Comparison

Wavadio vs Ahenq

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

Head to head
About

Wavadio

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Wavadio helps you discover and access publicly available radio stations from around the world. Search and browse stations by genre or location, save your favorites, and add your own stream URLs to build a personalized collection. Wavadio does not host, create, or rebroadcast any audio content. All streams are provided directly by third-party broadcasters and accessed through their publicly available endpoints. Features • Discover Stations — Search and explore publicly available radio stations by genre and location • Organize Your Stations — Save favorites and add your own stream URLs • Quick Access — Easily return to recently accessed stations • Background Access — Continue accessing stations while using other apps • Sleep Timer — Set a timer to stop playback • External Playback Support — Works with Bluetooth and AirPlay devices • Local Storage — Your saved stations remain on your device Disclaimer Wavadio provides access to third-party radio streams for discovery purposes. All content is owned and controlled by the respective broadcasters. Wavadio does not host or distribute any audio content. If you are a rights holder and would like a stream removed, please contact us and we will address your request promptly.

About

Ahenq

Features
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Ahenq is a clean, modern radio app for building your own station library. Add live radio streams manually or import station lists from JSON, organize your collection your way, and enjoy a focused listening experience built around the stations you choose. With Ahenq you can: • Add your own radio stations by stream URL • Import station lists from JSON • Save favorites for quick access • Search your library fast • View currently playing information for supported stations • Use sleep timer and background playback • Optionally sign in to discover people, view shared profiles, and create or browse shared packs • Report, hide, or block shared content when needed Premium unlocks additional features such as: • Advanced discovery controls • Location and genre filters • Remote JSON sync • Export stations • More favorites • Stream checks • Custom station tags • Custom station logos • AirPlay and more Ahenq does not host audio streams. Users add and manage their own stations and content. Privacy Policy: https://ahenq.zerosixlabs.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://ahenq.zerosixlabs.com/terms

Screenshots

Wavadio4 screens
Ahenq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wavadio at none against Ahenq's 1. Wavadio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ahenq's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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

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

Both are free to download. Ahenq sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Wavadio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavadio ships an update every 2 weeks, Ahenq every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Wavadio versus Ahenq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavadioAhenq
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJemmy SuhardiSafak Ozer

In-app purchases

None

Wavadio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ahenq

Subscriptions1
  • Ahenq Premium$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Wavadio free?
Wavadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ahenq free?
Ahenq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wavadio or Ahenq have ads?
Ahenq shows ads; Wavadio does not.
Which is updated more often, Wavadio or Ahenq?
Wavadio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ahenq every 5 days. Most recently, Wavadio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Ahenq on November 9, 2026.

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