Comparison

FATdrop vs NTS RADIO

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

NTS RADIO

Discover global music through live radio and curated mixtapes. Access thousands of archive shows across diverse genres, all ad-free. Support artists and the platform through optional subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Live 24/7 radio channels
  • Infinite Mixtape channels
  • Extensive archive shows
  • Global broadcasting from 70+ cities
  • Support for emerging artists
  • Ad-free listening experience
Features
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Providing curious minds with a home for music discovery. NTS is a global music radio platform, broadcasting from over seventy cities every month. Started as a DIY passion project in Hackney in 2011, with the aim of supporting emerging artists and creating an alternative to stagnant mainstream radio, the platform has over 600 resident hosts: musicians, DJs artists and record collectors. Tune into two live channels 24/7, more than a sixteen Infinite Mixtape channels, or listen back to tens of thousands of archive shows spanning countless genres; from hip-hop to techno, jazz to afrobeats and disco to ambient. 100% ad free. Built by music lovers, for music lovers. NTS is free to use, but listeners may voluntarily subscribe to NTS through NTS Supporters. Half of your Supporter contribution will be paid directly to our resident hosts, supporting them in making exceptional, leftfield radio. The other half helps us build a better NTS, through new radio programming, web and app development, as well as keeping those ads off air… MORE REASONS TO BECOME AN NTS SUPPORTER… Live tracklisting on channels 1, 2, all Infinite Mixtapes Tracklist timestamps on archived episodes 20% discount across the NTS store Early access to merch drops and Supporter-exclusive merchandise Eligibility to submit a mix for broadcast for Supporter Radio Note To Subs Supporter-exclusive newsletter Supporter-only channels on the NTS Discord Terms and conditions https://www.nts.live/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

FATdrop3 screens
NTS RADIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FATdrop at none against NTS RADIO's 11. FATdrop also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.0). NTS RADIO's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. NTS RADIO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. FATdrop 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 FATdrop against 4.9 for NTS RADIO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NTS RADIO has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, NTS RADIO weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FATdrop versus NTS RADIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFATdropNTS RADIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (2K ratings)
Positive reviews—79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#96 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB75 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFATdropNTS LIVE LTD

Customer experience

FATdrop

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

NTS RADIO

All ratings1,997 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews364 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative11.3%

Bugs and requests

FATdrop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NTS RADIO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback issues
  • Crashes and restarts
  • Syncing problems
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • Timestamps for tracklists
  • Offline listening mode
  • Chromecast/casting support
  • Resume playback functionality
  • Ability to save favorite episodes
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  • Improved search and filtering
  • Sync with other music services

In-app purchases

None

FATdrop

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

NTS RADIO

Subscriptions11
  • SUPPORT NTS$5.991 Month
  • SUPPORT NTS$7.991 Month
  • SUPPORT NTS$10.991 Month
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  • SUPPORT NTS$16.491 Month
  • SUPPORT NTS$21.991 Month
  • SUPPORT NTS$53.991 Year
  • SUPPORT NTS$54.991 Year
  • SUPPORT NTS$76.991 Year
  • SUPPORT NTS$121.991 Year
  • SUPPORT NTS$184.991 Year
  • SUPPORT NTS$244.991 Year

Questions

Is FATdrop free?
FATdrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NTS RADIO free?
NTS RADIO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FATdrop or NTS RADIO?
FATdrop is rated higher. FATdrop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NTS RADIO averages 4.9 from 2K ratings.
Do FATdrop or NTS RADIO have ads?
Neither FATdrop nor NTS RADIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FATdrop or NTS RADIO?
FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, and NTS RADIO weekly. Most recently, FATdrop was updated on November 1, 2026 and NTS RADIO on November 2, 2026.

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