# BOLD Radio vs CrossoverFM

The clearest difference is rating: CrossoverFM at 5.0 against BOLD Radio's 4.2. CrossoverFM also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months). BOLD Radio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CrossoverFM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOLD Radio has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BOLD Radio ships an update every 29 months, CrossoverFM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOLD Radio | CrossoverFM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-radio/id557666323/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossoverfm/id6447990697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 9 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806057591) | [CROSSOVER FM 88.9 INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683189935) |

## What reviewers say

### BOLD Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bold-radio/id557666323)

This app provides a Christian radio experience featuring Bible studies and contemporary Christian music from popular artists. It aims to help listeners understand God's love and grow in their faith through teaching and worship.

**Highlights:** Bible study programming, Contemporary Christian music, Worship music, Evangelical content, Listener support information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrossoverFM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossoverfm/id6447990697)

This Christian radio station app offers a blend of music, Biblical teachings, and local community content. It aims to share the Gospel and provide uplifting, educational, and family-friendly programming.

**Highlights:** Christian music, Biblical teachings, Local community content, Uplifting programming, Educational information, Family-friendly radio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOLD Radio free?

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

### Is CrossoverFM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOLD Radio or CrossoverFM?

CrossoverFM is rated higher. BOLD Radio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CrossoverFM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BOLD Radio or CrossoverFM have ads?

CrossoverFM shows ads; BOLD Radio does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOLD Radio or CrossoverFM?

BOLD Radio ships an update every 29 months, and CrossoverFM fortnightly. Most recently, BOLD Radio was updated on October 14, 2026 and CrossoverFM on October 6, 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.*