# The Volt vs Area51.FM

The clearest difference is ads: Area51.FM at none against The Volt's shown. Area51.FM also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Volt's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Volt against 5.0 for Area51.FM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Volt | Area51.FM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-volt/id6747404193/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area51fm/id6758902858/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roger Gardner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821257643) | [RxDIO.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580401968) |

## What reviewers say

### The Volt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-volt/id6747404193)

Listen to a curated mix of 80s, 90s, and Y2K music, including shows like "Andrew Z in The Morning". Enjoy a nostalgic audio experience directly on your device.

**Highlights:** 80s music, 90s music, Y2K music, Morning radio shows, Music streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Area51.FM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/area51fm/id6758902858)

Experience unique EDM radio broadcasts originating from a mysterious desert location. Tune into 'Extraterrestrial Dance Music' with a blend of electronic sounds and driving rhythms.

**Highlights:** Unique EDM broadcasts, Mysterious desert origin, Extraterrestrial Dance Music, Electronic soundscapes, Hypnotizing rhythms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Volt free?

The Volt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Area51.FM free?

Area51.FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Volt or Area51.FM?

The Volt and Area51.FM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do The Volt or Area51.FM have ads?

The Volt shows ads; Area51.FM does not.

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