RTÉ Listen vs 8Radio.com Live
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.
8Radio.com Live
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The 8Radio philosophy is simple - we play the music we like and we hope you like it too. 8Radio.com plays the very best in New and Classic Alternative music with hidden gems, quality Irish music, live sessions and much more. Visit us at 8Radio.com or follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, X and Facebook @8RadioIreland and feel free to suggest any songs that you think we should be playing. This app allows listeners to listen to our live programme stream as well as to listen to the best of our programming via our Online service. 8Radio.com broadcasts from Dublin, Ireland and is operated by 8Radio Vision Ltd. It has been independently owned and operated since 2013.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RTÉ Listen at every 4 months against 8Radio.com Live's every 25 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RTÉ Listen ships an update every 4 months, 8Radio.com Live every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTÉ Listen | 8Radio.com Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | 8Radio Vision Limited |
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
8Radio.com Live
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RTÉ Listen
No in-app purchases
8Radio.com Live
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is RTÉ Listen free?
Is 8Radio.com Live free?
Do RTÉ Listen or 8Radio.com Live have ads?
Which is updated more often, RTÉ Listen or 8Radio.com Live?
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