Comparison

BMI Online Services vs AIRadio Network

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

Head to head
About

BMI Online Services

Manage your BMI songwriter, composer, or music publisher account on the go. View registered songs, track royalties, update your information, and access career advice. Streamlined tools help you manage your catalog and ensure timely payments.

Highlights
  • View royalty distributions and top earning songs
  • Manage catalog of musical works
  • Register live music performances
  • Update contact and direct deposit information
  • Access past royalty statements and tax documents
  • Read career tips and advice articles
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If you're a BMI songwriter, composer, or music publisher this is the app for you. BMI Online Services provides on-the-go access to your account, with streamlined features and tools to manage all your needs, including viewing your registered songs and earned royalties. With BMI Online Services, you can: * Explore your latest US and International royalty distribution trends and top earning songs in the new interactive Royalty Dashboard (songwriters and composers only) * Manage your catalog of musical works to make sure you're all set to get paid * Register BMI Live music performances, including setlists and bands * Update your contact information and direct deposit to quickly receive your next royalty distribution * View your past royalty statements and tax documents * Learn how to make the most of your music and songwriting career with exclusive tips and advice articles What is BMI? BMI is the largest Performing Rights Organization (PRO) in the U.S. Our mission is to serve our songwriters, composers, and music publishers and grow the value of their creative work. As the bridge between our creative community and the businesses that want to play their music publicly, BMI protects our affiliates' rights and ensures they are fairly compensated for their work. We're also dedicated to helping our affiliates take their careers to the next level by providing the support they need to write their greatest songs. BMI has decades of experience in creating performance, educational and promotional opportunities to help songwriters and composers develop their craft. Founded in 1939 with a unique open-door policy to songwriters and composers of all genres, BMI now represents over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and publishers, and continues to nurture new talent and new music. To learn more, visit bmi.com (c) Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) 2025.

About

AIRadio Network

Discover independent music from global artists through curated channels and personalized recommendations. Create and share playlists, watch music videos, and connect with a community of music lovers. Offers flexible plans for listeners and artists.

Highlights
  • Curated genre-based radio channels
  • Personal playlist creation and collaboration
  • Music video playback
  • Artist profiles and following
  • Social feed and community engagement
  • Smart music recommendations
Features
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AIRadio is the ultimate music streaming platform built for discovering fresh, independent music from talented artists around the world. STREAM CURATED CHANNELS Tune into expertly curated radio channels spanning Pop, Hip Hop, R&B, EDM, Country, Rock, Indie/Alternative, Afro Beats, Neo Soul, Gospel, Smooth Jazz, Blues, Latin, and Wellness. Each channel delivers a handpicked listening experience. CREATE & SHARE PLAYLISTS Build your own playlists, invite collaborators, and share your music taste with friends. Add comments and discover what others are listening to. DISCOVER NEW ARTISTS Explore artist profiles, follow your favorites, and stay updated on new releases through your personalized feed. Our smart recommendations help you find music you'll love. MUSIC VIDEOS Watch music video premieres and artist spotlights directly in the app with our integrated video player. SOCIAL FEATURES Follow other listeners, see what's trending, and engage with a community of music lovers. Like tracks, leave comments, and build your music network. FLEXIBLE PLANS Start free and upgrade to Basic, Premium, or Artist plans for enhanced features. Artists can upload and manage their own music directly from the app. KEY FEATURES: • 14+ genre-based radio channels • Curated and editorial playlists • Personal playlist creation & collaboration • Music video playback • Artist profiles & following • Social feed & activity tracking • Listening history & favorites • Smart recommendations • Shuffle & queue management • Beautiful dark-themed interface

Screenshots

BMI Online Services3 screens
AIRadio Network3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AIRadio Network at 5.0 against BMI Online Services's 2.7. AIRadio Network also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). BMI Online Services's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (50 vs 6). On price, ads 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. AIRadio Network sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BMI Online Services asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIRadio Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BMI Online Services has 50 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BMI Online Services versus AIRadio Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMI Online ServicesAIRadio Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (50 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroadcast Music, Inc.Bryan Dobbs

Customer experience

BMI Online Services

All ratings49 ratings
Positive38.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative55.1%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive17.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative78.6%

AIRadio Network

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BMI Online Services

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

AIRadio Network

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Artist Annually$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Basic Annually$24.001 Year
  • Premium Annually$48.001 Year
  • Artist Annually$96.001 Year

Questions

Is BMI Online Services free?
BMI Online Services is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIRadio Network free?
AIRadio Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BMI Online Services or AIRadio Network?
AIRadio Network is rated higher. BMI Online Services averages 2.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while AIRadio Network averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do BMI Online Services or AIRadio Network have ads?
Neither BMI Online Services nor AIRadio Network shows ads.

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