Comparison

Wavadio vs WorldWave

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

WorldWave

Features
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WorldWave — Radio & TV from every country Spin the globe. Tap a country. Start listening or watching instantly. WorldWave brings together public internet radio stations and live TV channels from around the world in one simple, visual app. Browse an interactive 3D globe, explore by country or category, or search directly for the station or channel you want. Discover the world • Browse with an interactive 3D globe • Explore radio stations and TV channels by country • Search quickly across available stations and channels • Switch between radio and TV without losing your place Listen your way • Background audio playback • Lock Screen and Control Center controls • A persistent mini-player • AirPlay support for compatible speakers and receivers Keep what you love • Save favorite stations and channels • Return to recently played media • Sync favorites and settings with iCloud WorldWave Pro Unlock the full experience with a WorldWave Pro subscription: • Unlimited favorites • Sleep timer for radio and TV • AirPlay picker for radio playback • iCloud sync for favorites and settings • No ads, no tracking, and no account required WorldWave is a directory and player for publicly available streams from open and community-maintained sources. WorldWave does not host, own, or broadcast any radio or TV content. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gijoecodes.com/home/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Wavadio4 screens
WorldWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wavadio at none against WorldWave's 6. Wavadio also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.5). WorldWave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. WorldWave sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Wavadio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wavadio ships an update every 2 weeks, WorldWave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Wavadio versus WorldWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWavadioWorldWave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB44 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJemmy SuhardiGIJOECODES, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Wavadio

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

WorldWave

Subscriptions2
  • WorldWave Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • WorldWave Pro Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coffee Tip$1.99
  • Lunch Tip$4.99
  • Dinner Tip$9.99
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  • WorldWave Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Wavadio free?
Wavadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WorldWave free?
WorldWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wavadio or WorldWave have ads?
Neither Wavadio nor WorldWave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wavadio or WorldWave?
Wavadio ships an update every 2 weeks, and WorldWave every 2 days. Most recently, Wavadio was updated on October 25, 2026 and WorldWave on October 31, 2026.

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