# Classical Radio+ vs JOKE FM

The clearest difference is rating: Classical Radio+ at 4.7 against JOKE FM's 4.0. Classical Radio+ also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). JOKE FM's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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.

Classical Radio+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classical Radio+ has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, JOKE FM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classical Radio+ | JOKE FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joke-fm/id1159699553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Nugget Pictures S.à r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875570090) |

## What reviewers say

### Classical Radio+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-radio-plus/id515840666)

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to classical music. Enjoy diverse channels featuring composers, orchestras, operas, and instrumental mixes. Listen in the background while using other apps.

**Highlights:** Extensive selection of classical music stations, Background audio playback, Diverse channel categories (composers, opera, instrumental), Stations for various moods and genres, Access to popular and niche classical channels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Excellent selection of classical music stations
- 🎧 High-quality audio streaming
- 🌐 Wide variety of international stations
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming music for background listening
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature
- 📢 Frequent interruptions from ads and promotional messages
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and saving favorite stations
- 🔌 Occasional connection issues or station disconnects

**Reported bugs**

- Some stations fail to load or experience frequent interruptions
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add a favorites/presets section to quickly access preferred stations
- Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Reduce the frequency and duration of ads and promotional messages
- Improve station stability and connection reliability


### JOKE FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joke-fm/id1159699553)

Listen to live comedy and music, access exclusive podcasts, and get the latest news. Interact with the studio via text or voice messages. Stay updated with push notifications for news and weather.

**Highlights:** Live comedy and music streaming, Exclusive podcasts and shows, Direct studio messaging (text/voice), Comedy and music news updates, Push notifications for news, Germany-wide weather forecasts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classical Radio+ free?

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

### Is JOKE FM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classical Radio+ or JOKE FM?

Classical Radio+ is rated higher. Classical Radio+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while JOKE FM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Classical Radio+ or JOKE FM have ads?

Classical Radio+ shows ads; JOKE FM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Classical Radio+ or JOKE FM?

Classical Radio+ ships an update every 4 months, and JOKE FM every 2 months. Most recently, Classical Radio+ was updated on October 19, 2026 and JOKE FM on October 13, 2026.

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