Radio Flipside vs Imaginary Radiostation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio Flipside
Stream a diverse range of music genres including House, Dance, EDM, Pop, R&B, and 80s classics. Enjoy guest mix shows and exclusive DJ sets on the go.
- House music streams
- Dance and EDM genres
- Pop and R&B playlists
- 80s music classics
- Guest DJ mixshows
- Exclusive DJ sets
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House, Dance, EDM, Pop, R&B and Classics from 1980s-today. Guest mixshows and exclusive DJ mixes. Download the app, listen on the move, never miss a beat.
Imaginary Radiostation
This app streams music with a specific rhythmic style and a consistent tempo. It offers live broadcasts and a 24/7 archive of past content, with community interaction available through social channels.
- Rhythmically broken music
- Steady 87 BPM tempo
- Live broadcasts
- 24/7 archive streaming
- Community chat integration
- Global broadcast locations
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Imaginary Radiostation - a non-commercial aggregator of broken beats. We've been streaming since 2011. Music on its nonexisting waves follows two simple rules: it's rhythmically broken and has a steady tempo of 87 (x2) beats per minute. The genre doesn't matter. Of course, it's all streaming live. Tune in every Friday for live broadcasts from various locations around the globe (follow our social media channels to stay updated). Starting in 2022, we've expanded the list of genres and acceptable beat frequencies, but remain true to our fundamentals. Come for a chat in our Telegram channel or on our website. Between live broadcasts, the station provides 24/7 airing of our archive, which has accumulated recordings for over a decade. Listening on office equipment is strictly prohibited - one should use speakers or headphones capable of producing quality bass. Station website: https://87bpm.com For discussing broadcasts, interacting with listeners and DJs, providing suggestions or feedback - join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/ImaginaryRadiostation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Imaginary Radiostation at weekly against Radio Flipside's every 23 months. Imaginary Radiostation also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Radio Flipside's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Radio Flipside against 5.0 for Imaginary Radiostation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
Radio Flipside ships an update every 23 months, Imaginary Radiostation weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Flipside | Imaginary Radiostation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | David Russell | Sergei Kutovoi |
Customer experience
Radio Flipside
Imaginary Radiostation
In-app purchases
Radio Flipside
No in-app purchases
Imaginary Radiostation
No in-app purchases
Questions
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