Comparison

state_ vs Records FM

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

Head to head
About

state_

Features
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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.

About

Records FM

Features
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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.

Screenshots

state_4 screens
Records FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

state_ ships an update fortnightly, Records FM weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
state_ versus Records FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterstate_Records FM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBASSDRUM Inc.KAZUTOYO SASAMOTO

In-app purchases

None

state_

No in-app purchases

None

Records FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is state_ free?
state_ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Records FM free?
Records FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do state_ or Records FM have ads?
Neither state_ nor Records FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, state_ or Records FM?
state_ ships an update fortnightly, and Records FM weekly. Most recently, state_ was updated on May 17, 2026 and Records FM on September 15, 2026.

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