4 weeks, Smooth Global every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smooth FM | Smooth Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-fm/id465965097/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-global/id512005407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BMHAudioPortugal Holdings, Unipessoal Lda & Comandita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718730319) | [SmoothJazz.com Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199365434) |

## What reviewers say

### Smooth FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-fm/id465965097)

Discover a curated selection of Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Soul, Blues, and Bossa Nova music. Enjoy themed digital radios and take your favorite sounds with you anywhere.

**Highlights:** Curated music selection, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Soul, Blues, Bossa Nova, Themed digital radios, Portable music experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smooth Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-global/id512005407)

Experience the world's first internet jazz radio station with a music and lifestyle app. Enjoy handcrafted radio stations, discover jazz festivals, listen to new music, and explore weekly airplay charts and jazz videos.

**Highlights:** Two handcrafted radio stations, Travel portal with jazz festivals, New music Listening Loft, Weekly Airplay Charts, Jazz videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smooth FM free?

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

### Is Smooth Global free?

Smooth Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smooth FM or Smooth Global?

Smooth FM is rated higher. Smooth FM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Smooth Global averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do Smooth FM or Smooth Global have ads?

Smooth FM shows ads; Smooth Global does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smooth FM or Smooth Global?

Smooth FM ships an update every 4 weeks, and Smooth Global every 2 months. Most recently, Smooth FM was updated on September 23, 2026 and Smooth Global on June 1, 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.*