# Génération Walkman vs Magic Radio

The clearest difference is ads: Magic Radio at none against Génération Walkman's shown. Magic Radio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 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.

Génération Walkman ships an update every 24 months, Magic Radio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Génération Walkman | Magic Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-radio/id6783512722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benoit MARIMPOUY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562103890) | [Loic Nouvel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783512724) |

## What reviewers say

### Génération Walkman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/generation-walkman/id6444306586)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-radio/id6783512722)

Listen to a 24/7 independent web radio playing the greatest hits of the 80s, with some 70s and 90s throwbacks. Enjoy pop, new wave, disco, and rock music with multiple audio quality options and background playback.

**Highlights:** 3 radio stations, Multiple audio quality options, Now playing title and history, Album art display, Background playback, Sleep timer, Bilingual interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Génération Walkman free?

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

### Is Magic Radio free?

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

### Do Génération Walkman or Magic Radio have ads?

Génération Walkman shows ads; Magic Radio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Génération Walkman or Magic Radio?

Génération Walkman ships an update every 24 months, and Magic Radio every 3 days. Most recently, Génération Walkman was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magic Radio on October 31, 2026.

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