# Helium Streamer vs COMPRESSION Radio

The clearest difference is rating: COMPRESSION Radio at 5.0 against Helium Streamer's 3.0. Helium Streamer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

COMPRESSION Radio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Helium Streamer ships an update every 6 weeks, COMPRESSION Radio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helium Streamer | COMPRESSION Radio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-streamer/id960811322/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compression-radio/id6755139251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 36 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imploded Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/370891563) | [AccelerateRPM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805807300) |

## What reviewers say

### Helium Streamer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helium-streamer/id960811322)

Stream your personal music library from your PC to your iOS device. Access playlists, search your collection, and view track details, all through a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Enjoy your music anywhere, away from your computer.

**Highlights:** Stream music from PC, Multi-user support, Play/Pause and track selection, Set rating and favorite status, Album artwork and details, Search music library, Scrobble to Last.fm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### COMPRESSION Radio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compression-radio/id6755139251)

This app streams 24/7 mixes of Detroit and minimal techno music. Enjoy high-fidelity audio, background playback, and a sleep timer. It's the official app for Compression Las Vegas.

**Highlights:** Live 24/7 techno streams, High-fidelity audio, Background playback, Sleep timer, Equalizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helium Streamer free?

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

### Is COMPRESSION Radio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helium Streamer or COMPRESSION Radio?

COMPRESSION Radio is rated higher. Helium Streamer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while COMPRESSION Radio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Helium Streamer or COMPRESSION Radio have ads?

COMPRESSION Radio shows ads; Helium Streamer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Helium Streamer or COMPRESSION Radio?

Helium Streamer ships an update every 6 weeks, and COMPRESSION Radio every 2 months. Most recently, Helium Streamer was updated on November 1, 2026 and COMPRESSION Radio on November 5, 2026.

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