AM1230 vs Retro Watch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AM1230
Stream live radio content, including music, sports, and talk shows, from anywhere in the world. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs and fellow listeners, and stay updated on station events with interactive schedules and alerts.
- Worldwide live radio streaming
- Song information display
- Real-time messaging with DJs and listeners
- Social media feed access
- Interactive event schedule with alerts
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Listen to AM1230 worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from AM1230 while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.
Retro Watch
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Retro Watch is a playful pixel clock for your desk, room, or quiet focus time. Turn your screen into a small retro-inspired clock with pixel themes, gentle background music, and a cozy display you can leave open while you work, study, relax, or keep time nearby. Inspired by old digital displays, pixel art, and small moments of nostalgia, Retro Watch is designed to be more than a utility clock. It can sit beside you like a tiny digital companion, showing the time, playing a soft background mood, and adding a little retro charm to your space. No complex setup. No busy dashboard. Just a clock with character. Features: • Pixel-style clock display • 24-hour format option • Show or hide seconds • Retro visual effects • Theme selection • Background music selection • Keep screen awake on mobile • Simple, cozy display for focus, rest, or desk setup Retro Watch is a small independent project built around a simple idea: a cozy retro clock that makes time feel a little more playful.
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Verdict
AM1230 and Retro Watch are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | AM1230 | Retro Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | RadioFX | Zhao Xing |
In-app purchases
AM1230
No in-app purchases
Retro Watch
No in-app purchases









