Comparison

Scratch Radio vs BayPlay

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

Head to head
About

Scratch Radio

Features
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Your University Soundtrack has gone mobile! You can now listen to Scratch right from your pocket. Playing hits from the 90s, 00s, 10s and today, and talking about what matters to you, this really is the station for students.

About

BayPlay

Features
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Media Bay of Plenty is the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s premier multimedia company, delivering radio, digital, and community services across the region. We operate three key radio stations. Radio 1XX, Bayrock, and Q97 Beats, each serving a unique audience: Radio 1XX is our community-focused station, providing local news, events, and programming that keeps residents informed and engaged. 90.5FM | 1242AM | 92.9FM Bayrock is the region’s home for rock, connecting passionate music fans with the best in heavier music. 93.7FM | 100.FM Q97 Beats is the Beat of the Bay, featuring Reggae, Roots, R&B, Soul and Hip Hop. 97.7FM | 99.3FM In addition to our broadcasting services, Media Bay of Plenty serves a critical community role as the official Civil Defence Station, providing emergency information and updates to ensure the safety and preparedness of the Eastern Bay of Plenty community. Through innovative campaigns, sponsorships, and on-air promotions, we help local businesses connect with audiences while fostering a strong sense of community. At Media Bay of Plenty, we’re dedicated to keeping the region informed, entertained, and connected. BayPlay is also the home to Community Connect - a platform for charities and non profits in the Eastern Bay of Plenty under the Eastern Bay Media Trust.

Screenshots

Scratch Radio2 screens
BayPlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

Scratch Radio and BayPlay are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch Radio ships an update every 12 months, BayPlay every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Scratch Radio versus BayPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch RadioBayPlay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 8 months β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBCUSUMEDIA BAY OF PLENTY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Scratch Radio

No in-app purchases

None

BayPlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scratch Radio free?
Scratch Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BayPlay free?
BayPlay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scratch Radio or BayPlay have ads?
Both Scratch Radio and BayPlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Radio or BayPlay?
Scratch Radio ships an update every 12 months, and BayPlay every 8 months. Most recently, Scratch Radio was updated on October 27, 2026 and BayPlay on October 31, 2026.

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