Wavadio vs emRadios
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ā Search and explore publicly available radio stations by genre and location ⢠Organize Your Stations ā Save favorites and add your own stream URLs ⢠Quick Access ā Easily return to recently accessed stations ⢠Background Access ā Continue accessing stations while using other apps ⢠Sleep Timer ā Set a timer to stop playback ⢠External Playback Support ā Works with Bluetooth and AirPlay devices ⢠Local Storage ā 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.
emRadios
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Listen to live radio from all over the world, free, on iPhone, iPad and Mac. emRadios brings together thousands of stations from more than 100 countries in a visual, interactive experience. Explore the global map, spin a dial inspired by vintage radios and discover stations by country, city or music style, all in real time. KEY FEATURES ⢠Interactive map with live radio from around the world ⢠Dial tuning: drag and travel between stations ⢠Thousands of music, news, sports, talk and culture stations ⢠Search by name, city, country or genre ⢠Favorites to get back to your stations in one tap ⢠Available in more than 40 languages FOR BUSINESSES AND BROADCASTERS Shops, restaurants and gyms use emRadios to play continuous background music with their own brand ads. Radio stations and artists use the platform to reach new listeners worldwide. Download emRadios and tune in to the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: emRadios at 3 against Wavadio's 1. emRadios also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wavadio | emRadios |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jemmy Suhardi | Oplena |
In-app purchases
Wavadio
No in-app purchases
emRadios
No in-app purchases









