# SMART USEN vs ラジオ (日本ラジオ)

The clearest difference is rating: ラジオ (日本ラジオ) at 4.1 against SMART USEN's 1.0. ラジオ (日本ラジオ) also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (36% vs 16%). SMART USEN's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SMART USEN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and ラジオ (日本ラジオ) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ラジオ (日本ラジオ) holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ラジオ (日本ラジオ) has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of SMART USEN's written reviews are positive against 36% of ラジオ (日本ラジオ)'s.

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, ラジオ (日本ラジオ) every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SMART USEN | ラジオ (日本ラジオ) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1208916529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 16.0% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 15 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [USEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/405001406) | [Free Apps LLC CA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604489462) |

## What reviewers say

### SMART USEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-usen/id730729239)

Access over 1,000 music and original talk channels, from J-POP to jazz and classical. Enjoy unlimited listening for a low monthly fee with simple, intuitive controls. Try it free before subscribing.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ music channels, Original talk programs, Unlimited listening, Simple channel selection, Free trial available, Monthly subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| スタンダード | $4.99 | per month |


### ラジオ (日本ラジオ)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1208916529)

Listen to your favorite local radio stations anytime, anywhere, from your home, office, or while traveling. Stream music and podcasts with Airplay and Bluetooth support. Optimized for 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

**Highlights:** Listen to popular local radio stations, Stream podcasts, Airplay and Bluetooth support, Optimized for 3G and Wi-Fi, Premium subscription for unlimited content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プレミアム | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SMART USEN free?

SMART USEN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ラジオ (日本ラジオ) free?

ラジオ (日本ラジオ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SMART USEN or ラジオ (日本ラジオ)?

ラジオ (日本ラジオ) is rated higher. SMART USEN averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ラジオ (日本ラジオ) averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do SMART USEN or ラジオ (日本ラジオ) have ads?

ラジオ (日本ラジオ) shows ads; SMART USEN does not.

### Which is updated more often, SMART USEN or ラジオ (日本ラジオ)?

SMART USEN ships an update every 6 weeks, and ラジオ (日本ラジオ) every 3 months. Most recently, SMART USEN was updated on October 29, 2026 and ラジオ (日本ラジオ) on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*