Comparison

NoirPlus vs 605 Radio

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

Head to head
About

NoirPlus

Stream premium Black entertainment and culture with original shows, live TV, news, and curated podcasts. Enjoy personalized recommendations and multiple device streaming. Cloud DVR and offline downloads are available.

Highlights
  • Original Black programming channels
  • Exclusive NoirPlus shows and documentaries
  • Breaking news from NoirPlus News
  • Curated podcasts from Black creators
  • Multiple device streaming
  • Cloud DVR and offline downloads
Features
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NoirPlus delivers premium Black entertainment and culture directly to your device. Experience a revolutionary streaming platform featuring original shows, live TV channels, news, and exclusive content created by and for the Black community. Features: Free Live TV with original Black programming channels Original NoirPlus shows and documentaries Breaking news from NoirPlus News Premium BLKALERTS integration Curated podcasts from Black and brown creators Multiple device streaming (up to 10 devices with premium subscription) Cloud DVR and offline downloads available* Personalized content recommendations

About

605 Radio

Listen to live radio broadcasts, including music, sports, and talk shows, from anywhere in the world. Engage in real-time conversations with DJs and other listeners, and stay updated on upcoming events with interactive schedules and alerts.

Highlights
  • Worldwide radio streaming
  • Live DJ and listener chat
  • Song information display
  • Social media feed access
  • Interactive event schedule
  • Show alerts and notifications
Features
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Listen to 605 Radio worldwide on your iPhone and iPad. Listen to music, sports, news, and talk shows from 605 Radio while being immersed in conversations with our DJs, friends, and fellow listeners. With the app you get: - Instant play of the radio station with song information - Real-time messaging with friends, listeners, and DJs - Quick access our station's social media feeds - Interactive schedule of radio events and programming - you can set alerts and be notified when your favorite shows are about to come on air For technical support for the app please contact RadioFX at contact@radiofxinc.com. For questions about content of the station, please use the contact information in the "i" icon in the app.

Screenshots

NoirPlus4 screens
605 Radio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 605 Radio at none against NoirPlus's 5. 605 Radio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 19 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. NoirPlus sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 605 Radio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoirPlus against 5.0 for 605 Radio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoirPlus ships an update every 19 months, 605 Radio every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoirPlus versus 605 Radio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoirPlus605 Radio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUNMUTEDCO, LLCPRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC

Customer experience

NoirPlus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

605 Radio

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

NoirPlus

Subscriptions5
  • BossFM Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • NoirPlus Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • BossFM Student3 Days trial$14.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • NoirPlus Student3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • NoirPlus Partner$99.001 Year
None

605 Radio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoirPlus free?
NoirPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 605 Radio free?
605 Radio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoirPlus or 605 Radio?
NoirPlus and 605 Radio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do NoirPlus or 605 Radio have ads?
NoirPlus shows ads; 605 Radio does not.
Which is updated more often, NoirPlus or 605 Radio?
NoirPlus ships an update every 19 months, and 605 Radio every 4 months. Most recently, NoirPlus was updated on October 24, 2026 and 605 Radio on October 8, 2026.

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