Comparison

The Alternative One! vs COD Roadrunner Radio

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

Head to head
About

The Alternative One!

Listen to independent and underground alternative modern rock music. This station plays a genre that blends rock, pop, and electronic elements for a unique sound.

Highlights
  • Independent Alt Music
  • Underground Rock
  • Modern Alternative Rock
  • Genre Blending
  • Unique Sound
Features
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The Alternative One – Modern Alternative Rock Radio **The Alternative One!** is your destination for **modern alternative rock, indie rock, new wave, post-punk, synth-pop, and today’s alternative music** — streaming the songs and artists that define alternative radio. From legendary alternative anthems to the newest releases, The Alternative One delivers a carefully curated mix for listeners who want something beyond ordinary mainstream radio. ## Alternative Music — Past, Present & Next Alternative music has always pushed boundaries. From the rebellious sounds that emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s to the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s and the indie, electronic, and modern rock movements that followed, the genre continues to evolve. **The Alternative One brings that evolution together in one station.** Discover a diverse mix of: • Modern Alternative Rock • Indie Rock & Indie Pop • Post-Punk & New Wave • Synth-Pop & Electronic Alternative • 80s & 90s Alternative Classics • 2000s Alternative Rock • Today's Alternative Hits • New and Emerging Artists Whether you're rediscovering a favorite alternative anthem or hearing your next favorite band for the first time, there's always something worth turning up. ## Discover More Alternative Music The Alternative One combines the influential artists who shaped alternative music with today's bands and emerging talent pushing the genre forward. It's a soundtrack built for listeners who love great songs, distinctive artists, and music that refuses to sound like everything else. **Alternative never stands still — and neither do we.** Download **The Alternative One** and start listening today. **The Alternative One — Your Modern Alternative Rock Radio Station.**

About

COD Roadrunner Radio

This app provides access to an award-winning college radio station broadcasting from the Coachella Valley. Listen to live streams and content from the College of the Desert's official station.

Highlights
  • Live radio stream
  • College of the Desert content
  • Coachella Valley broadcast
Features
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COD Roadrunner Radio, College of the Desert's award-winning station, located in the heart of Coachella Valley.

Screenshots

The Alternative One!4 screens
COD Roadrunner Radio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Alternative One! at 12.0 against COD Roadrunner Radio's 14.5. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Alternative One! against 5.0 for COD Roadrunner Radio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The Alternative One! versus COD Roadrunner Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Alternative One!COD Roadrunner Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathan BarashDesert Community College District

In-app purchases

None

The Alternative One!

No in-app purchases

None

COD Roadrunner Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Alternative One! free?
The Alternative One! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COD Roadrunner Radio free?
COD Roadrunner Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Alternative One! or COD Roadrunner Radio?
The Alternative One! and COD Roadrunner Radio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The Alternative One! or COD Roadrunner Radio have ads?
Neither The Alternative One! nor COD Roadrunner Radio shows ads.

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