# IDS Radio vs ATC.fm

The clearest difference is ads: ATC.fm at none against IDS Radio's shown. ATC.fm also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). IDS Radio's advantage is device support (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IDS Radio against 5.0 for ATC.fm. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDS Radio | ATC.fm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ids-radio/id6480477562/reviews) | [5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atcfm/id6773169830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [indastreetsradio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739168032) | [Enhanced Radar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838819917) |

## What reviewers say

### IDS Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ids-radio/id6480477562)

This app provides a 24/7 live radio stream of hip hop music, news, and culture. It also features a live feed, website access, music videos, and integration with Facebook. Wake up to your favorite tunes with the built-in alarm clock.

**Highlights:** Live 24/7 radio stream, Hip hop news feed, Music videos, Live feed updates, Website access, Alarm clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ATC.fm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atcfm/id6773169830)

Listen to curated music channels like lofi, retrowave, or binaural beats combined with live air traffic audio from iconic airports. Customize your experience with aesthetic wallpapers and a sleep timer for relaxation, study, or sleep.

**Highlights:** Live air traffic audio streams, Multiple music channels (lofi, retrowave, binaural beats), Ambient rain sounds, Customizable wallpapers, Sleep timer, Adjustable audio filters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDS Radio free?

IDS Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ATC.fm free?

ATC.fm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IDS Radio or ATC.fm?

IDS Radio and ATC.fm are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 17 ratings respectively.

### Do IDS Radio or ATC.fm have ads?

IDS Radio shows ads; ATC.fm does not.

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