Comparison

StreamRadios vs Radio Stations

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

Head to head
About

StreamRadios

Access thousands of global internet radio stations and millions of podcasts with intelligent adaptive streaming and offline downloads. Enjoy seamless CarPlay integration, smart music discovery, and personalized show reminders. Sync your progress across devices with iCloud.

Highlights
  • Global internet radio access
  • Millions of podcasts
  • Offline podcast downloads
  • CarPlay integration
  • Song identification with YouTube
  • Smart show reminders
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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- GLOBAL INTERNET RADIO EXPERIENCE Access thousands of radio stations worldwide with intelligent adaptive streaming that automatically adjusts quality (up to 320kbps) based on your connection. Explore stations by country, add custom streams, and enjoy seamless playback with real-time song identification. - COMPREHENSIVE PODCAST PLAYER PLATFORM Browse millions of podcasts with our advanced search engine powered by both iTunes and PodcastIndex. Download episodes for offline listening, track your progress across devices, and never miss a moment with intelligent resume functionality. Navigate with intuitive tab views for Current and All Episodes. - FULL CARPLAY INTEGRATION Enjoy hands-free control with complete CarPlay support for both radio and podcasts. Access your favorites, downloads, and recently played content directly from your car's display with seamless audio transitions. - SMART MUSIC DISCOVERY WITH YOUTUBE INTEGRATION Identify songs playing on the radio with integrated Shazam technology. Watch identified tracks instantly in the embedded YouTube player or open in the YouTube app. Add discovered tracks to Apple Music playlist, creating a personalized soundtrack of your radio discoveries. - SMART SHOW REMINDER SYSTEM Never miss your favorite radio shows again! Set up personalized reminder alarms that automatically alert you when your show starts and instantly open the radio station. Create custom schedules for all your must-listen programs with intelligent notifications that ensure you're always tuned in at showtime. - SEAMLESS SYNCHRONIZATION Your favorites, listening progress, and downloads sync automatically to iCloud. - STREAMRADIOS PRO FEATURES: - Unlimited access to premium internet radio stations and exclusive content - Completely ad-free listening experience across all content - High-quality audio streaming up to 320kbps when available - Offline podcast downloads for listening without internet connection - Podcast episodes support both notes and chapters with direct navigation controls - Find specific content within individual podcast feeds using keyword search - Preview podcasts with quick access to notes and chapters before saving them to your library - Enhanced playback speed control allows you to set custom speeds for individual podcasts or apply one speed setting across all podcasts - Advanced podcast search and discovery features with dual API integration - Setup alerts for your favorite radio shows and never miss an episode again - Cross-device synchronization of favorites and listening progress - Priority customer support with faster response times - Sleep timer with hourly presets for podcast and radio playback - Press and hold to export audio from episodes - POWERFUL FEATURES: - Adaptive streaming technology for optimal audio quality - Smart buffering system for uninterrupted playback - Import/Export radio station playlists for easy sharing - Background audio support with rich Now Playing integration and visual playback indicators - Intelligent reconnection system for network interruptions - Global station directory with country-based browsing - Edit radio stations by adding custom station icons or modifying your station stream URL - Comprehensive progress tracking and resume functionality - Swipe gestures to quickly download and favorite podcast episodes - PERFECT FOR: - Music enthusiasts exploring global radio culture - Podcast lovers seeking premium offline experiences - Commuters wanting hands-free CarPlay integration - Users desiring high-quality, ad-free audio streaming - Anyone seeking a unified platform for radio and podcasts Download StreamRadios today and unlock the world of audio entertainment! Terms of Use: https://autoforms.github.io/streamradios/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://autoforms.github.io/streamradios/privacy.html

About

Radio Stations

Features
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Radio Player — Live Radio from Around the World Radio Player gives you access to around 50,000 radio stations worldwide, making it easy to find music, news, sports, talk shows, and local broadcasts from many countries and regions. Search through thousands of stations, save your favorites, and enjoy quick access whenever you want to listen. Radio Player also supports real-time song information when provided directly by the radio stream, so you can see what is currently playing on supported stations. Whether you are relaxing at home, driving, working, or getting ready to sleep, Radio Player is designed to make listening simple, fast, and convenient. Key Features • Listen to around 50,000 radio stations from around the world • Search stations by name, country, genre, or location • Save your favorite stations for quick access • Sync your favorite stations across devices • Real-time song information from supported radio streams • Sleep Timer to automatically stop playback • Stream audio via AirPlay • CarPlay support for playback while driving • Identify songs using the integrated Shazam option • Open identified songs in Apple Music • Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Premium Subscription Upgrade to Radio Player Premium to unlock additional features: • Save unlimited stations to Favorites • Use song identification powered by Shazam • Access the Sleep Timer • Receive premium support by email • Share your subscription with your Family Sharing group Premium features require an active subscription. Important Notes Real-time song information depends on metadata provided by each radio stream. Not all stations provide song title, artist, or track information. *Apple Music may require a subscription. Radio Player does not host, own, or control any streamed content. All streams, trademarks, logos, and rights remain with their respective radio stations and content owners. Privacy Policy: https://radddio.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://radddio.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

StreamRadios4 screens
Radio Stations3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StreamRadios at weekly against Radio Stations's every 3 weeks. Radio Stations's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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. StreamRadios sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Radio Stations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamRadios ships an update weekly, Radio Stations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StreamRadios versus Radio Stations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamRadiosRadio Stations
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInvoice Genie LLCIon Postolachi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StreamRadios

Subscriptions1
  • StreamRadios$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • StreamRadios$29.99
4 purchases

Radio Stations

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Premium$3.991 Month
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is StreamRadios free?
StreamRadios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radio Stations free?
Radio Stations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StreamRadios or Radio Stations have ads?
Neither StreamRadios nor Radio Stations shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamRadios or Radio Stations?
StreamRadios ships an update weekly, and Radio Stations every 3 weeks. Most recently, StreamRadios was updated on November 4, 2026 and Radio Stations on November 5, 2026.

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