state_ vs Records FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
state_
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"state" is a social networking service where you can only post about how you are currently spending your time. On the "state" timeline, only the latest post, or "state" of a user is displayed. The character limit is 100, making for minimal information sharing. You can't retweet others' posts, but you can Like them. However, neither the number of Likes nor followers is shown. You'll subtly know if someone has viewed or Liked your post through slight animations in the timeline background. Only landscape photos can be posted. You can use photos to show how you are spending your time, but you can't go overboard in making them look beautiful. At "state" measures are taken to enjoy social media in a peaceful, pastoral way. There may be many areas to improve as it operates, but we hope you enjoy this social media platform that lets you relax, without tension or competition. Currently, "state" operates on an invitation basis. You can join by obtaining an invitation code from existing users.
Records FM
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Records is a new kind of social app where you can share your “voice” and “photo” together — like a mini radio for your everyday life. Each voice post is up to 40 seconds long. Pair it with a photo to capture the mood, emotions, and atmosphere of your day. Posts play automatically as you swipe vertically — letting your friends’ voices, laughter, and background sounds drift naturally into your ears. From casual chats and ambient sounds to spontaneous moments, audio brings a sense of realness that text can't match.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Records FM at weekly against state_'s fortnightly. Records FM also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
state_ ships an update fortnightly, Records FM weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | state_ | Records FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BASSDRUM Inc. | KAZUTOYO SASAMOTO |
In-app purchases
state_
No in-app purchases
Records FM
No in-app purchases








