ProgRock.com Radio vs Prism Pop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProgRock.com Radio
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ProgRock.com Radio delivers high-quality progressive rock streaming with live DJ shows and on-demand programming. Key features: Live streaming with crystal-clear audio Live DJ shows and 24/7 automated programming Real-time song details with album artwork Last 10 songs played Show schedule Completely free—no ads, no subscriptions, no fees Tune in to discover classic prog, modern progressive rock, and everything in between. Perfect for fans of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Porcupine Tree, Big Big Train, Haken, The Dear Hunter, and more.
Prism Pop
Create unique ambient soundscapes and musical textures with this generative synthesizer. Explore four distinct sound engines and integrate it into your favorite DAWs or use it standalone for instant musical discovery.
- Four generative DSP engines
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Standalone generative engine
- Clean and focused interface
- Low CPU overhead
- Organic sound design
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Prism Pop is a generative iOS synthesizer and AUv3 plugin designed for organic sound design, ambient exploration, and effortless musical discovery. Built on a custom C++ DSP engine, Prism Pop pairs intuitive controls with four distinct generative algorithms—Bubble, Rainbow, Cloud, and Shine—to transform simple inputs into sprawling, prismatic soundscapes, shimmering arpeggios, and cascading delay tails. Whether running standalone for desktop or mobile jam sessions, or embedded inside your favorite host DAW like GarageBand, AUM, or Cubasis, Prism Pop brings instant movement and texture to your signal chain. KEY FEATURES 4 Generative DSP Engines: Switch seamlessly between organic textures, shimmering pings, warm ambient clouds, and resonant tonal motion. AUv3 Plugin Ready: Seamlessly load multiple instances into GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Drambo, or any iOS AUv3 host. Standalone Generative Engine: Plug in headphones or connect MIDI controllers for standalone sound design sessions. Clean & Focused Interface: Zero clutter or hidden menus—designed to keep you locked in the creative flow state. Low CPU Overhead: Optimized native C++ audio processing ensures smooth performance across all supported iPad and iPhone models.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ProgRock.com Radio at Free against Prism Pop's $14.99. Prism Pop's advantage is chart position (#200 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
ProgRock.com Radio is free to download; Prism Pop costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ProgRock.com Radio ships an update every 3 weeks, Prism Pop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProgRock.com Radio | Prism Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #200 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark MOnforti | ANCIENT APPARATUS LLC |
In-app purchases
ProgRock.com Radio
No in-app purchases
Prism Pop
No in-app purchases









