Comparison

FATdrop vs Rinse FM

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

Head to head
About

FATdrop

Receive and manage music promotions on the go. Get instant notifications for new music, listen, provide feedback, and download tracks directly to your device or cloud storage. Designed for users already part of the FATdrop platform.

Highlights
  • Instant promo notifications
  • Listen to new music
  • Provide feedback
  • Download tracks
  • Dropbox sync
  • Offline sync (Pro DJ)
Features
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This is the FATdrop recipient app. If you receive promos from music companies via the FATdrop platform than this app makes it easier than ever before to never miss a promo. You'll receive notifications whenever you are sent new music and the completely re-designed native interface makes listening, giving feedback, and downloading (to a specified Dropbox) easier than ever. PREMIUM FEATURES New PRO DJ features include offline sync so you can listen to your promos on the go, leave feedback, and have your downloads automatically sync to a Dropbox account when you re-connect. You can also access Pro-only promos and get early access to new features. Note: This app is for people that already receive promos from FATdrop. ---- Information about subscriptions: The FATdrop Pro DJ subscription is at a monthly rate of £3.99. Your subscription will automatically renew at the same monthly rate, unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off by visiting iTunes Account Settings. To end a subscription, disable auto-renewal and allow the current period to end. It will not be possible to immediately cancel a subscription. Refunds are not available for unused portions of a subscription. Subscriptions are subject to FATdrop’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. http://www.fatdrop.co.uk/privacy_policy http://www.fatdrop.co.uk/terms_recipient

About

Rinse FM

Stream underground music 24/7 from London and Paris. Access live and on-demand shows from hundreds of residents and guests across diverse genres. Discover the full schedule and listen back to your favorite programs.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • On-demand shows
  • Full schedule discovery
  • Listen back to past shows
  • Multiple station access
Features
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Transmitting uncompromising and innovative underground music from London & Paris to the world, 24/7. Established by a group of friends wanting to share the music that inspired them, Rinse originally started life as a pirate radio station in 1994, curating, creating and delivering authentic music out of its East London heartland. Over two decades, Rinse has built a strong community across its radio stations, record labels, and events, constantly spotting talent and creating shifts in culture, always ahead of the curve. Get locked to our London & Paris channels with live and on demand-shows from hundreds of residents & guests, delivering the best in underground music across myriads of genres from around the world. With the Rinse FM app you can: - Listen to Rinse London, Rinse France, Kool FM & SWU FM wherever you go - Discover the full schedule - Listen back to your favourite shows RinseFM © London/Paris/Wordwide

Screenshots

FATdrop3 screens
Rinse FM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FATdrop at 5.0 against Rinse FM's 4.3. FATdrop also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). Rinse FM's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FATdrop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rinse FM has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, Rinse FM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FATdrop versus Rinse FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFATdropRinse FM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews—60.9% of reviews
Number of ratings137 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB23 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFATdropRinse Group LTD

Customer experience

FATdrop

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rinse FM

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative21.7%

In-app purchases

None

FATdrop

No in-app purchases

None

Rinse FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FATdrop free?
FATdrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rinse FM free?
Rinse FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FATdrop or Rinse FM?
FATdrop is rated higher. FATdrop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rinse FM averages 4.3 from 37 ratings.
Do FATdrop or Rinse FM have ads?
Neither FATdrop nor Rinse FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FATdrop or Rinse FM?
FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, and Rinse FM every 2 weeks. Most recently, FATdrop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rinse FM on October 25, 2026.

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