Comparison

RM Radio vs Blendcast

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

Head to head
About

RM Radio

Features
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RM Radio puts music first. Press Listen Now for our Rule Mobile exclusive station, then explore optional stations that play directly from your Apple Music library. Shuffle songs, jump tracks, and drop in our signature Mega Mix between Apple Music tracks—without missing a beat. Why you’ll love it • Free station included – Stream our “Rule Mobile Exclusive” megamix with no sign‑in required. • Apple Music integration – If you subscribe to Apple Music, play curated albums or playlists right inside RM Radio. • Mega Mix toggle – Optionally inject our long‑form mix after every few Apple Music tracks for club‑style flow. • Simple controls – Big play/pause, previous/next, seek bar, and live artwork. • Background playback – Keep listening with the screen off. Lock Screen & Control Center controls supported. • No accounts to create – Your Apple ID handles Apple Music; the free station works for everyone. How it works • Tap Listen Now on Home to start the free Rule Mobile station. • On the Radio tab, pick a station. Apple Music stations require an active Apple Music subscription on the device. • Use Shuffle for Apple Music. Turn on Mega to drop in our mix every few tracks. Privacy • We do not create accounts or track you across apps. • Network access is used only for audio streaming and artwork. Requirements • iPhone with iOS 16.0 or later. • Internet connection for streaming. • Apple Music subscription only required for Apple Music stations; the Rule Mobile station is free for all listeners. Apple Music is a trademark of Apple Inc. RM Radio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple.

About

Blendcast

Combine music from Apple Music and podcast episodes into a personalized listening experience. Create custom "Builds" with specific timings for music breaks and podcast segments, then let the app seamlessly transition between them.

Highlights
  • Mix music from Apple Music playlists and albums
  • Add individual songs and podcast episodes
  • Arrange content order
  • Set podcast segment lengths
  • Define music break song counts
  • Edit and share custom listening sequences
Features
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MUSIC AND PODCASTS. ONE FLOW. BlendCast brings Apple Music and podcasts together in one listening session, with the timing controlled by you. Want 30 minutes of a podcast, then 4 songs, then back to your podcast? Set it once and let BlendCast handle the switching. Create a Build using podcasts, Apple Music playlists, albums, and songs. Choose your timing, press Play, and keep listening without constantly reaching for your phone. BUILT AROUND YOUR APPLE MUSIC BlendCast is a powerful companion for Apple Music, giving you a new way to organize and combine the music you already love with your favorite podcasts. • Mix multiple Apple Music playlists and albums • Add individual songs and podcast episodes • Choose how long podcasts play • Choose how many songs play between podcast sessions • Arrange your listening order • See what’s playing and what comes next • Edit and share your Builds YOUR CONTENT. YOUR RHYTHM. BlendCast automatically moves between podcasts and music based on the timing you choose. Use it at work, while driving, studying, exercising, or whenever you want music and podcasts to flow together throughout your day. Think of it as your own personal radio station, built from the content you already enjoy. FREE TO DOWNLOAD Download BlendCast for free and give your Apple Music a completely new way to play. An active Apple Music subscription is required to play Apple Music catalog content. Music and podcast availability may vary by country or region.

Screenshots

RM Radio2 screens
Blendcast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blendcast at every 3 weeks against RM Radio's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

RM Radio ships an update every 8 months, Blendcast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
RM Radio versus Blendcast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRM RadioBlendcast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRule MobileAzaerra Studios LLC

In-app purchases

None

RM Radio

No in-app purchases

None

Blendcast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RM Radio free?
RM Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blendcast free?
Blendcast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RM Radio or Blendcast have ads?
Neither RM Radio nor Blendcast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RM Radio or Blendcast?
RM Radio ships an update every 8 months, and Blendcast every 3 weeks. Most recently, RM Radio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Blendcast on October 31, 2026.

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