Comparison

Radio Exe vs BayPlay

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

Head to head
About

Radio Exe

Stream live radio and access local news, weather updates, and exclusive competitions. Enjoy a world of content on the go with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Local news articles
  • Competitions and vouchers
  • Devon weather forecasts
  • Global access with internet
Features
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Listen to Radio Exe live on the go, for free, with the Radio Exe app! As long as you have a 4g or internet connection, you can tune into Radio Exe anywhere in the world. You'll be able to read local news articles, browse through our latest competitions, purchase our half-price vouchers and check Devon's weather too...

About

BayPlay

Features
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Media Bay of Plenty is the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s premier multimedia company, delivering radio, digital, and community services across the region. We operate three key radio stations. Radio 1XX, Bayrock, and Q97 Beats, each serving a unique audience: Radio 1XX is our community-focused station, providing local news, events, and programming that keeps residents informed and engaged. 90.5FM | 1242AM | 92.9FM Bayrock is the region’s home for rock, connecting passionate music fans with the best in heavier music. 93.7FM | 100.FM Q97 Beats is the Beat of the Bay, featuring Reggae, Roots, R&B, Soul and Hip Hop. 97.7FM | 99.3FM In addition to our broadcasting services, Media Bay of Plenty serves a critical community role as the official Civil Defence Station, providing emergency information and updates to ensure the safety and preparedness of the Eastern Bay of Plenty community. Through innovative campaigns, sponsorships, and on-air promotions, we help local businesses connect with audiences while fostering a strong sense of community. At Media Bay of Plenty, we’re dedicated to keeping the region informed, entertained, and connected. BayPlay is also the home to Community Connect - a platform for charities and non profits in the Eastern Bay of Plenty under the Eastern Bay Media Trust.

Screenshots

Radio Exe2 screens
BayPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

Radio Exe and BayPlay are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radio Exe ships an update every 13 months, BayPlay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Radio Exe versus BayPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio ExeBayPlay
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews45.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 8 months β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio ExeMEDIA BAY OF PLENTY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Radio Exe

No in-app purchases

None

BayPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Exe free?
Radio Exe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BayPlay free?
BayPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Exe or BayPlay have ads?
Both Radio Exe and BayPlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Radio Exe or BayPlay?
Radio Exe ships an update every 13 months, and BayPlay every 8 months. Most recently, Radio Exe was updated on November 1, 2026 and BayPlay on October 31, 2026.

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