# RNE Audio vs GUAU

The clearest difference is ads: RNE Audio at none against GUAU's shown. RNE Audio also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.9 for RNE Audio against 5.0 for GUAU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RNE Audio has 625 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RNE Audio ships an update monthly, GUAU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RNE Audio | GUAU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rne-audio/id6446399078/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guau/id6504559595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 63 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Corporacion RTVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/320731281) | [EITB](https://appshunter.io/developer/442695381) |

## What reviewers say

### RNE Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rne-audio/id6446399078)

Access live radio streams and on-demand audio content from RNE. Discover curated collections, follow favorite programs, create playlists, download content, and resume listening. Explore original productions, documentaries, and exclusive live streams.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand audio content, Program and podcast following, Custom playlist creation, Content download, Resume listening, Curated content collections

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent cultural and musical programming
- 👍 Great app for Spanish practice
- 👍 Brings back nostalgic memories
- 👍 Good design and aesthetics
- 👍 Significant improvement over previous RTVE apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Some programs talk too much, not enough music
- 👎 App is full of bugs and inflexible
- 👎 No indication of remaining minutes in list
- 👎 Cannot reorder list
- 👎 No auto-download for new episodes

**Reported bugs**

- No webcam for some programs
- App is full of bugs
- Screen does not update current program when listening live (iOS 17+)

**Requested features**

- CarPlay support
- Dark mode option
- Improve RTVE Noticias app


### GUAU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guau/id6504559595)

Discover a universe of audio content, including podcasts, radio shows, audiobooks, and sound fiction from Basque institutions. Listen to what you want, when you want, with offline playback and personalized language settings. It's a free digital window to the world of Basque audio.

**Highlights:** Offline audio playback, Extensive podcast library, Live and on-demand radio shows, Audiolibros and sound fiction, Personalized language settings, Search and filtering options, Favorites list and subscriptions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RNE Audio free?

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

### Is GUAU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RNE Audio or GUAU?

GUAU is rated higher. RNE Audio averages 4.9 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while GUAU averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RNE Audio or GUAU have ads?

GUAU shows ads; RNE Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, RNE Audio or GUAU?

RNE Audio ships an update monthly, and GUAU every 2 weeks. Most recently, RNE Audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and GUAU on October 15, 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.*