Comparison

Radionaut vs SoundNode

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

Head to head
About

Radionaut

Features
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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.

About

SoundNode

Features
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SoundNode Radioplayer — your free internet radio app. Listen to publicly available internet radio streams from around the world. Discover music, news, and culture with a simple and intuitive player experience. Features: • Access publicly available radio streams • Background playback with lock screen controls • Chromecast support for streaming to speakers and TVs • Search and filter by genre, country, or name • Save your favorite stations • Sleep timer and alarm clock • Personalized recommendations • Google and Apple Sign-In to sync your favorites Premium (one-time purchase): • Ad-free listening • 10-band equalizer • Chromecast streaming • Homescreen shortcuts • Support independent development SoundNode is a radio player that provides access to publicly available streams directly from broadcasters. Listen to radio the way it should be — simple, beautiful, and free.

Screenshots

Radionaut2 screens
SoundNode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Radionaut at none against SoundNode's 1. Radionaut also leads on ads (none vs shown). SoundNode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Radionaut asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radionaut ships an update every 10 days, SoundNode every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
Radionaut versus SoundNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadionautSoundNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetmediaMatthes Vogel

In-app purchases

None

Radionaut

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundNode

One-time1
  • Soundnode Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Radionaut free?
Radionaut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoundNode free?
SoundNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Radionaut or SoundNode have ads?
SoundNode shows ads; Radionaut does not.
Which is updated more often, Radionaut or SoundNode?
Radionaut ships an update every 10 days, and SoundNode every 2 days. Most recently, Radionaut was updated on November 9, 2026 and SoundNode on November 9, 2026.

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