Comparison

Старое Радио HD vs Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио

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

Head to head
About

Старое Радио HD

Relive nostalgic moments with classic Russian radio content, including music, dramas, and historical accounts. Introduce a new generation to a rich part of Russian culture through curated audio plays and compositions. Enjoy a curated listening experience with dedicated stations.

Highlights
  • Listen to classic Russian radio plays
  • Stream beloved music compositions
  • Access historical accounts and stories
  • Dedicated Children's Radio station
  • Official app for staroeeredio.ru portal
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At your numerous requests we have integrated a seek feature, which is available from the lowest in-app purchase. Now you will have an easier way to enjoy your favorite records in the player mode. Do you still remember how you and your parents/grandparents used to listen to the radio? Old songs, radio dramas and plays make you feel nostalgic? So the Staroe Radio app will be perfect for you! The Staroe Radio  app  allows you to create a pleasant atmosphere and spend a great time. Millions of Russians grow up listening to these songs and classic compositions. And now you can introduce your children to the small part of Russian culture. The Staroe radio can be tuned to the following station: 1)    Staroe radio. Here you can listen to the radio plays, composition, memories of famous people about the clue events, the stories of World War II, the voices of its heroes and much more.   2)    Children's Radio. Here are collected the best performances, plays and stories created with love and skill. 3)    Music. Your favorite music compositions and songs. The Staroe Radio is the official application of the staroeeredio.ru portal. We wish you good listening!

About

Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио

This app offers a 24/7 broadcast focused on Orthodox Christianity, aiming to connect modern city dwellers with faith. It features a mix of music, educational programs on history, family, and child-rearing, alongside daily religious content like calendars and Gospel interpretations.

Highlights
  • 24/7 Orthodox Christian broadcast
  • Mix of domestic and foreign music
  • Programs on history, parenting, and family
  • Daily church calendar
  • Gospel reading interpretations
Features
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Просветительское радио «Вера» стремится рассказать современному жителю мегаполиса о православии и о том, что такое быть христианином сегодня. Мы вещаем круглосуточно. В нашем эфире звучит лучшая отечественная и зарубежная музыка, а также программы об истории, воспитании детей и семье. И, разумеется, церковный календарь и толкование Евангельских чтений на каждый день.

Screenshots

Старое Радио HD4 screens
Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио at 4.9 against Старое Радио HD's 4.5. Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 20) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Старое Радио HD's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио has 296 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Старое Радио HD ships an update every 3 months, Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Старое Радио HD versus Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterСтарое Радио HDРадио ВЕРА. Светлое радио
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.9 (296 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB59 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdvanced Software DevelopmentVERA, NADEZHDA, LYUBOV, ANO

Customer experience

Старое Радио HD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.4%

Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио

All ratings296 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.1%

In-app purchases

None

Старое Радио HD

No in-app purchases

None

Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Старое Радио HD free?
Старое Радио HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио free?
Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Старое Радио HD or Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио?
Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио is rated higher. Старое Радио HD averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио averages 4.9 from 296 ratings.
Do Старое Радио HD or Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио have ads?
Neither Старое Радио HD nor Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Старое Радио HD or Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио?
Старое Радио HD ships an update every 3 months, and Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио monthly. Most recently, Старое Радио HD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Радио ВЕРА. Светлое радио on November 2, 2026.

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