CFM Coromandel vs Spark Arena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CFM Coromandel
Stay connected with your local community and enjoy a diverse music selection. Stream live radio, access local news and events, and request your favorite songs. The app also provides updates on road conditions and job opportunities.
- Live radio streaming
- Local news updates
- Event listings
- Road condition alerts
- Song requests
- Replay interviews
- Job listings
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The official app for Coromandel's CFM. Keep up to date with everything local, while enjoying the Best Music Variety. Stream us online, anywhere! Explore local events Check road updates Read local news Replay interviews Find Coromandel jobs Request songs See recently played tracks Listen with Apple CarPlay
Spark Arena
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Spark Arena is a world-class multipurpose 13,000+ capacity venue in the heart of Auckland’s city centre, hosting the biggest names in the world of entertainment & sports since 2007. The Spark Arena App is your one-stop-shop to organise your show experiences from purchase of tickets to event night, so you can make the most out of your visit. Through the app, you can retrieve your tickets for events, stay in the loop on the latest announces and news, save your favourite upcoming shows and keep updated with what's coming up in the calendar. Also, you'll have access to all event information around getting to the venue, cloaking, food & drinks, sustainability, accessibility and accommodation all in one place. Plus, keep an eye out for exclusive event offers on show days - only available to app users!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spark Arena at none against CFM Coromandel's shown. CFM Coromandel's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CFM Coromandel ships an update every 6 weeks, Spark Arena every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CFM Coromandel | Spark Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Radio Coromandel Limited | Spark Arena |
In-app purchases
CFM Coromandel
No in-app purchases
Spark Arena
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CFM Coromandel free?
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Do CFM Coromandel or Spark Arena have ads?
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