Comparison

Scratch Radio vs RadioLive App

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

RadioLive App

Features
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RadioLive App is the first radio app in the world to let you call or WhatsApp a station directly, without leaving the app. It also lets you stream thousands of live radio stations from multiple countries - all in one clean, easy-to-use app. Whether you're at home, in the car, or on the go, RadioLive App keeps you connected to the stations you love. No complicated setup, no clutter - just tap and listen. WHAT'S INCLUDED: - Stations from Romania, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, France, UK, Colombia, Spain, Hungary, Ireland, Serbia and Moldova - with more countries being added regularly - Search stations across all countries at once - Call or WhatsApp your favourite station directly from the app (where available) - Sleep timer - set a time and the radio stops automatically - Light and Dark theme - Car & Bluetooth compatible - Lock screen and notification controls PREMIUM FEATURES: - Save your favourite stations and access them instantly - Custom sort - arrange stations in any order you like - No ads Try everything free for 21 days - no credit card required. After your trial, choose what works for you: continue with the free tier or unlock premium from Β£0.99/month or Β£4.99 one-time (launch price). SIMPLE AND RELIABLE: RadioLive is built to be fast, stable, and respectful of your time. No unnecessary permissions, no hidden costs, no noise - just radio, done right. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://innovationhubstudio.co.uk/privacy.html

Screenshots

Scratch Radio2 screens
RadioLive App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch Radio at none against RadioLive App's 2. Scratch Radio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RadioLive App's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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. RadioLive App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scratch Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch Radio ships an update every 12 months, RadioLive App every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Scratch Radio versus RadioLive App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch RadioRadioLive App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size34 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBCUSUInnovation Hub Studio LTD

In-app purchases

None

Scratch Radio

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RadioLive App

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • RadioLive App Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Scratch Radio free?
Scratch Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RadioLive App free?
RadioLive App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scratch Radio or RadioLive App have ads?
Both Scratch Radio and RadioLive App show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Radio or RadioLive App?
Scratch Radio ships an update every 12 months, and RadioLive App every 9 days. Most recently, Scratch Radio was updated on October 27, 2026 and RadioLive App on October 25, 2026.

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