Comparison

Streaming Pulse vs AAKRadio

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

AAKRadio

Features
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AAKRadio es un reproductor de audio en directo que tú configuras a tu gusto. A diferencia de otras apps, AAKRadio no incluye ninguna emisora predefinida: eres tú quien añade las direcciones de los streams que quieras escuchar. Así tienes exactamente las que te interesan, sin listas impuestas. CÓMO FUNCIONA Añade una emisora indicando su nombre y la dirección (URL) del audio en directo. AAKRadio intentará detectar el nombre automáticamente. Si tienes varias direcciones recopiladas, puedes importarlas todas de una vez. FUNCIONES • Añade, edita, reordena y elimina tus emisoras cuando quieras • Importación múltiple: pega varias direcciones y créalas de golpe • Detección automática del nombre a partir del stream • Favoritas para tener a mano las que más escuchas • Alarmas: despiértate con la emisora que elijas • Reproducción en segundo plano y control desde la pantalla de bloqueo • App para Apple Watch: controla la reproducción desde tu muñeca • Sincronización con iCloud (opcional, iniciando sesión) • Uso completo sin necesidad de crear cuenta IMPORTANTE AAKRadio es únicamente un reproductor. No proporciona, aloja ni distribuye ningún contenido de audio. Todo el contenido lo aporta el usuario mediante las direcciones que introduce, y es responsabilidad suya asegurarse de tener derecho a reproducirlo. Desarrollada de forma independiente por AAK Developer.

Screenshots

Streaming Pulse4 screens
AAKRadio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AAKRadio at monthly against Streaming Pulse's every 4 months. Streaming Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Streaming Pulse ships an update every 4 months, AAKRadio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Streaming Pulse versus AAKRadio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreaming PulseAAKRadio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStreaming PulseEnrique Moron Campos

In-app purchases

None

Streaming Pulse

No in-app purchases

None

AAKRadio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Streaming Pulse free?
Streaming Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AAKRadio free?
AAKRadio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Streaming Pulse or AAKRadio have ads?
Neither Streaming Pulse nor AAKRadio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Streaming Pulse or AAKRadio?
Streaming Pulse ships an update every 4 months, and AAKRadio monthly. Most recently, Streaming Pulse was updated on November 1, 2026 and AAKRadio on October 31, 2026.

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