Tick Radio vs WorldWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tick Radio
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TickRadio lets you explore and stream your favorite radio stations from around the world with a simple and elegant design. Enjoy music, news, and talk shows at any time with a distraction-free experience. Features: • Wide selection of live radio stations • High-quality streaming • Beautiful, user-friendly interface • Favorite stations for quick access • Lightweight and fast performance Perfect for music lovers, news listeners, and anyone who wants a simple way to stay connected to live radio.
WorldWave
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tick Radio at none against WorldWave's 6. Tick Radio also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support 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. WorldWave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tick Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tick Radio | WorldWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Abdulrahman Alharbi | GIJOECODES, LLC |
In-app purchases
Tick Radio
No in-app purchases
WorldWave
- WorldWave Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- WorldWave Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Coffee Tip$1.99
- Lunch Tip$4.99
- Dinner Tip$9.99
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- WorldWave Pro Lifetime$79.99









