Comparison

Serenade Radio vs StrictlyNews

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

Head to head
About

Serenade Radio

Listen to high-quality audio from a volunteer-run radio station. This station plays easy listening music from the 1930s to today, specifically catering to an older audience not served by mainstream UK radio. Submit suggestions and view program details directly within the app.

Highlights
  • High-quality audio streaming
  • Easy listening music (1930s-today)
  • Volunteer-run, not-for-profit
  • Targeted at older audiences
  • No commercials or news
  • Submit suggestions via app
  • View program details
Features
Read full description

Our app allows you to listen to Serenade Radio in high quality audio. Serenade Radio is a volunteer-run not for profit radio station aimed at an older audience. Our audience is not well-served by any of the current UK radio networks. Serenade Radio plays easy listening music from the 1930's to today. The station has no commercials of any sort, and no news/current affairs content. Serenade Radio welcomes suggestions and comments, these can be submitted directly to us via the app. Also, full details of our varied programmes are available at a tap.

About

StrictlyNews

Features
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StrictlyNews – Your Ultimate Companion to Strictly Come Dancing! For everything Strictly Come Dancing! With StrictlyNews, you’re always in sync with the latest Strictly news and real-time updates on your favourite dancing pairs. Get ready to experience a whole new way to follow the competition, directly from the palm of your hand! What’s Inside? * Exclusive News – Stay in the loop with daily updates and insider scoops. From behind-the-scenes drama to judge reactions and voting stats, you’ll never miss a moment! * Live Scores and Leaderboards – See real-time scores, ranks, and viewer stats each week. Track your favorites, analyze past performances, and see how each dancer’s journey unfolds. * Weekly Schedules & Events – Keep up with upcoming episodes, results shows, and special Strictly events so you’re always prepared for the next big performance. * Articles & content – Discover curated articles and video highlights. Get content that goes beyond what you see on the show! Built by fans, for fans, our app combines the latest news with all the features you need to stay in tune with the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing. Perfect for die-hard Strictly followers and new fans alike! Download StrictlyNews today and step into the dance floor like never before! The free version of StrictlyNews allows you to download the latest news every 6 hours, subscribe to get the latest news anytime as it updates every 15 minutes You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month (£1.99) with 2 week free trial, at the end of the 2 week free trial you will automatically be charged £1.99 a month until you cancel your subscription. • 12 month (£17.99) 24% discount. This subscription is auto renewing and billed annually until cancelled. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy can be found here: http://www.moonboom.co.uk/resources/StrictlyNewsPrivacy.pdf • Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Serenade Radio2 screens
StrictlyNews4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serenade Radio at none against StrictlyNews's 2. Serenade Radio also leads on ads (none vs shown). StrictlyNews's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StrictlyNews sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Serenade Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Serenade Radio ships an update every 6 months, StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Serenade Radio versus StrictlyNews: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerenade RadioStrictlyNews
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPatrick MounteneyMoonboom Limited

In-app purchases

None

Serenade Radio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

StrictlyNews

Subscriptions2
  • Full StrictlyNews Access14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Full StrictlyNews Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Serenade Radio free?
Serenade Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StrictlyNews free?
StrictlyNews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Serenade Radio or StrictlyNews have ads?
StrictlyNews shows ads; Serenade Radio does not.
Which is updated more often, Serenade Radio or StrictlyNews?
Serenade Radio ships an update every 6 months, and StrictlyNews every 3 weeks. Most recently, Serenade Radio was updated on November 4, 2026 and StrictlyNews on October 25, 2026.

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