# RTL vs Abscon'nect

The clearest difference is update cadence: RTL at monthly against Abscon'nect's every 26 months. Abscon'nect's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RTL ships an update monthly, Abscon'nect every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RTL | Abscon'nect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl/id556668009/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **93** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [M6 Web](https://appshunter.io/developer/363491745) | [Centaure Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074264443) |

## What reviewers say

### RTL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtl/id556668009)

Access live radio, replays, and exclusive podcasts from France's leading private radio station. Customize your experience with personalized content, downloads, and notifications. Enjoy digital radio stations and original podcasts on the go.

**Highlights:** Live audio and video streaming, On-demand show replays, Exclusive podcasts, Personalized content following, Offline episode downloads, Customizable notifications, Digital radio stations, CarPlay compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Abscon'nect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absconnect/id1544773310)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RTL free?

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

### Is Abscon'nect free?

Abscon'nect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RTL or Abscon'nect have ads?

Neither RTL nor Abscon'nect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RTL or Abscon'nect?

RTL ships an update monthly, and Abscon'nect every 26 months. Most recently, RTL was updated on September 29, 2026 and Abscon'nect on September 23, 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.*