RCR vs GoBots (Bookbots)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RCR
Listen to live and on-demand content covering a wide range of topics from politics to lifestyle. Download episodes for offline playback and easily search archives for specific interviews or topics. Stay updated with the latest commentary from contributors within the app.
- Live 24/7 streaming
- Offline playback of downloaded shows
- Searchable archives
- Filter episodes by show
- Latest articles and commentary
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Listen to Reality Check Radio LIVE 24/7 or catch up on replays while on the go. Features Include: - OFFLINE PLAYBACK: Download shows in-app for consistent playback when cell coverage is low or when you want to save on data. - SEARCH: Quickly scan the archives for specific interviews or topics of interest. - FILTER BY SHOW: Listen to episodes from your favorite show or host back to back in Sequence. - LATEST ARTICLES: Catch up on the latest commentary from contributors inside the app . Reality Check Radio is New Zealand's fastest growing new media outlet covering everything from politics to technology, world news to local news, science to culture and lifestyle. If it matters to Kiwis you'll hear about it on Reality Check Radio.
GoBots (Bookbots)
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Complete fun challenges, uncover hidden AR experiences, and more in GoBots. Using this companion app, you can earn digital rewards for your bot, unlock achievements, and see Εtautahi Christchurch in a whole new way - adventure is just around the corner!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GoBots (Bookbots) at monthly against RCR's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RCR ships an update every 5 months, GoBots (Bookbots) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RCR | GoBots (Bookbots) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NZ MEDIA HOLDINGS 2023 LIMITED | MAGGLE LTD |
In-app purchases
RCR
No in-app purchases
GoBots (Bookbots)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do RCR or GoBots (Bookbots) have ads?
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