# Mi vs UCB Player

The clearest difference is rating: UCB Player at 4.8 against Mi's 3.7. UCB Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 72%). Mi's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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.

UCB Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UCB Player has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Mi's written reviews are positive against 98% of UCB Player's.

Mi ships an update fortnightly, UCB Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mi | UCB Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-soul/id581373851/reviews) | **[4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucb-player/id1003833086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **65** |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lloyd Holder](https://appshunter.io/developer/511443610) | [United Christian Broadcasters Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/418321039) |

## What reviewers say

### Mi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mi-soul/id581373851)

Listen to live Soul, Funk, House, and RnB radio stations, including supplementary streams. Customize your audio with a 10-band equalizer and visualiser, view track information, and interact with stations directly. Enjoy seamless integration with Apple CarPlay for in-car listening.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Supplementary radio streams, 10-band equalizer, Live visualiser, Track information and artwork, Apple CarPlay support, Direct station studio email

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### UCB Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucb-player/id1003833086)

Access United Christian Broadcasters' radio stations, podcasts, and video content. Listen live, catch up on missed shows, and engage with studio discussions. Features include daily Bible readings and news from a Christian perspective.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming (UCB1 & UCB2), On-demand podcasts, Catch up on missed shows, Christian news reports, Daily Bible readings, Record voice messages, Video content library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Spiritually uplifting and encouraging content
- 🎵 High-quality music selection and variety
- 📱 Easy-to-use app interface and navigation
- 🎙️ Engaging and relatable presenters
- 📖 Comprehensive Bible study resources (Word for Today)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stops working unexpectedly
- ❌ Apple TV app has no content
- 📵 Connectivity issues and streaming interruptions
- 🔔 Lack of notification/reminder features
- ⚙️ Limited customization and settings options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and stops working without explanation
- Streaming interruptions mid-broadcast
- Apple TV app listing shows no content
- Connection drops when switching between WiFi networks
- Occasional audio playback issues

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for daily Word for Today
- AirPlay support for streaming to speakers
- Dark mode option
- Email registration system for voice notes
- Improved Apple TV app with full content access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mi free?

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

### Is UCB Player free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mi or UCB Player?

UCB Player is rated higher. Mi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while UCB Player averages 4.8 from 65 ratings.

### Do Mi or UCB Player have ads?

Mi shows ads; UCB Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mi or UCB Player?

Mi ships an update fortnightly, and UCB Player every 2 months. Most recently, Mi was updated on November 6, 2026 and UCB Player on November 1, 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.*