Comparison

Upfrontbeats vs Slick Radio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Upfrontbeats

Features

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Upfrontbeats is an app that allows you to discover new music and keeps you updated with news from the electronic music scene. Whether you're a casual listener or a die-hard music fan, Upfrontbeats has something for everyone. Download the app today and start discovering your new favorite music!

About

Slick Radio

This app broadcasts London's premier underground dance music station 24/7. Experience a continuous stream of beats and rhythms from a leading urban music hub.

Highlights

24/7 underground dance music
Live broadcasting
London's leading station
Continuous beat stream

Features

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Where the beat never dies. Slick Radio is London's Leading Underground Dance Music Station Broadcasting 24/7.

Screenshots

Upfrontbeats4 screens

Slick Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Upfrontbeats at every 4 months against Slick Radio's every 13 months. Slick Radio's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upfrontbeats ships an update every 4 months, Slick Radio every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

Upfrontbeats versus Slick Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Upfrontbeats	Slick Radio
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 4 months — better	Every 13 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	18.0	15.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Alexander Callow	slick radio

In-app purchases

None

Upfrontbeats

No in-app purchases

None

Slick Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upfrontbeats free?

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

Is Slick Radio free?

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

Do Upfrontbeats or Slick Radio have ads?

Neither Upfrontbeats nor Slick Radio shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Upfrontbeats or Slick Radio?

Upfrontbeats ships an update every 4 months, and Slick Radio every 13 months. Most recently, Upfrontbeats was updated on October 7, 2026 and Slick Radio on October 21, 2026.