Comparison

CD FM vs [RECORD]

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

Head to head

Simplest way to play music

Free

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About

CD FM

Features

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We are a UK-based radio station focusing on finding the balance between mainstream music and the one from new and rising artists from around the world. We also offer the latest news, original radio shows, and compelling podcasts. We strongly believe that all content should be created with passion, so all our work is based on that concept.

About

[RECORD]

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[RECORD] is a music player for playing audio files, especially for CD & vinyl lovers. This app is not a streaming app like Apple Music or Spotify, so you need audio files ripped from a CD, downloaded online, etc.

Screenshots

CD FM4 screens

[RECORD]3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CD FM at 3 against [RECORD]'s 1. CD FM also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, 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

CD FM ships an update every 6 days, [RECORD] every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

CD FM versus [RECORD]: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CD FM	[RECORD]
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 days	Every 5 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	17.4
Further details — not scored
Size	79 MB	441 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	sheraz Rasheed	SANGMIN KIM

In-app purchases

None

CD FM

No in-app purchases

None

[RECORD]

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CD FM free?

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

Is [RECORD] free?

[RECORD] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CD FM or [RECORD] have ads?

Neither CD FM nor [RECORD] shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CD FM or [RECORD]?

CD FM ships an update every 6 days, and [RECORD] every 5 days. Most recently, CD FM was updated on September 24, 2026 and [RECORD] on September 17, 2026.