# NoirPlus vs 605 Radio

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoirPlus | 605 Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noirplus/id894610093/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/605-radio/id1499295152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 93 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UNMUTEDCO, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468027257) | [PRAIRIE WINDS BROADCASTING, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894769070) |

## What reviewers say

### NoirPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noirplus/id894610093)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BossFM Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| NoirPlus Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| BossFM Student | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| NoirPlus Student | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| NoirPlus Partner | $99.00 | per year |


### 605 Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/605-radio/id1499295152)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*