# J vs ラジオ (日本ラジオ)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: J at none against ラジオ (日本ラジオ)'s 1. J also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). ラジオ (日本ラジオ)'s advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 25%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ラジオ (日本ラジオ) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | J | ラジオ (日本ラジオ) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1208916529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [J-WAVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/379894285) | [Free Apps LLC (CA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604489462) |

## What reviewers say

### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-wave/id836381918)

Listen live to a Tokyo-based FM radio station, participate in listener communities for exclusive events and gifts, and earn points daily. Enjoy real-time song information and engage with other listeners through comments.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Daily point earning, Exclusive member events, Gift and prize applications, Listener comments and communication, Real-time song display

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 J free?

J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### 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.

### Do J or ラジオ (日本ラジオ) have ads?

ラジオ (日本ラジオ) shows ads; J does not.

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

J ships an update every 3 months, and ラジオ (日本ラジオ) every 3 months. Most recently, J was updated on November 6, 2026 and ラジオ (日本ラジオ) on November 2, 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.*