# Talk Radio+ vs TalkZone

The clearest difference is rating: Talk Radio+ at 4.6 against TalkZone's 3.0. Talk Radio+ also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). TalkZone's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Talk Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talk Radio+ has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Talk Radio+'s written reviews are positive against 50% of TalkZone's.

Talk Radio+ ships an update every 2 months, TalkZone every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talk Radio+ | TalkZone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkzone/id911156239/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [AirKast, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/334654363) |

## What reviewers say

### Talk Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721)

Stream a vast selection of internet talk radio stations covering news, sports, comedy, technology, and more. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Discover diverse channels and popular personalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive station selection, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories, News and talk radio, Sports talk channels, Comedy stations, Classic radio theater

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Great app with variety of stations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🕰️ Enjoyment of old-time radio shows
- 🗣️ Diverse talk radio content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stations
- 🔀 Stations disappearing or changing
- 🚫 Lack of conservative talk radio options
- ⏱️ Automatic playback stopping after a while
- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent station availability across platforms
- Issues with certain stations not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save favorite stations
- Option to arrange stations by category
- Integration with smart speakers/devices
- Addition of more modern UK comedy shows
- Streaming directly to Apple Watch


### TalkZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkzone/id911156239)

Stay connected from anywhere with this free application. Access unique content and features, and follow social media updates. It's designed for easy use on the go.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Always free, Stay connected on the go, Access unique content, Follow social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talk Radio+ free?

Talk Radio+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TalkZone free?

TalkZone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talk Radio+ or TalkZone?

Talk Radio+ is rated higher. Talk Radio+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while TalkZone averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Talk Radio+ or TalkZone have ads?

Both Talk Radio+ and TalkZone show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talk Radio+ or TalkZone?

Talk Radio+ ships an update every 2 months, and TalkZone every 7 months. Most recently, Talk Radio+ was updated on October 29, 2026 and TalkZone on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*