# Rock Radio! vs ethnotune

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rock Radio! at none against ethnotune's 2. Rock Radio! also leads on ratings volume (213 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ethnotune's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ethnotune sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Rock Radio! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ethnotune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Radio! has 213 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Rock Radio!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of ethnotune's.

Rock Radio! ships an update every 3 months, ethnotune every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rock Radio! | ethnotune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-radio/id551881654/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethnotune/id6754608317/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298) | [Aleksandar Milakovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849190363) |

## What reviewers say

### Rock Radio!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-radio/id551881654)

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to rock music. Explore diverse genres from classic rock to indie, metal, and more, all while multitasking with background audio playback.

**Highlights:** Extensive rock music station selection, Classic rock channels, Alternative and indie rock genres, Tribute stations (e.g., The Beatles, AC/DC), Metal and punk rock options, Background audio playback, Oldies and 70s-90s rock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of stations
- 🎶 Excellent classic rock selection
- ✨ Brings back wonderful memories
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Too many commercials
- 📻 Ads are very loud
- 📉 Music volume is very low
- 🔌 Some stations not working
- ⏳ Ads interrupt frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Yacht Rock Miami not working
- Station cuts out frequently
- Classic Deep Cuts station won't play

**Requested features**

- Add Hillsong Christian station
- Display song/artist before entering station
- List of favorite stations


### ethnotune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethnotune/id6754608317)

Explore a rich collection of Serbian folk music, including traditional dances and songs from all regions. Discover music specific to your area or enjoy a broad selection of authentic sounds. This app preserves and shares the music that connects generations.

**Highlights:** Authentic folk dances and songs, Regional music categorization, Simple search functionality, Fast playback, Preserves traditional sounds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ethno Tune pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Ethno Tune pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rock Radio! free?

Rock Radio! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ethnotune free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rock Radio! or ethnotune?

ethnotune is rated higher. Rock Radio! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 213 ratings, while ethnotune averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rock Radio! or ethnotune have ads?

Rock Radio! shows ads; ethnotune does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rock Radio! or ethnotune?

Rock Radio! ships an update every 3 months, and ethnotune every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rock Radio! was updated on October 23, 2026 and ethnotune on October 24, 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.*