Radionaut vs APlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Radionaut
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Radionaut lets you listen to your favorite online radio stations wherever you are. Add and organize streams from any radio station, pick your preferred sound output (speakers, headphones, or car audio), and enjoy smooth playback with background support. Your stations. Your music. Radionaut.
APlayer
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APlayer is a clean, focused player for music you already own. Import your audio files, mount a folder, or connect your own WebDAV server. FEATURES ⢠Lyrics and sleep timer ⢠Background audio with lock-screen controls ⢠Browse by song, album, artist, and playlist ⢠Favorites and recently played ⢠Light and dark appearance WEBDAV MUSIC LIBRARY (PREMIUM) ⢠Connect a NAS or any WebDAV server ⢠Stream directly ā no need to sync the whole library first ⢠Reads tags and embedded artwork from remote files ⢠Works with self-signed certificates (fingerprint confirmed on first connect) ⢠Download individual tracks for offline listening INTERNET RADIO (PREMIUM) ⢠Add any HLS or HTTP live stream URL ⢠Background playback, lock-screen controls, favorites ⢠Queue stations alongside your local tracks ⢠Import M3U and PLS station lists SUPPORTED FORMATS MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, APE, WavPack, Musepack, TTA, TAK, DSD (DSF/DFF), WMA, Matroska Premium features are a single one-time purchase (APlayer Pro Lifetime). No subscription. Family Sharing supported. No account. No ads. No tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radionaut at none against APlayer's 1. Radionaut also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. APlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Radionaut asks for nothing beyond the download.
Radionaut ships an update every 10 days, APlayer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Radionaut | APlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days ā better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 ā better | 26.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Netmedia | ęŗ ę |
In-app purchases
Radionaut
No in-app purchases
APlayer
- APlayer Pro Lifetime$6.00
Questions
Is Radionaut free?
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Do Radionaut or APlayer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Radionaut or APlayer?
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