RTÉ Listen vs גלצ
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.
גלצ
Listen to live radio streams, on-demand programs, and exclusive music channels. Stay updated with news, traffic, and sports. Save favorite shows, set reminders, and curate your music playlists.
- Live radio streams
- On-demand programs
- Exclusive music channels
- News updates
- Traffic reports
- Save favorite shows
- Set broadcast reminders
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היישומון הרשמי של גלי צה"ל האזינו לשידור החי של גלצ וגלגלצ, לתכניות מוקלטות, קטעים מהשידור ולערוצי המוזיקה הבלעדיים: סופשבוע רגוע, להיטים חמים, גל עברי, ים תיכוני, רוק קלאסי ועשורים. הישארו מחוברים עם עדכוני חדשות שוטפים, דיווחי תנועה, שידורי ספורט, פודקאסטים ומוזיקה חדשה. שמרו תכניות מועדפות להאזנה עתידית, הגדירו תזכורות לשידורים, דרגו ובנו לעצמכם רשימת שירים מועדפים. מוזיקה, חדשות, תרבות, בידור וכל פרקי האוניברסיטה המשודרת החדשה – בלחיצת כפתור ומכל מקום. The Offical Galei Zahal App Listen to GLZ (Galatz) and GLGLZ (Galgalatz) live stream, on-demand, exclusive content and brand new streaming channels: Chilled Weekend, Hits, Israeli Classics, Mediterranean, Classic Rock and Alternative. Stay connected with news updates, traffic, podcasts and new music. Save programs for future listening, set reminders for shows, rate and build your favorite songs list. Music, News, Culture, Academy & Entertainment directly from Israel to anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RTÉ Listen at 4.8 against גלצ's 3.2. RTÉ Listen also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 58%). גלצ's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of RTÉ Listen's written reviews are positive against 58% of גלצ's.
RTÉ Listen ships an update every 4 months, גלצ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RTÉ Listen | גלצ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | 3.2 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews — better | 57.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RTÉ | GLZ Radio |
Customer experience
RTÉ Listen
גלצ
User reviews
RTÉ Listen
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Great for listening to Irish radio
- 🎧 Wonderful music and entertainment
- 🌍 Connects expats to home
- 🔊 High-quality audio
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Slow to load, buffer issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate, poor UI
- 🔇 Excessive ads before programs
- 📺 Lack of landscape mode on iPad
גלצ
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Diverse and eclectic music
- 🎉 Great radio station from Israel
- 💻 Convenient app for listening abroad
- 🎧 Excellent music selection and programs
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and technical issues
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Unintuitive and user-unfriendly UI
- 🗣️ Biased news coverage and content
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
גלצ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Can't hear recorded programs
- Playback issues, stops working randomly
- Doesn't work continuously, lags frequently
Requested features
4 requests- Add Airplay support
- Improve syncing with Bluetooth/speakers
- Provide option to change language
- Add more user settings (sound quality, equalizer)
In-app purchases
RTÉ Listen
No in-app purchases
גלצ
No in-app purchases
