Radio vs Niceplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio
Build personalized radio stations by adding any audio stream. View song details and album art on your lock screen. Enjoy reliable background playback with instant station switching and a sleep timer.
- Create stations from any stream URL
- View song and album art on lock screen
- Background playback with lock screen controls
- Instant station switching
- Sleep timer and alarm clock functionality
- Tag and search station library
- iCloud sync and backup
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Radio: Create Stations Build your own radio playlist. Add streams from around the world, create custom stations, save favorite songs, and enjoy a personalized listening experience. Create stations with your own names, logos, genres, and descriptions. Listen with smooth playback, view current song information, discover album artwork, and control playback directly from the Lock Screen and CarPlay. Supported Stream Formats • MP3 • AAC • AAC+ • M4A • HLS (.m3u8) • PLS • M3U • ASX • WAX • WVX • RAM • RPM • SMIL • HE-AAC Features • Create unlimited custom radio stations • Add station names, logos, genres, and descriptions • View current song information when available • Display album artwork and Lock Screen metadata • CarPlay Now Playing support • Save favorite songs with artwork, station name, date, and time • Quick iTunes / Apple Music search for currently playing songs • Background audio playback • Lock Screen playback controls • Sleep Timer and Wake Up radio • Fast station switching • Search and organize your station library • Copy and paste support throughout the app • iCloud backup and synchronization • Playlist and stream URL support • No subscriptions • No in-app purchases How It Works 1. Add a stream URL. 2. Give your station a name and logo. 3. Start listening instantly. 4. Save favorite songs as they play. 5. Build your personal radio collection. Privacy No account required. Your stations, favorites, and settings remain on your device and within your personal iCloud account when synchronization is enabled. Radio: Create Stations puts you in control of your radio experience.
Niceplay
Experience music with a vintage vinyl turntable interface. Enjoy audiophile-grade playback of various formats with realistic animations and tactile feedback. This app offers smart features like AI sound optimization and playlist management for a warm analog audio experience.
- Realistic vinyl turntable simulation
- Audiophile-grade playback (FLAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3)
- Gapless playback support
- Interactive tonearm control
- AI-powered sound optimization
- Custom equalizer presets
- Playlist management
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Step into the golden age of audio with NicePlay, where cutting-edge technology meets vintage charm. Experience your music in pristine quality through our meticulously crafted vinyl turntable interface. Audiophile-Grade Playback Crystal-clear playback of FLAC, WAV, AIFF, and MP3 formats Studio-quality audio processing Gapless playback support Authentic Vinyl Experience Incredibly realistic turntable simulation Watch your music spin with lifelike record animations Interactive tonearm control Tactile feedback when dropping the needle Handcrafted Design Stunning photorealistic interface Meticulously detailed wooden textures Beautiful analog VU meters Realistic reflection and lighting effects Smart Features AI-powered sound optimization Custom equalizer presets Playlist management Background playback Cloud backup support Whether you're an audiophile, vinyl enthusiast, or someone who appreciates beautiful design, NicePlay brings the warmth of analog audio into the digital age.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Niceplay at every 10 days against Radio's every 3 months. Niceplay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Radio's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Radio costs $4.99 and Niceplay $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Niceplay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radio has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Radio ships an update every 3 months, Niceplay every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio | Niceplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Laurand Osmeni | 鉴 郗 |
Customer experience
Radio
Niceplay
In-app purchases
Radio
No in-app purchases
Niceplay
No in-app purchases









