Alpha FM vs Nova FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alpha FM
This application brings national and international music programming directly to your iPhone. Enjoy a curated music selection, real-time information, and a blend of culture and entertainment. Stay connected with a reference in lifestyle and good music.
- National and international music programming
- Real-time information
- Culture and entertainment content
- Lifestyle reference
- User-friendly interface
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A ALPHA FM apresenta o melhor da programação musical nacional e internacional. Agora, com este aplicativo para seu Iphone, a rádio ficará ainda mais próxima de você. Seleção musical qualificada e informação em tempo real, aliada á muita cultura e entretenimento. A ALPHA FM inova-se constantemente para manter-se como sinônimo de boa música e referência em lifestyle.
Nova FM
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Nova FM - A número 01 da região! Com seus 15.000 watts tornou-se uma das rádios mais potentes de Santa Catarina. Alcançando mais de 1,5 milhão de ouvintes em todo o Vale do Itajaí e região.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nova FM at none against Alpha FM's shown. Alpha FM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alpha FM ships an update every 7 months, Nova FM every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alpha FM | Nova FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALPHA FM LTDA | VIRTUALcast Tecnologia de Midia Ltda. |
In-app purchases
Alpha FM
No in-app purchases
Nova FM
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Which is updated more often, Alpha FM or Nova FM?
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