K4CO Radio vs CatchWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
K4CO Radio
This application offers a diverse range of music genres and decades, going beyond standard radio hits. Enjoy 24/7 live DJ broadcasts and a vast music library with unique selections not found on AM/FM stations.
- Wide mix of music genres
- Live on-air DJs
- 24/7 music and entertainment
- Extensive music library
- Preserves music history
- Unique song selections
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K4CO Radio is a radio station that plays the widest mix of music from many genres. Our station and live on-air DJ's are dedicated to bringing you the best of music and entertainment 24 hours a day. With K4CO, you receive more than four times the amount of music that is offered on standard AM/FM radio stations, including songs you will not hear on these stations. We pride ourselves on preserving the history of music by playing far more than the the top hits played by other radio stations. If you love many different genres and decades of music, WE ARE THE STATION FOR YOU!
CatchWave
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Listen to radio and watch live TV from around the world in one app. CatchWave is an internet radio and live TV app that streams radio channels and TV broadcasts from Korea, USA, UK, Japan, Europe, and more. Key Features: Radio - 600+ radio channels from around the world - Korean broadcasters: KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, YTN, TBS - Watch live radio broadcasts with video from KBS, MBC, and SBS - International stations: BBC, NPR, NHK, and more - Filter by region and genre to quickly find channels Live TV - Korean TV channels: KBS, MBC, SBS, JTBC, TV Chosun, Channel A, EBS - SBS Plus, SBS funE, SBS Golf, SBS Biz, and more SBS channels - Education, shopping, and religious channels - Inline video player with fullscreen landscape mode General - Search by station name, country, or genre - Save your favorite channels for quick access - Background playback — keep listening with the app closed - Lock screen playback controls - Switch between Radio and TV with bottom navigation - Korean & English language support - Clean dark theme UI
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: K4CO Radio at none against CatchWave's shown. CatchWave's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
K4CO Radio ships an update every 6 months, CatchWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | K4CO Radio | CatchWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (46 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | K4CO Radio | Cumiel Inc. |
In-app purchases
K4CO Radio
No in-app purchases
CatchWave
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is K4CO Radio free?
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Do K4CO Radio or CatchWave have ads?
Which is updated more often, K4CO Radio or CatchWave?
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