# Radios Canada vs Rouge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Radios Canada at 79% against Rouge's 0%. Radios Canada also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Rouge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radios Canada sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rouge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Radios Canada ships an update every 7 months, Rouge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radios Canada | Rouge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 7 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Omar Benslimane](https://appshunter.io/developer/642142684) | [Media One Contact SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611546646) |

## What reviewers say

### Radios Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681)

Access a wide variety of popular Canadian radio stations in a single, easy-to-use application. Stream your favorite music and talk shows over your internet connection, even while using other apps. Enjoy continuous updates for a seamless listening experience.

**Highlights:** Access to popular Canadian radio stations, Background listening, Intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Continuous station list updates, Internet connection required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of stations
- 👍 Clear sound quality
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Works well on older iPhones
- 👍 Good for practicing listening skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Many stations unavailable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Stations stop working

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain radio stations (e.g., CBC)
- App doesn't work on iPad
- App doesn't work on iPhone X
- App shows a black screen on iPhone 8
- Stations are unavailable

**Requested features**

- Add commercial-free smooth jazz and chill stations
- Add recording functionality
- Add Jazz.fm Toronto 91.1
- Add X92.9 Calgary
- Add more local stations


### Rouge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rouge-app/id6443813536)

Stream your favorite radio station live or catch up on past shows with exclusive audio and video content. Participate in contests for a chance to win prizes and stay updated on local events, from culture to sports.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand show replays, Exclusive audio/video content, Interactive contests, Local event calendar, Featured show highlights

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radios Canada free?

Radios Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rouge free?

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

### Do Radios Canada or Rouge have ads?

Rouge shows ads; Radios Canada does not.

### Which is updated more often, Radios Canada or Rouge?

Radios Canada ships an update every 7 months, and Rouge every 4 months. Most recently, Radios Canada was updated on October 23, 2026 and Rouge on October 14, 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.*