| Core Identity |
| Developer | Rego Apps | GordonEdwards.net LLC | Guru Network Limited Inc. | Smartest Apps LLC | Dave Pascoe | TuneIn |
| Category | News | News | News | News | Travel | Music |
| Platform | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 99,639 | 518,591 | 159,949 | 82,308 | 634 | 1,103,374 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | $4.99 | Free |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2012 | Feb 5, 2012 | Sep 12, 2019 | Dec 4, 2009 | Jun 9, 2009 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated | Apr 13, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Nov 28, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | May 4, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | mixed | - | - | negative | mixed |
| Score | 85/100 | 45/100 | - | - | 35/100 | 45/100 |
| Praises | | - Clear and informative audio streams provide valuable local news and emergency awareness for listeners
| - | - | - High-fidelity audio streaming provides a realistic cockpit experience for aviation enthusiasts and student pilots
| - Extensive variety of global radio stations keeps listeners engaged with diverse content
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| Complaints | | - Intrusive and persistent advertising patterns disrupt the listening experience and block core app functionality
| - | - | - Persistent connection failures and stream buffering render the service unusable for many paying customers
| - Aggressive ad frequency and repetitive commercial loops degrade the listening experience for users
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| Requests | - Improved stream stability
| - Silent ad implementation would prevent the disruption of vital public safety information during broadcasts
| - | - | - Displaying actual frequency numbers within the channel list to improve navigation during flight handoffs
| - Improved search functionality by city or location instead of map-based discovery
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Lightweight interface reduces session friction
- Custom station addition enables niche content curation
| - Breaking news alerts drive session frequency during high-interest events
- Audio clipping loop functions as a viral acquisition lever
- CarPlay integration extends usage to commute windows
| - Integrated map view provides geographic context to audio feeds.
- Emergency code library lowers the barrier for non-expert users.
| - | - Unique audio archive library functions as a switching-cost barrier
- Specialized focus attracts high-intent student pilot segment
| - 100,000+ station directory creates high switching costs for global radio listeners
- Automotive integration captures high-value daily commute time across multiple vehicle dashboards
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| Weaknesses | - Ad-supported revenue model drives user frustration
- Premium tier lacks clear value-add for casuals
| - Ad-interruption of audio feeds causes high churn
- Unreliable feed availability erodes trust in safety utility
- Subscription conversion processes lack transparency
| - Premium tier at $9.99/month exceeds category median.
- Ad-supported free tier disrupts high-stakes emergency listening.
| - | - $4.99 upfront price creates high friction
- Persistent stream buffering reported by paying users
- Missing frequency labels in UI
| - Aggressive ad-insertion logic triggers repetitive loops on connection drops, driving churn
- Unresponsive support for premium billing disputes erodes long-term subscriber trust
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| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | free | paid | subscription |
| Momentum | Intense | Active | Steady | Intense | Maintenance | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~13d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~196d avg | 5 versions, ~13d avg |
