Radio Returns Mobile vs RadioTuner Pro Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio Returns Mobile
Experience live radio with interactive features. Stream from multiple stations, see what's playing, and influence the music through real-time voting and song requests. Engage with a community of listeners through live chat and reactions.
- Multiple live radio streams
- Real-time Now Playing info
- Song voting (up/down)
- Live chat with commands
- Station-specific themes
- Background playback
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Radio Returns brings back the thrill of live radio — with you in control. Stream multiple stations from one app, each with its own unique style and sound. See what’s playing now, discover what just played, and shape the music with real-time voting. Join the community: chat with other listeners, drop reactions, or celebrate with confetti when the party kicks off. Want more control? Request songs right in the chat and watch the playlist evolve. Every station has its own look, vibe, and interactive theme — from classic rock to experimental sounds. Radio Returns blends the energy of broadcast radio with the power of community, so you’re not just listening — you’re part of the show. Features: Live streams from multiple stations in one app Real-time Now Playing with album art and track history Vote songs up or down as they play Live chat with emoji, reactions, and slash commands (/request, /party, /list, and more) Station-specific themes and moods Background playback with lock screen info Beta Notes view so you’re always in the loop on updates Radio Returns isn’t just radio. It’s radio together.
RadioTuner Pro Plus
Stream live radio stations and discover podcasts from around the world in a clean, modern interface. Enjoy background playback, CarPlay support, and curated recommendations for a seamless audio experience.
- Thousands of worldwide radio stations
- Podcast discovery and streaming
- Background audio playback
- CarPlay and AirPlay support
- Favorites and recently played
- Ad-free listening via rewarded videos
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Live Radio, Podcasts and Audio Streaming in one modern app. RadioTuner Pro Plus combines worldwide internet radio, podcasts, favorites and CarPlay support in a clean and powerful listening experience. DISCOVER • Thousands of radio stations from around the world • Browse by country and genre • Curated recommendations • Fast station search PODCASTS • Discover podcasts across multiple categories • Stream episodes instantly • Save favorites • Continue listening anytime LISTEN • Background audio playback • AirPlay support • CarPlay support • Favorites and recently played stations PREMIUM EXPERIENCE • Ad-free listening time via rewarded videos • Non-intrusive advertising experience • Designed around audio, not distractions RadioTuner Pro Plus is built for fast discovery, comfortable listening and everyday use at home, at work and on the road.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Radio Returns Mobile at none against RadioTuner Pro Plus's shown. Radio Returns Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Radio Returns Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, RadioTuner Pro Plus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Returns Mobile | RadioTuner Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Anderson | Alexander May |
In-app purchases
Radio Returns Mobile
No in-app purchases
RadioTuner Pro Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Radio Returns Mobile free?
Is RadioTuner Pro Plus free?
Do Radio Returns Mobile or RadioTuner Pro Plus have ads?
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