Comparison

RadioMadio vs WorldWave

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

Head to head
About

RadioMadio

Features
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Enjoy radio anytime with RadioMadio! RadioMadio's clean, simple interface with CarPlay and AirPlay support gets you to your favorite radio stations in seconds. Discover music, news and entertainment channels and listen to your favorites wherever you are. • Easy to Use: Browse stations effortlessly with a modern, minimal interface. • CarPlay Support: Listen safely while driving. • AirPlay: Send the broadcast to any AirPlay speaker or TV. • Favorites & Recent: Keep your stations one tap away, iCloud syncs your favorites across devices. • Track History: See what is playing now and browse recently played tracks per station. • Data Saver: Prefer lower bitrate streams when you are on cellular. • Sleep Timer: Fall asleep to your favorite station and let RadioMadio stop playback automatically. • Siri & Shortcuts: Play any station, start the sleep timer or ask what is playing — hands free. RadioMadio brings Turkish and international stations together in one fast, lightweight app.

About

WorldWave

Features
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WorldWave — Radio & TV from every country Spin the globe. Tap a country. Start listening or watching instantly. WorldWave brings together public internet radio stations and live TV channels from around the world in one simple, visual app. Browse an interactive 3D globe, explore by country or category, or search directly for the station or channel you want. Discover the world • Browse with an interactive 3D globe • Explore radio stations and TV channels by country • Search quickly across available stations and channels • Switch between radio and TV without losing your place Listen your way • Background audio playback • Lock Screen and Control Center controls • A persistent mini-player • AirPlay support for compatible speakers and receivers Keep what you love • Save favorite stations and channels • Return to recently played media • Sync favorites and settings with iCloud WorldWave Pro Unlock the full experience with a WorldWave Pro subscription: • Unlimited favorites • Sleep timer for radio and TV • AirPlay picker for radio playback • iCloud sync for favorites and settings • No ads, no tracking, and no account required WorldWave is a directory and player for publicly available streams from open and community-maintained sources. WorldWave does not host, own, or broadcast any radio or TV content. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gijoecodes.com/home/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

RadioMadio4 screens
WorldWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RadioMadio at none against WorldWave's 6. RadioMadio also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). WorldWave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. WorldWave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RadioMadio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RadioMadio ships an update every 3 weeks, WorldWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
RadioMadio versus WorldWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadioMadioWorldWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSille CelikGIJOECODES, LLC

In-app purchases

None

RadioMadio

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

WorldWave

Subscriptions2
  • WorldWave Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WorldWave Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Lunch Tip$4.99
  • Dinner Tip$9.99
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  • WorldWave Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is RadioMadio free?
RadioMadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorldWave free?
WorldWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RadioMadio or WorldWave have ads?
Neither RadioMadio nor WorldWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RadioMadio or WorldWave?
RadioMadio ships an update every 3 weeks, and WorldWave every 2 days. Most recently, RadioMadio was updated on November 8, 2026 and WorldWave on October 31, 2026.

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