SoundNode vs RadioTuner Pro Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SoundNode
Read full descriptionHide full description
SoundNode Radioplayer β 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: β’ Access publicly available radio streams β’ Background playback with lock screen controls β’ Chromecast support for streaming to speakers and TVs β’ Search and filter by genre, country, or name β’ Save your favorite stations β’ Sleep timer and alarm clock β’ Personalized recommendations β’ Google and Apple Sign-In to sync your favorites Premium (one-time purchase): β’ Ad-free listening β’ 10-band equalizer β’ Chromecast streaming β’ Homescreen shortcuts β’ 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 β simple, beautiful, and free.
RadioTuner Pro Plus
Stream live radio stations and discover podcasts from around the world in a clean, modern interface. Enjoy background playback, CarPlay support, and curated recommendations for a seamless audio experience.
- Thousands of worldwide radio stations
- Podcast discovery and streaming
- Background audio playback
- CarPlay and AirPlay support
- Favorites and recently played
- Ad-free listening via rewarded videos
Read full descriptionHide full description
Live Radio, Podcasts and Audio Streaming in one modern app. RadioTuner Pro Plus combines worldwide internet radio, podcasts, favorites and CarPlay support in a clean and powerful listening experience. DISCOVER β’ Thousands of radio stations from around the world β’ Browse by country and genre β’ Curated recommendations β’ Fast station search PODCASTS β’ Discover podcasts across multiple categories β’ Stream episodes instantly β’ Save favorites β’ Continue listening anytime LISTEN β’ Background audio playback β’ AirPlay support β’ CarPlay support β’ Favorites and recently played stations PREMIUM EXPERIENCE β’ Ad-free listening time via rewarded videos β’ Non-intrusive advertising experience β’ Designed around audio, not distractions RadioTuner Pro Plus is built for fast discovery, comfortable listening and everyday use at home, at work and on the road.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RadioTuner Pro Plus at none against SoundNode's 1. SoundNode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RadioTuner Pro Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoundNode ships an update every 2 days, RadioTuner Pro Plus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundNode | RadioTuner Pro Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthes Vogel | Alexander May |
In-app purchases
SoundNode
- Soundnode Premium$2.99
RadioTuner Pro Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SoundNode free?
Is RadioTuner Pro Plus free?
Do SoundNode or RadioTuner Pro Plus have ads?
Which is updated more often, SoundNode or RadioTuner Pro Plus?
Other comparisons















