Comparison

RFE/RL vs MyVoiceCounts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RFE/RL

Access uncensored news and open debate from Europe and Asia. This app provides breaking news, live broadcasts, and on-demand audio/video in 22 languages, covering 36 regions. Customize your feed and download content for offline access.

Highlights
  • News in 22 languages
  • Coverage of 36 regions
  • Customizable news by topic
  • Live broadcasts (audio, video, blogs)
  • On-demand audio and video
  • Breaking news push notifications
  • Offline reading, watching, and listening
Features
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The free, official Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty mobile application – the ultimate news experience for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Get your news in 22 languages, covering 36 regions and countries in Europe and Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia. With over 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the most comprehensive news operations in the world. RFE/RL operates in countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion and open debate. Get the latest, breaking news from RFE/RL and our global network of journalists. Highlights: • News in 22 languages • Covering 36 regions and countries • Customize your news by topic • Enjoy reading, listening and watching • Live broadcasts include audio, video and live blogs • Read stories while listening to on-demand and live audio and video • Breaking news push notifications • Save download time and data costs by using the “Low-Bandwidth Mode” • Bookmark and download for offline reading, watching, and listening • Share your favorite stories via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms • Send your photo, video, audio and text reports to RFE/RL Supported languages: • English • South Slavic (Srpskohrvatski) • Macedonian (Македонски) • Kosovo (Shqip) • Romanian (Română) • Belarusian (Беларуская) • Ukrainian (Українська) • Crimean-Tatar (Qırımtatarca) • Russian (Русский) • Tatar-Bashkir (Татар) • Chechen (Нохчийн) • Armenian • Azeri (Azərbaycan) • Georgian • Persian (فارسی) • Kazakh (Қазақ) • Kyrgyz (Кыргызча) • Tajik (Тоҷикӣ) • Turkmen (Türkmençe) • Uzbek (O'zbekcha) • Dari (دری) • Pashto (پښتو) Broadcast services: • RFE/RL • Radio Europa Liberă • Радыё Свабода • Радіо Свобода • Qırım Aqiqat • Крим.Реалії • Крым.Реалии • Radio Slobodna Evropa • Радио Слободна Европа • Radio Evropa e Lirë • Радио Свобода • Азатлык Радиосы • Idel.Реалии • Кавказ.Реалии • Маршо Радио • Azatutyun • Радио Азатутюн • Azadlıq Radiosu • Радио Азадлыг • Radio Tavisupleba • Эхо Кавказа • رادیو فردا (Radio Farda) • Азаттық • Азаттык • Азаттык Υналгысы • Радио Азаттык • Радиои Озодӣ • Радио Озоди • Azatlyk Radiosy • Радио Азатлык • Озодлик радиоси • Радио Озодлик • رادیو آزادی (Radio Free Afghanistan) • ازادی رادیو • Gandhara • مشال رېډیو (Radio Mashaal) Have any questions, suggestions or problems with the app? Please let us know: mobapps.rferl@gmail.com

About

MyVoiceCounts

This app allows citizens to voice their opinions and participate in civic initiatives and public events. It provides a secure and anonymous platform for voting on important issues, connecting online engagement with real-world impact.

Highlights
  • Anonymous voting in civic initiatives
  • Discover trending local topics
  • Secure and transparent real-time insights
  • Engage with value-aligned topics
  • Participate in public campaigns
Features
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My Voice Counts empowers citizens to express their opinions and take action in shaping the future of democracy. Designed as an online voting platform for civic initiatives and public events, it amplifies your voice and connects it to movements that matter. By bridging the gap between online engagement and real-world impact, My Voice Counts ensures every individual can participate in decision-making processes with ease, transparency, and anonymity. With a simple design and secure system, the app makes it easy for everyone to take part in meaningful decisions. Join initiatives, vote on critical issues, and make your voice count in creating a better tomorrow. Key Features: •⁠ ⁠Participate safely and anonymously in civic initiatives and public campaigns. •⁠ ⁠Discover trending topics and ongoing initiatives in your area. •⁠ ⁠Transparent, secure, and real-time insights. •⁠ ⁠Engage with topics that align with your values. Stand up for what you believe in. Because your voice matters—now more than ever.

Screenshots

RFE/RL4 screens
MyVoiceCounts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyVoiceCounts at 5.0 against RFE/RL's 4.2. MyVoiceCounts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). RFE/RL's advantage is ratings volume (69 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyVoiceCounts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFE/RL has 69 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of RFE/RL's written reviews are positive against 100% of MyVoiceCounts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFE/RL ships an update every 2 months, MyVoiceCounts every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RFE/RL versus MyVoiceCounts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFE/RLMyVoiceCounts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (69 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings69 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB95 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRFE/RL, Inc.My Voice

Customer experience

RFE/RL

All ratings69 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.3%

MyVoiceCounts

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RFE/RL

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes upon opening or launching
  • Live streaming doesn't work properly
  • Audio files play simultaneously causing overlap
  • Content fails to load or displays blank pages
  • Text rendering issues with content cutoff
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  • App crashes when enabling audio playback
  • Live stream option frequently unavailable
  • Listen tab not updating
  • Landscape mode disabled in new versions
  • Connection drops during streaming
  • App freezes when loading specific topics

Requested features

9 requests
  • Widget support for home screen
  • Auto-play functionality on app launch
  • Landscape mode support
  • Font size adjustment options
  • Specific program filtering and selection
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced regional filtering
  • Category customization improvements
  • Better category organization on home page

MyVoiceCounts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RFE/RL

No in-app purchases

None

MyVoiceCounts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFE/RL free?
RFE/RL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyVoiceCounts free?
MyVoiceCounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFE/RL or MyVoiceCounts?
MyVoiceCounts is rated higher. RFE/RL averages 4.2 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while MyVoiceCounts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RFE/RL or MyVoiceCounts have ads?
Neither RFE/RL nor MyVoiceCounts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RFE/RL or MyVoiceCounts?
RFE/RL ships an update every 2 months, and MyVoiceCounts every 5 weeks. Most recently, RFE/RL was updated on November 10, 2026 and MyVoiceCounts on November 4, 2026.

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