Comparison

Ahenq vs SoundNode

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

Head to head
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

About

SoundNode

Features
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SoundNode Radioplayer — 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 — simple, beautiful, and free.

Screenshots

Ahenq4 screens
SoundNode3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 and SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Ahenq versus SoundNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAhenqSoundNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafak OzerMatthes Vogel

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ahenq

Subscriptions1
  • Ahenq Premium$3.991 Year
1 purchases

SoundNode

One-time1
  • Soundnode Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Ahenq free?
Ahenq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoundNode free?
SoundNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ahenq or SoundNode have ads?
Both Ahenq and SoundNode show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ahenq or SoundNode?
Ahenq ships an update every 5 days, and SoundNode every 2 days. Most recently, Ahenq was updated on November 9, 2026 and SoundNode on November 9, 2026.

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