Streaming Pulse vs MAD D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Global radio and TV streaming
- 100% free, no registration
- High-quality audio
- CarPlay integration
- Smart discovery and search
- Background playback
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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.
MAD D
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Adjustable crossover ( HPF / LPF / BPF from 20 Hz to 20 kHz ) Selectable crossover slopes ( 6 to 48 dB/oct ) Crossover types ( Bessel / Butterworth / Linkwitz-Riley ) Equalizer ( 8 x 31 bands ) Time alignment ( 0-20 ms / 0-692 cm / 0-272" ) Selectable phase shift ( 0 or 180 degrees ) 6 Memory presets
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MAD D at weekly against Streaming Pulse's every 4 months. MAD D also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Streaming Pulse ships an update every 4 months, MAD D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Streaming Pulse | MAD D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Streaming Pulse | Winn Scandinavia AB |
In-app purchases
Streaming Pulse
No in-app purchases
MAD D
No in-app purchases
