# Radio FM vs Телеканал RU.TV

The clearest difference is rating: Телеканал RU.TV at 5.0 against Radio FM's 4.4. Телеканал RU.TV also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). Radio FM's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (182 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radio FM sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Телеканал RU.TV sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Телеканал RU.TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio FM has 182 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Radio FM's written reviews are positive against 41% of Телеканал RU.TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Radio FM ships an update monthly, Телеканал RU.TV every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radio FM | Телеканал RU.TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-fm/id633970005/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rutv/id1002151792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 41.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 42 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ALEXANDER BUKHARSKIY](https://appshunter.io/developer/633963800) | [JSC RUSSIAN MEDIAGROUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/905339601) |

## What reviewers say

### Radio FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-fm/id633970005)

Access over 10,000 radio stations globally, spanning diverse genres and languages. Discover new music with song recognition, and enhance your listening experience with premium features like HD streams and an alarm clock.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ global radio stations, Diverse genres and languages, Song recognition, HD quality streams (premium), Alarm clock (premium), Playlist history (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Radio PLUS Monthly Promo | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Radio PLUS Yearly Promo | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Intro | $6.99 | per year |
| Radio PLUS promo M | $0.99 | one-time |
| Radio PLUS promo S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Radio PLUS promo XS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Radio PLUS | $1.99 | one-time |
| RadioPLUS lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| RadioPLUS lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, best radio
- 👍 Large selection of stations
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good sound quality
- 👍 Custom URL addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription/purchase loss
- 🐛 Paid features not working
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Stations not playing/missing
- 🐛 High CPU usage

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscriptions/purchases are lost after updates or changing devices.
- Paid features, such as adding stations, do not function correctly.
- App crashes, freezes, or shows a black screen.
- Radio stations stop playing, are missing, or play incorrect content.
- High CPU usage even when idle.

**Requested features**

- Restore lost subscriptions/purchases
- Fix paid features not working
- Improve station search and add missing stations
- Add CarPlay support (for some users)
- Improve UI/UX for smaller screens


### Телеканал RU.TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rutv/id1002151792)

This app provides access to a music television channel featuring exclusively Russian-language music videos. Engage with exclusive show business news, interact with hosts, and influence song charts and playlists.

**Highlights:** Russian music videos, Showbiz news, Live viewer interaction, Playlist influence, Hit chart participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Отказаться от Рекламы | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radio FM free?

Radio FM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Телеканал RU.TV free?

Телеканал RU.TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Radio FM or Телеканал RU.TV?

Телеканал RU.TV is rated higher. Radio FM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Телеканал RU.TV averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Radio FM or Телеканал RU.TV have ads?

Neither Radio FM nor Телеканал RU.TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radio FM or Телеканал RU.TV?

Radio FM ships an update monthly, and Телеканал RU.TV every 8 months. Most recently, Radio FM was updated on October 18, 2026 and Телеканал RU.TV on October 16, 2026.

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