Comparison

Rádio CBN vs Máxima FM

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

Head to head
About

Rádio CBN

Stay updated with the day's top news and critical analysis from Brazil's leading commentators. Listen live to radio broadcasts and exclusive internet streams, or catch up on highlights and save audio for later. Explore podcasts featuring favorite shows and exclusive content.

Highlights
  • Live radio broadcasts
  • Exclusive internet streams
  • Daily news updates
  • Critical analysis from commentators
  • Podcast library
  • Save audio for offline listening
Features
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Com o aplicativo da CBN você fica atualizado com as principais notícias do dia e com a análise crítica do mais completo time de comentaristas do jornalismo brasileiro. Ouça ao vivo as rádios da rede CBN e transmissões exclusivas para a internet. Você também pode ouvir as principais notícias e análises do momento nos destaques da CBN. Se preferir, salve os áudios para ouvir depois. Na área de podcasts, encontre os seus comentaristas e programas preferidos, além de conteúdos exclusivos, séries especiais e talk shows. Você pode ouvir todos os episódios de um podcast clicando num único botão. Siga a CBN no Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbnoficial Curta nossa página no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiocbn Fale conosco: faleconcosco@cbn.com.br

About

Máxima FM

Features
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Aplicativo da Rádio Máxima FM Você pode: - Visualizar notícias; - Ouvir a rádio ao vivo; - Visitar nossas redes sociais; - Acompanhar nossa programação.

Screenshots

Rádio CBN4 screens
Máxima FM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Máxima FM at none against Rádio CBN's shown. Máxima FM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rádio CBN versus Máxima FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRádio CBNMáxima FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio Globo S/ABRAZERO SERVICOS DE TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO, PUBLICIDADE E EDUCACAO LTDA

In-app purchases

None

Rádio CBN

No in-app purchases

None

Máxima FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rádio CBN free?
Rádio CBN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Máxima FM free?
Máxima FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rádio CBN or Máxima FM have ads?
Rádio CBN shows ads; Máxima FM does not.
Which is updated more often, Rádio CBN or Máxima FM?
Rádio CBN ships an update every 2 months, and Máxima FM every 2 months. Most recently, Rádio CBN was updated on November 1, 2026 and Máxima FM on October 29, 2026.

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