Comparison

METRO FM vs Off Beat Plus

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

Head to head

METRO FM

Official METRO FM app

About

METRO FM

Access live radio streams and on-demand content from a popular South African broadcaster. Enjoy music, talk shows, and news directly on your mobile device.

Highlights

Live radio streaming
On-demand content
Music and talk shows
News updates
Official broadcaster app

Features

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The official mobile application of Metro FM

About

Off Beat Plus

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Exclusive to members of the South African Police Service to afford access to international travel, luxury spoils and savings on everyday essentials. Manage and track all your dining, spa, travel and accommodation deals and discounts.

Screenshots

METRO FM4 screens

Off Beat Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Off Beat Plus at every 2 months against METRO FM's every 6 months. METRO FM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

METRO FM ships an update every 6 months, Off Beat Plus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

METRO FM versus Off Beat Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	METRO FM	Off Beat Plus
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 6 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.1 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	31 MB	48 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	South African Broadcasting Corporation Ltd	MAD 9000 PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

METRO FM

No in-app purchases

None

Off Beat Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METRO FM free?

METRO FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Off Beat Plus free?

Off Beat Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do METRO FM or Off Beat Plus have ads?

Neither METRO FM nor Off Beat Plus shows ads.

Which is updated more often, METRO FM or Off Beat Plus?

METRO FM ships an update every 6 months, and Off Beat Plus every 2 months. Most recently, METRO FM was updated on October 18, 2026 and Off Beat Plus on October 25, 2026.