Comparison

U/AWARE vs Rdio Client

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

Head to head

U/AWARE

Uniden SDS150 Companion app

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 3.812 ratingsView app →

About

U/AWARE

Control and monitor your Uniden SDS150 scanner remotely via Bluetooth. View transmissions visually, hear audio, and record incoming signals directly on your device.

Highlights

Remote operation via Bluetooth
Visual display of transmissions
Audio playback of scanned signals
Record incoming transmissions
Full control replication of SDS150

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Provides remote operation functionality via Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE), a visual display and audio of scanned radio transmissions. The display and all controls of the SDS150 are replicated on the app allowing you to access and control all the functions within the range. All incoming audio from the transmissions can be recorded and heard through your devices.

About

Rdio Client

Features

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Rdio Client is a modern client for self-hosted Rdio Scanner servers, designed for reliable listening at home or on the go. Features include: * Live scanner audio with low latency * Automatic reconnect after network interruptions * Background audio playback * Resume after phone calls and Bluetooth device changes * Replay the last transmission * Live queue and catch-up playback * Recent calls history * Secure WebSocket (WSS) and standard WebSocket (WS) support * Simple setup with your own Rdio Scanner server Built for scanner enthusiasts who want a dependable listening experience with smooth audio recovery and modern iOS integration. note this app does not provide a radio feed, it is for connectign to a RIDO server

Screenshots

U/AWARE4 screens

Rdio Client1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rdio Client at weekly against U/AWARE's every 2 months. U/AWARE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U/AWARE ships an update every 2 months, Rdio Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

U/AWARE versus Rdio Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	U/AWARE	Rdio Client
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.8 (12 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	62.5% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	12 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Weekly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	26.5
Further details — not scored
Size	33 MB	1 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Uniden Corporation	Jamie Stephens

In-app purchases

None

U/AWARE

No in-app purchases

None

Rdio Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is U/AWARE free?

U/AWARE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Rdio Client free?

Rdio Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do U/AWARE or Rdio Client have ads?

Neither U/AWARE nor Rdio Client shows ads.

Which is updated more often, U/AWARE or Rdio Client?

U/AWARE ships an update every 2 months, and Rdio Client weekly. Most recently, U/AWARE was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rdio Client on October 1, 2026.