dinamo.fm vs Submerge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dinamo.fm
Stream curated electronic and indie music from a long-standing Istanbul radio station. Discover new artists and tracks across multiple channels designed for various moods. Enjoy seamless integration with Apple devices, including CarPlay and Siri.
- Human-curated music selection
- Multiple genre and mood channels
- Discover new and classic tracks
- CarPlay integration
- Siri and Shortcuts support
- Real-time track metadata and artwork
- Lock screen playback controls
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Official iOS application for Istanbul's premier electronic/indie radio station broadcasting since 2003. - Handpicked music: Here at dinamo.fm humans pick the music. Not robots. If you’re into electronic, dance, urban, indie music you’re at the right place. - Discover the best: We pride ourselves for being ahead of the curve. Discover new artists and tracks as well as classics that have defined genres. - Channels for every mood: Multiple channels broadcasting different moods and genres. - Listen everywhere: Plug it in in the car, Airplay to your stereo, plug in your headphones. - Continuous Stream: No need to search for what to listen to. We do the choosing, you do the listening. This native iOS application delivers the full dinamo.fm experience, offering multiple curated music channels, high-quality streaming, and deeper integration with the Apple ecosystem. Multi-Channel Streaming: Listen to all dinamo.fm channels in one place. CarPlay Support: Full CarPlay integration for a seamless in-car listening experience. Metadata & Artwork: Real-time track information and synchronized album art from the dinamo.fm API. Lock Screen Controls: Full playback control and artwork display on the lock screen and Control Center. Siri & Shortcuts: Voice control support for playing your favorite channels and ability to script various actions using Shortcuts app. AirPlay & Bluetooth: Compatible with external audio devices.
Submerge
Discover a world of underground music with curated radio stations featuring indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental genres. Enjoy seamless streaming on the go with Apple CarPlay and AirPlay support, and stay updated with smart notifications for new releases and events.
- Curated underground music stations
- Apple CarPlay support
- AirPlay streaming
- Smart notifications for new tracks
- Real-time listener interaction
- Dark mode and minimal UI
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Submerge – Underground Music Radio Go deeper than the mainstream. Submerge connects you with a world of underground music radio stations, streaming the freshest indie, electronic, hip-hop, and experimental sounds from across the globe. Features: Stream Curated Stations: Handpicked underground stations featuring emerging artists and niche genres. Apple CarPlay Support: Take your listening experience on the road with a seamless CarPlay interface. Now with AirPlay: Stream directly to your favorite speakers, Apple TV, and AirPlay-compatible devices. Smart Notifications: Be the first to know when new tracks drop or special events go live—tailored to your listening tastes. Interact in real time with listeners from around the globe. Dark Mode & Minimal UI: Designed for distraction-free listening, day or night. Whether you're discovering new sounds or following your favorite underground scenes, Submerge puts the culture at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Submerge at 5.0 against dinamo.fm's 4.5. Submerge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). dinamo.fm's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. dinamo.fm sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Submerge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Submerge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.
dinamo.fm ships an update every 3 weeks, Submerge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dinamo.fm | Submerge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | METAL REKLAMCILIK VE MEDYA PAZARLAMA TICARET LTD STI | Submerge, Limited Liability Company |
Customer experience
dinamo.fm
Submerge
In-app purchases
dinamo.fm
- Monthly Subscription$1.99
- Yearly Subscription$19.99
Submerge
No in-app purchases









