VOA vs Sheger FM 102.1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VOA
Access global news from one of the world's largest international media networks. Enjoy diverse content formats, including photos, videos, audio, and text. Download stories for offline access and share news easily.
- Photos, video, audio, and text content
- On-demand podcasts and newscasts
- Offline downloading of stories and media
- Customizable interface
- Multimedia streaming
- Social media sharing
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The free, *official* Voice of America (VOA) mobile / tablet application serves news to your mobile device or tablet. VOA operates one of the world's largest international news media networks on TV, radio and digital properties with a total weekly audience of more than 200 million people around the world, including Africa, The Middle East, Asia and beyond. To do this, VOA employs more than 3,500 journalists, focused on countries without a free or established press or free and open internet access. The news application features: - Enjoy photos, video, audio and text content - Hear podcasts and newscasts on demand - Download stories, videos, and photos for offline reading, watching, and listening - Customizable interface - Stream multimedia - Offline-downloading and saving of news content for later enjoyment - Social media sharing on Facebook, Twitter, email and other platforms Having problems? We are here to help. Please contact us at voamobileapps@gmail.com. Be sure to include the device description (example: Samsung S3) and operating system (example: 4.3) as well as a brief description of the issue.
Sheger FM 102.1
Listen to live radio streams and recorded shows from Ethiopia's first private radio station. Engage with the community through social media integration, send reports, and participate in polls. Stay updated with news and program information.
- Live audio streams
- Downloadable recorded shows (podcasts)
- Integrated social media feeds
- Radio reporter feature (send media)
- Notifications for news and contests
- Interactive flash polls
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SHEGER FM 102.1 'yenanetew radio' is the first private radio station in Ethiopia. We are proud to be Ethiopians...and we love our country more than anything! SHEGER FM 102.1 App is a user friendly media app that: 1. Allows you to listen to: • Audio Livestreams • Recorded shows (podcasts) – that you can either listen online or offline (after downloading them) without any data usage. 2. Makes you a part of SHEGER FM 102.1 Radio community, giving you access to the most important online communities the broadcaster has: • Facebook and the latest Facebook Posts (Integrated in the app) • Twitter posts – just one click apart • Website, Instagram, etc… 3. Gives you an interactive media experience through: • Radio Reporter Feature:: you can send pictures, audio, text, and video from your phone to the broadcaster • Notification Feature: you will be able to receive information about the latest news, programs, contests and sport competition results directly from your broadcaster • Flash Poll Feature: let your voice be heard, by answering to the hottest questions and polls the Radio will address to you. Download it now! It’s not just a Radio, it’s your next community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VOA at none against Sheger FM 102.1's shown. VOA also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). Sheger FM 102.1's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 731). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sheger FM 102.1 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sheger FM 102.1 has 7.3K ratings behind it against 731, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of VOA's written reviews are positive against 74% of Sheger FM 102.1's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | VOA | Sheger FM 102.1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (731 ratings) | 4.7 (7.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better | 74.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 731 | 7.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | #154 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Voice of America | Adey Tensae Media and Entertainment PLC |
Customer experience
VOA
Sheger FM 102.1
User reviews
VOA
From 731 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent news coverage
- 🌍 Wide range of international news
- 🔍 Unbiased and factual reporting
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-use app
- 🎶 Good music selection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode
- 📢 Push notifications not working
- 🤔 Perceived political bias in some reporting
Sheger FM 102.1
From 7.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Excellent radio station
- 👍 Well-organized app with great programs
- 🎙️ Highly professional and informative hosts
- 🌍 Connects Ethiopians worldwide to their homeland
- 🔊 High-quality audio and sound
Room to improve
- 🔍 Difficult to search for archived programs
- 🛑 Frequent ads and interruptions
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 📥 Limited offline/download options
- 🔄 Inconsistent app updates and user experience
Bugs and requests
VOA
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when switching languages
- Live streaming not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Unable to access content after update
Requested features
5 requests- Adjust playback speed
- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved sharing options
- More language support
- Customizable home screen
Sheger FM 102.1
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scrolling issues in podcast section
- Live stream playback problems
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Disappearing downloaded content
Requested features
5 requests- Add search functionality for archived programs
- Improve offline listening and download options
- Reduce intrusive ads and interruptions
- Provide more personalization and customization options
- Enhance app stability and performance
In-app purchases
VOA
No in-app purchases
Sheger FM 102.1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VOA free?
Is Sheger FM 102.1 free?
Which has better reviews, VOA or Sheger FM 102.1?
Do VOA or Sheger FM 102.1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, VOA or Sheger FM 102.1?
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