SoundNode vs Fresh Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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: ā¢ Access publicly available radio streams ā¢ Background playback with lock screen controls ā¢ Chromecast support for streaming to speakers and TVs ā¢ Search and filter by genre, country, or name ā¢ Save your favorite stations ā¢ Sleep timer and alarm clock ā¢ Personalized recommendations ā¢ Google and Apple Sign-In to sync your favorites Premium (one-time purchase): ā¢ Ad-free listening ā¢ 10-band equalizer ā¢ Chromecast streaming ā¢ Homescreen shortcuts ā¢ 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.
Fresh Play
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Enjoy live radio streams from FRESH, FM+, Z-ROCK and ClassicA radios from anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fresh Play at none against SoundNode's 1. Fresh Play also leads on ads (none vs shown). SoundNode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SoundNode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fresh Play asks for nothing beyond the download.
SoundNode ships an update every 2 days, Fresh Play every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoundNode | Fresh Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 16.2 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthes Vogel | Fresh Radio Group EOOD |
In-app purchases
SoundNode
- Soundnode Premium$2.99
Fresh Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SoundNode free?
Is Fresh Play free?
Do SoundNode or Fresh Play have ads?
Which is updated more often, SoundNode or Fresh Play?
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