ARCAM Radia vs Plinius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARCAM Radia
Easily set up your Wi-Fi connected audio device and stream music from various sources. Access podcasts, internet radio, and popular music services directly from your phone. Supports Chromecast streaming for a seamless audio experience.
- Wi-Fi product setup
- Music playback
- Podcast and radio access
- Qobuz and Amazon Music integration
- UPnP & USB playback
- Chromecast streaming configuration
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The ARCAM Radia App enables quick product setup on the Wi-Fi network and fast access to music playback. Once connected, you can access a world of music including: • A huge catalogue of podcasts and internet radio stations. Add Favourites for quick and convenient playback • Music playback via Qobuz and Amazon Music, UPnP & USB drives built into the App • Configures your device for Chromecast streaming Note: For the best experience, please check your ARCAM device is running the latest software.
Plinius
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Setup and configure your Plinius streaming amplifier. To stream your favorite music, podcasts, and internet radio, connect your amplifier to a wired or wireless network. Identify your amplifier by assigning it a name. To limit power consumption when your amplifier is not being used, set the standby timer. Equalize source volume levels. Update your amplifier's software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plinius at every 2 months against ARCAM Radia's every 9 months. ARCAM Radia's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). 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.
ARCAM Radia ships an update every 9 months, Plinius every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARCAM Radia | Plinius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Plinius Audio Limited |
In-app purchases
ARCAM Radia
No in-app purchases
Plinius
No in-app purchases
