Radio Returns Mobile vs Tunearby
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Radio Returns Mobile
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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.
Tunearby
Discover local AM and FM radio stations with this offline app. It provides a distance-sorted list of frequencies, showing what's currently playing and offering detailed station information. Explore stations on a map and filter by format, all without ads or sign-up.
- Finds nearby AM/FM radio stations
- Sorts stations by distance
- Shows 'On Air' program details
- Map view for station browsing
- Detailed station transmitter info
- Filters by band and format
- Works offline, no ads or sign-up
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Tunearby finds every AM and FM radio station and over-the-air TV channel broadcasting near you, and shows you exactly where to tune or which way to aim your antenna. Point it at your location and get a clean, distance-sorted list of local frequencies — no sign-up, no ads, and it works offline once the catalog has downloaded. Whether you're road-tripping through a new city, chasing a ball game, cutting the cord, or just curious what's on the dial, Tunearby turns your phone into a local radio and TV guide. WHAT YOU GET • Nearby stations, sorted by distance — AM and FM, with call sign, frequency, and format at a glance • Live "On Air" tab — see what's playing right now, correct to each station's own time zone • Call or text in — each station's phone and text numbers, plus the call-in and text lines of syndicated shows while they're on the air • Map view — browse stations across the area and tap any marker for details • Station details — transmitter sites on a map, day/night power and directional patterns, and the exact sunrise/sunset times AM stations switch power • TV tab — every over-the-air TV channel within 125 miles: how far the tower is, which way to point your antenna, whether the FCC's predicted coverage reaches you, and the VHF/UHF band so you pick the right antenna. Type the channel your TV shows (like 31.1) to find its station, subchannels, and networks • Filters — narrow by band (AM/FM/TV) and by format: News/Talk, Sports, Public Radio, Classic Rock, Country, and 25+ more • Search anywhere — set a custom city to see what's on the air somewhere else before you go • Live tracking — while you drive, stations move in and out of range automatically • Light, dark, and system themes BUILT FOR PRIVACY • No account required • No ads, no trackers, no analytics • Your exact location never leaves your device — it's used only to find nearby stations • The station catalog downloads on first launch and keeps itself up to date; stations, the TV lineup and On Air then work with no signal (maps and city search need a connection) Tune in to what's around you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Radio Returns Mobile at 3 against Tunearby's 1. Radio Returns Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Radio Returns Mobile | Tunearby |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frank Anderson | Allen Walker |
In-app purchases
Radio Returns Mobile
No in-app purchases
Tunearby
No in-app purchases








