Comparison

Streaming Pulse vs Radio Stream Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Streaming Pulse

Stream live radio and TV from around the world for free. Discover global entertainment, save favorites, and enjoy high-quality audio with no sign-ups or hidden fees. Supports CarPlay for in-car listening.

Highlights
  • Global radio and TV streaming
  • 100% free, no registration
  • High-quality audio
  • CarPlay integration
  • Smart discovery and search
  • Background playback
Features
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Pulse Stream Radio & TV Worldwide Discover, listen, and enjoy free live Radio and TV from around the world with Pulse. From local AM/FM stations to independent and commercial broadcasters, Pulse brings global entertainment straight to your iPhone now with CarPlay support. No sign-ups. No hidden fees. Just great listening. WHY CHOOSE PULSE? • 100% Free – No subscription, no registration required • High-Quality Audio – Enjoy clear, reliable streaming • No Pre-Roll Ads – Start listening instantly • Global Access – Tune in to Radio and TV stations worldwide • Smart Discovery – Search and browse by genre, name, or category • Now Playing Info – See the current song or program (station dependent) • Favorites – Save and manage your favorite stations easily • Social Sharing – Share stations with friends via social media, SMS, or email MUSIC FOR EVERY MOOD Listen to the music you love from dedicated radio stations featuring: Rap, Pop, Rock, R&B, Indie, Dance, Electro, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Country, and more. ENHANCED LISTENING EXPERIENCE • Advanced Search for Radio and TV content • Audio & Video Podcasts • Sleep Timer – Fall asleep to your favorite music • Background Playback for uninterrupted listening • Lock Screen Controls • Seamless resume after phone calls • CarPlay Integration for safe listening while driving • Works across your devices with Bluetooth, AirPlay, and CarPlay ADD YOUR STATION TO PULSE Want your Radio or TV station featured on Pulse? • Radio Stations: https://streamingpulse.com/main/submitting-your-radio-station/ • TV Stations: https://streamingpulse.com/main/submitting-your-tv-station/ DOWNLOAD PULSE FREE TODAY Start your listening experience now free, simple, and unlimited. QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? We’d love to hear from you and continue improving Pulse.

About

Radio Stream Player

Features
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Important: This app does not provide a station list. You add only legally licensed streams, for which you are responsible. No download, no recording, no geo-circumvention. Features: • Save and organize your own stream URLs • Favorites and Recently Played • Now Playing with track info (if provided by station) • CarPlay support: fast browsing and control • Stable playback during network changes • Folders for better organization • Stream URL validation before saving • Background playback • Bilingual: German & English License Notice: Please only add streams that are legally authorized for playback in your country. Privacy: No personal data is processed for advertising purposes. All data remains local on your device.

Screenshots

Streaming Pulse4 screens
Radio Stream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Streaming Pulse at Free against Radio Stream Player's $0.99. Streaming Pulse also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Streaming Pulse is free to download; Radio Stream Player costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streaming Pulse ships an update every 4 months, Radio Stream Player every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Streaming Pulse versus Radio Stream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreaming PulseRadio Stream Player
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreaming PulseCHRISTIAN VOLLMER

In-app purchases

None

Streaming Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

Radio Stream Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streaming Pulse free?
Streaming Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radio Stream Player free?
Radio Stream Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Streaming Pulse or Radio Stream Player have ads?
Neither Streaming Pulse nor Radio Stream Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streaming Pulse or Radio Stream Player?
Streaming Pulse ships an update every 4 months, and Radio Stream Player every 6 months. Most recently, Streaming Pulse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Radio Stream Player on October 30, 2026.

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