Comparison

FATdrop vs Refuge Worldwide

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

Refuge Worldwide

This app offers a 24/7 live radio stream featuring a diverse range of voices and music. It also serves as an educational platform and event series, broadcasting from Berlin and archiving a vast collection of genres and artists.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live radio broadcasting
  • Diverse voices and music curation
  • Educational platform
  • Event series
  • Extensive music archive
  • Platform for underrepresented hosts
Features
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Refuge Worldwide is a radio station, educational platform and event series, operating in Berlin Neukölln. The station’s curation aims to platform a diverse range of voices and give space to those who have not yet had the chance to host a radio show. The project started - simply named Refuge - in 2015 as a fundraising initiative working in solidarity with grassroots and non-profit organisations. In January 2021 we launched Refuge Worldwide, a radio station to amplify the wide range of music and issues that we care about, broadcasting 24/7 from Neukölln. Our archive now features over 400 genres and 1000 artists.

Screenshots

FATdrop3 screens
Refuge Worldwide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Refuge Worldwide at every 9 days against FATdrop's every 3 months. Refuge Worldwide also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). FATdrop's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.1). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, Refuge Worldwide every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FATdrop versus Refuge Worldwide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFATdropRefuge Worldwide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFATdropStudio 110 UG

Customer experience

FATdrop

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

Refuge Worldwide

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FATdrop

No in-app purchases

None

Refuge Worldwide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FATdrop free?
FATdrop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refuge Worldwide free?
Refuge Worldwide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FATdrop or Refuge Worldwide have ads?
Neither FATdrop nor Refuge Worldwide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FATdrop or Refuge Worldwide?
FATdrop ships an update every 3 months, and Refuge Worldwide every 9 days. Most recently, FATdrop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Refuge Worldwide on November 1, 2026.

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