Christian Radio+ vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Christian Radio+'s closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Christian Radio+ This App	Saregama Bhakti Nemesis	TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports Nemesis	Radio Poder Pentecostal Contender	Lagu Rohani Kristen Contender	Christian Gospel Music Free - Worship Songs, Radio & Music Videos Contender	Simple Radio - FM AM Stations Contender	iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts Contender	Rio Sertanejo Peer	تلاوات شنقيطية Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Nick Culbertson	Saregama	TuneIn	Hugo Luis	Yuku	Juicestand Inc	Streema, Inc.	iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.	APPRADIO.PRO - Radio Digital Connecting People	Mohamed Lemine AHMED SIDI
Category	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music & Audio	Music	Music	Music	Music & Audio	Book
Platform	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	Android	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.7 / 5	0.0 / 5	0.0 / 5	3.3 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	0.0 / 5	4.6 / 5
Ratings Count	18,824	129	1,103,374	0	0	6	518,645	633,033	0	7
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 6, 2012	Feb 4, 2016	Apr 19, 2011	Aug 11, 2019	Aug 27, 2018	Sep 11, 2016	Jun 29, 2014	Feb 12, 2019	May 11, 2021	Feb 27, 2024
Last Updated	Sep 10, 2025	Jul 29, 2025	May 4, 2026	Dec 20, 2022	Jun 24, 2020	Sep 11, 2016	Apr 28, 2026	May 5, 2026	Mar 4, 2026	Mar 20, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	-	mixed	-	-	-	positive	mixed	-	-
Score	85/100	-	45/100	-	-	-	75/100	35/100	-	-
Praises	Extensive variety of Christian music genres provides constant inspiration for daily listening habits	-	Extensive variety of global radio stations keeps listeners engaged with diverse content	-	-	-	Broad access to diverse international radio stations provides a reliable connection to home cultures	Extensive radio station and podcast catalog provides diverse listening options for daily commutes and home use	-	-
Complaints	Inappropriate banner advertisements featuring suggestive imagery conflict with the Christian content focus	-	Aggressive ad frequency and repetitive commercial loops degrade the listening experience for users	-	-	-	Aggressive and intrusive advertising patterns lock users out of the main player interface	Excessive ad frequency and duration disrupt the listening experience for free-tier users across all content types	-	-
Requests	Bookmark or favorite station functionality would improve navigation for frequent listeners	-	Improved search functionality by city or location instead of map-based discovery	-	-	-	Lifetime subscription option requested to avoid recurring monthly or annual payment models	Dark mode app icon option requested by power users to improve visual consistency with system settings	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Lightweight background-audio architecture sustains long-duration sessions Diverse global station directory functions as a broad-reach content moat	Established Saregama catalog provides deep devotional music library Mantra repetition utility increases daily session duration Ad-free subscription model removes friction for high-intent users	100,000+ station directory creates high switching costs for global radio listeners Automotive integration captures high-value daily commute time across multiple vehicle dashboards	-	-	-	Global directory breadth sustains organic install velocity Apple Watch standalone mode embeds the app into daily routines	Human-curated music brand differentiates from utility-first aggregators Deep integration of live terrestrial radio creates high-frequency daily habits	-	-
Weaknesses	Inappropriate ad-network filtering creates brand-alignment friction Lack of favorites bookmarking forces repetitive navigation No on-demand content library	Premium tier entry point faces pressure from free incumbents No interactive ritual features compared to direct competitors Limited social or community engagement features	Aggressive ad-insertion logic triggers repetitive loops on connection drops, driving churn Unresponsive support for premium billing disputes erodes long-term subscriber trust	-	-	-	Ad-locking patterns trigger high-frequency complaints 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability	Excessive ad-insertion frequency drives churn Technical instability post-update causes playback crashes Geographic content restrictions limit station access	-	-
Pricing	free	subscription	subscription	free	free	freemium	freemium	freemium	free	free
Momentum	Maintenance	Zombie	Active	-	-	-	Active	Active	-	Zombie
Update Cadence	5 versions	1 versions	5 versions, ~13d avg	-	-	-	5 versions, ~21d avg	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~23d avg	-	3 versions

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