Comparison

Radio Surf vs KiwiTuner

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

Head to head
About

Radio Surf

Features
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Discover and enjoy live radio from around the world with RadioSurf. Instantly access thousands of radio stations, search by name, genre, or location, and listen to your favorite music, news, and talk shows wherever you are. Personalize your experience by adding stations to your favorites, organizing them for quick access, and managing your list as your tastes evolve. RadioSurf is designed for seamless listening at home, on the go, or while drivingβ€”making it easy to stay connected to the sounds you love, anytime and anywhere. Key Features: Listen to live radio stations worldwide Powerful search by station name, genre, or country Add, organize, and modify your favorite stations Simple, intuitive interface for effortless browsing and playback Reliable streaming, even on the move or in your car Background playback and support for external controls

About

KiwiTuner

Features
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KiwiTuner is a native radio receiver app for listening to compatible KiwiSDR or Web888 servers on your iPhone or iPad. Connect to a public receiver or configure your own, then explore the radio spectrum with responsive tuning and clear audio. Features: β€’ Live spectrum and waterfall display β€’ AM, FM, LSB, USB, and CW reception modes β€’ Tap, drag, and pinch tuning with up to 500 Hz full-screen zoom β€’ EiBi shortwave schedule with currently scheduled broadcasts β€’ Favorites and saved frequencies β€’ Built-in directory of recently verified public receivers β€’ Custom receiver addresses and per-server passwords stored in Keychain β€’ Adjustable spectrum smoothing and optional sharp audio high-cut filter A network connection and an available compatible receiver are required. Receiver availability, access rules, passwords, and listening limits are controlled by each receiver operator. KiwiTuner is an independent client and is not affiliated with KiwiSDR / Web888 or the operators of listed receivers.

Screenshots

Radio Surf4 screens
KiwiTuner1 screens

Verdict

The call

Radio Surf and KiwiTuner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Radio Surf versus KiwiTuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio SurfKiwiTuner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDart Technology SIAJouni Erola

In-app purchases

None

Radio Surf

No in-app purchases

None

KiwiTuner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio Surf free?
Radio Surf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KiwiTuner free?
KiwiTuner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio Surf or KiwiTuner have ads?
Neither Radio Surf nor KiwiTuner shows ads.

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