# iBroadcast vs flo

The clearest difference is rating: iBroadcast at 4.7 against flo's 3.8. iBroadcast also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 65%). flo's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBroadcast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and flo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iBroadcast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBroadcast has 345 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of iBroadcast's written reviews are positive against 65% of flo's.

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, flo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBroadcast | flo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915/reviews)** | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flo-navidrome-client/id6529533140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **80.8% of reviews** | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iBroadcast](https://appshunter.io/developer/536363918) | [Fariz Rizaldy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756459655) |

## What reviewers say

### iBroadcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibroadcast/id536363915)

Upload your personal music collection to a secure, cloud-based library. Access and play your entire music library from any device, anywhere, without fees or ads. Enjoy your music collection without limitations.

**Highlights:** Upload personal music collection, Secure cloud storage, Stream music from anywhere, Access on any device, No fees or ads

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Membership | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ☁️ Unlimited cloud storage for personal music library
- 🎵 Support for high-quality audio formats (FLAC, lossless)
- 💰 Free service with no ads or subscriptions required
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across multiple devices
- 📱 Works across iOS, Android, Mac, and web browsers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional playback freezes and crashes
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- ⚠️ Confusing jukebox/queue system in newer versions
- 📊 Poor performance with very large libraries (70k+ songs)
- 🔍 Search function struggles with massive collections

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching songs
- Login freezes and authentication failures
- Downloaded playlists fail to complete playback
- Tracks disappear from library without explanation
- Syncing doesn't update new uploads automatically

**Requested features**

- Native Mac desktop app (currently browser-only)
- Apple TV remote control support for library navigation
- Volume control separate from system volume
- Album cover thumbnails in playlist view
- Pin/favorite playlists for quick access


### flo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flo-navidrome-client/id6529533140)

Stream your music library from a Navidrome server with this client. Enjoy offline playback, gapless audio, and support for various formats. Browse your collection, shuffle, repeat, and more, all while saving battery and bandwidth.

**Highlights:** Offline playback, Gapless playback, Supports multiple audio formats, Browse music collection, Shuffle and repeat, Album cover art, Lock-screen integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBroadcast free?

iBroadcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is flo free?

flo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iBroadcast or flo?

iBroadcast is rated higher. iBroadcast averages 4.7 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while flo averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do iBroadcast or flo have ads?

Neither iBroadcast nor flo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBroadcast or flo?

iBroadcast ships an update every 10 days, and flo every 5 weeks. Most recently, iBroadcast was updated on October 26, 2026 and flo on October 27, 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.*