TuneWave vs SimTimerX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TuneWave
Listen to Chinese FM radio stations from across the country. Discover recommended broadcasts and explore stations by province and city. Enjoy a wide selection of Chinese radio content.
- Listen to Chinese FM radio
- Explore stations by province
- Explore stations by city
- Recommended broadcasts
- Wide selection of content
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Introducing TuneWave - Your go-to app for listening to Chinese FM radio stations. Tune in to recommended broadcasts and explore stations from every province and city in China. Download now and experience a world of Chinese radio at your fingertips.
SimTimerX
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SimTimerX pairs a polished look with an efficient timer experience. Its unique rotary dial feels just like a real timer, and the clear on-screen hints make setting time quick and straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimTimerX at fortnightly against TuneWave's every 4 months. SimTimerX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TuneWave ships an update every 4 months, SimTimerX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TuneWave | SimTimerX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Yanghe Culture Media Co., Ltd. | Wu Bin |
In-app purchases
TuneWave
No in-app purchases
SimTimerX
No in-app purchases
