RTÉ Listen vs Irish Radio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RTÉ Listen
Stream live radio stations and discover a vast library of award-winning podcasts from Ireland's national broadcaster. Enjoy content across various genres, from news and sports to drama and children's programming.
- Live radio streaming
- Extensive podcast library
- Award-winning original content
- Multiple radio station options
- Content across news, sports, and kids genres
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From breaking news to great music and brilliant storytelling, RTÉ Listen lets you play live radio or hear the latest podcasts and on-demand audio from RTÉ. LIVE RADIO PLAYER: Tune in to RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and RTÉ Gold. ON-DEMAND RADIO: Pick up where you left off or play full episodes of your favourite shows, like Brendan O'Connor, Marty in the Morning, Morning Ireland and 2FM Drive with Laura and Katja. TRENDING CLIPS: Catch the moments everyone's talking about, from the biggest trending interviews to the best bits from across the RTÉ schedule. DOWNLOADS AND FAVOURITES: Create an account to favourite shows you love, manage your queue and download episodes for on-the-go.
Irish Radio
Stream live Irish radio stations featuring music, news, and talk shows. Enjoy traditional Celtic tunes, folk vibes, and modern broadcasts from across Ireland. The app also includes bonus features like horoscopes and weather updates.
- Live Irish radio stations
- Traditional & Celtic music genres
- Smooth streaming
- Background play & AirPlay
- Daily Horoscope
- Real-time Weather
- Sudoku & Quiz Games
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Listen to the best Irish radio stations live, anytime and anywhere. Irish Radio – Live Stations brings you music, news, talk shows, and traditional Irish sounds in one fast and easy-to-use app. Stay connected to Ireland whether you’re at home or abroad. Main Features: • Live radio stations from Ireland • Music, news, talk shows and traditional Irish (trad) content • Podcasts – listen to your favorite shows anytime • Fast and stable streaming • Save your favorite stations for quick access • Simple and user-friendly interface • Background listening while using other apps • Works on WiFi and mobile data Discover a wide range of Irish stations with the latest hits, classic tunes, live news, and authentic Irish culture. Perfect for anyone who wants to: • Listen to Irish radio live • Follow news and current events • Enjoy Irish music and trad sessions • Stay connected to Ireland from anywhere Download now and start listening to Irish radio live! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RTÉ Listen at none against Irish Radio's 2. RTÉ Listen also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 202). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Irish Radio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RTÉ Listen asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RTÉ Listen against 4.7 for Irish Radio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTÉ Listen has 1K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of RTÉ Listen's written reviews are positive against 71% of Irish Radio's.
RTÉ Listen ships an update every 5 months, Irish Radio every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | RTÉ Listen | Irish Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | 4.7 (202 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 202 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | Visar Haliti |
Customer experience
RTÉ Listen
Irish Radio
Bugs and requests
RTÉ Listen
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or stops playing unexpectedly
- Playback issues when switching between apps
- Inconsistent behavior on different devices
- Delayed availability of programs for playback
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to pause, rewind, and resume live programs
- Quicker availability of programs for playback
- More customization options
- Improved search and discovery
- Airplay/Chromecast support
Irish Radio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RTÉ Listen
No in-app purchases
Irish Radio
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$17.991 Year
