# Radiooooo vs Lumpen

The clearest difference is rating: Lumpen at 5.0 against Radiooooo's 4.0. Lumpen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Radiooooo's advantage is ratings volume (774 vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radiooooo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Lumpen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumpen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiooooo has 774 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Radiooooo ships an update every 2 months, Lumpen every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radiooooo | Lumpen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (774 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiooooo/id893151807/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumpen/id1494420362/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **774** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RADIOOOOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071729050) | [Logan Bay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494420361) |

## What reviewers say

### Radiooooo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiooooo/id893151807)

Explore music from any country and decade. This app offers a curated selection of global music, allowing you to discover new sounds and artists. It's a collaborative platform built by music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Discover music by country, Explore music by decade, Curated musical selections, Collaborative music platform, Human-curated playlists

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $4.49 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $45.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing music discovery
- 🌍 Diverse global music selection
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive UI
- 💎 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🔇 Limited free features, paywall
- 🗺️ Restricted country/decade access in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Music playback issues
- Inconsistent login/account functionality
- Outdated/incorrect music metadata

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/replay liked songs
- Improved music search and filtering
- Integration with music streaming services
- More genre/subgenre options


### Lumpen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumpen/id1494420362)

Listen to a community radio station broadcasting from Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Tune in to a diverse range of music and ideas curated by volunteers. Accessible via FM radio or online streaming.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Community-curated content, Music and ideas, Volunteer-operated, Website access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Radiooooo free?

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

### Is Lumpen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Radiooooo or Lumpen?

Lumpen is rated higher. Radiooooo averages 4.0 out of 5 from 774 ratings, while Lumpen averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Radiooooo or Lumpen have ads?

Neither Radiooooo nor Lumpen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Radiooooo or Lumpen?

Radiooooo ships an update every 2 months, and Lumpen every 9 months. Most recently, Radiooooo was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lumpen on October 3, 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.*