Comparison

8Radio.com Live vs Lazer Hits

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

Head to head

8Radio.com Live

Playing the Music we like

About

8Radio.com Live

Features

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The 8Radio philosophy is simple - we play the music we like and we hope you like it too. 8Radio.com plays the very best in New and Classic Alternative music with hidden gems, quality Irish music, live sessions and much more. Visit us at 8Radio.com or follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, X and Facebook @8RadioIreland and feel free to suggest any songs that you think we should be playing. This app allows listeners to listen to our live programme stream as well as to listen to the best of our programming via our Online service. 8Radio.com broadcasts from Dublin, Ireland and is operated by 8Radio Vision Ltd. It has been independently owned and operated since 2013.

About

Lazer Hits

Features

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Lazer Hits brings you the ultimate 70s and 80s soundtrack! Jam-packed with iconic hits, it’s your go-to station for feel-good nostalgia.

Screenshots

8Radio.com Live2 screens

Lazer Hits4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lazer Hits at none against 8Radio.com Live's shown. Lazer Hits also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8Radio.com Live ships an update every 25 months, Lazer Hits every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

8Radio.com Live versus Lazer Hits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	8Radio.com Live	Lazer Hits
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 25 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	34 MB	102 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	8Radio Vision Limited	sheraz Rasheed

In-app purchases

None

8Radio.com Live

No in-app purchases

None

Lazer Hits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8Radio.com Live free?

8Radio.com Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Lazer Hits free?

Lazer Hits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 8Radio.com Live or Lazer Hits have ads?

8Radio.com Live shows ads; Lazer Hits does not.

Which is updated more often, 8Radio.com Live or Lazer Hits?

8Radio.com Live ships an update every 25 months, and Lazer Hits every 2 months. Most recently, 8Radio.com Live was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lazer Hits on October 30, 2026.