Comparison

Alternative.FM vs Radio C

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

Head to head
About

Alternative.FM

Features
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AlternativeFM ist dein neuer Radiosender für Alternative-Rock! Hier gibt's die Hits des Grunge, wir spielen die Klassiker aus der Crossover Zeit, loben das Punkrevival neu aus und tauchen ein in die brachialen Untiefen des New Metal - Bands wie Alice In Chains, Rage Against The Machine, The Offspring und Korn. Bei AlternativeFM erfährst Du das Neueste aus der aktuellen Szene - die besten Hypes aus England, die größten Indie Bands sowie die heißesten Newcomer - hier wirst du nichts mehr verpassen, sondern du weißt immer als erster Bescheid. In unserer Sendung 10/60 stellen dir internationale Bands in 60 Minuten ihre 10 Lieblingssongs vor. Nach welchem Song haben sich Seether benannt, mit wem spielten die Subways ihr erstes Deutschland Konzert, was hört Rocky Votolato zuhause für Musik? Diese Fragen werden im wöchentlichen Wechsel von deinen Lieblingsbands ganz persönlich beantwortet. Außerdem bist du mit unseren Kino-, DVD- und Konzerttipps sowie den stündlichen Nachrichten aus der ganzen Welt rundum informiert.

About

Radio C

Stream a curated mix of alternative and classic hits 24/7 with crystal-clear sound. Discover what's playing, view playlist history, and share songs with friends.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Live Stream
  • Crystal-clear sound
  • Playlist History
  • Track & Schedule Information
  • Share Songs
Features
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With the official Radio C Luxembourg app, you can bring your favorite station right to your smartphone, tablet, or car. Enjoy a first-class mix of handpicked alternative music and timeless classic hits around the clock—uncompromising, diverse, and accessible anywhere. Whether you’re waking up in the morning, working out, or on the go in your car: - Radio C delivers the perfect soundtrack, a far cry from ordinary mainstream radio. Highlights & Features: 24/7 Live Stream: Crystal-clear sound from Luxembourg, no matter where you are. - Playlist History: Missed a song? Easily view the tracks that have been played. - Full connectivity: Optimized for home and on the go - Tracks & Schedule: Find out instantly which track is currently playing and which show is coming up next. - Share with friends: Recommend songs that are currently playing directly from the app. Download the Radio C Luxembourg app now and enjoy your favorite music in the best quality!

Screenshots

Alternative.FM3 screens
Radio C4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Radio C at every 6 weeks against Alternative.FM's every 18 months. Alternative.FM's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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

Alternative.FM ships an update every 18 months, Radio C every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Alternative.FM versus Radio C: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlternative.FMRadio C
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRadio Karlsruhe GmbH & Co. KGTom Bierbaumer

In-app purchases

None

Alternative.FM

No in-app purchases

None

Radio C

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alternative.FM free?
Alternative.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radio C free?
Radio C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alternative.FM or Radio C have ads?
Neither Alternative.FM nor Radio C shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alternative.FM or Radio C?
Alternative.FM ships an update every 18 months, and Radio C every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alternative.FM was updated on October 26, 2026 and Radio C on November 7, 2026.

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