Ahenq vs SoundNode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Ahenq
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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
SoundNode
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SoundNode Radioplayer ā your free internet radio app. Listen to publicly available internet radio streams from around the world. Discover music, news, and culture with a simple and intuitive player experience. Features: ⢠Access publicly available radio streams ⢠Background playback with lock screen controls ⢠Chromecast support for streaming to speakers and TVs ⢠Search and filter by genre, country, or name ⢠Save your favorite stations ⢠Sleep timer and alarm clock ⢠Personalized recommendations ⢠Google and Apple Sign-In to sync your favorites Premium (one-time purchase): ⢠Ad-free listening ⢠10-band equalizer ⢠Chromecast streaming ⢠Homescreen shortcuts ⢠Support independent development SoundNode is a radio player that provides access to publicly available streams directly from broadcasters. Listen to radio the way it should be ā simple, beautiful, and free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SoundNode at every 2 days against Ahenq's every 5 days. SoundNode also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Ahenq sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ahenq ships an update every 5 days, SoundNode every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Ahenq | SoundNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days ā better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safak Ozer | Matthes Vogel |
In-app purchases
Ahenq
- Ahenq Premium$3.991 Year
SoundNode
- Soundnode Premium$2.99









