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Radio - Receiver vs its rivals

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

Radio - Receiver
This App
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
Nemesis
Radio Garden Live
Contender
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
Contender
radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner
Contender
AccuRadio: Curated Music Radio
Peer
Radio France - podcast, direct
Peer
Core Identity
Developerappsolute GmbHTuneInRadio Garden B.V.Firetruck Productions Ltd.radio.de GmbHAccuRadio LLCRadio France
CategoryEntertainmentMusicMusicMusicMusicMusicMusic
PlatformiOSiOSiOS, AndroidAndroid, iOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating4.7 / 54.7 / 54.6 / 54.6 / 54.7 / 54.0 / 54.8 / 5
Ratings Count1,0541,103,3742,21365,33367,1786964,516
PriceUSD3.99FreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateApr 16, 2009Apr 19, 2011Feb 5, 2018Nov 12, 2013May 17, 2011Jan 21, 2010Jul 29, 2009
Last UpdatedDec 18, 2025May 4, 2026Oct 21, 2023Apr 10, 2026May 6, 2026Mar 12, 2026Apr 2, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentpositivemixed--mixed--
Score75/10045/100--65/100--
Praises
  • Extensive global radio station directory provides diverse listening options for international music enthusiasts
  • Extensive variety of global radio stations keeps listeners engaged with diverse content
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  • Global radio station access provides diverse listening options for international music and news enthusiasts
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Complaints
  • Incompatibility with specific radio networks prevents playback of major commercial station groups
  • Aggressive ad frequency and repetitive commercial loops degrade the listening experience for users
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  • Aggressive full-screen advertisements interrupt the user experience and hinder navigation within the app
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Requests
  • Integrated recording functionality to capture live radio broadcasts for later offline listening
  • Improved search functionality by city or location instead of map-based discovery
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  • Independent audio control for casting to separate the app volume from system sound levels
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • One-time purchase model creates a clear value proposition against subscription-heavy competitors
  • Deep hardware integration across CarPlay and HomePod drives session retention
  • 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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  • Lightweight codebase enables consistent performance on low-end hardware
  • 60,000-station directory provides a broad content library that sustains daily active usage
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Weaknesses
  • Incompatibility with major commercial radio networks
  • Recent wearable interface regressions limit quick-access functionality
  • 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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  • Aggressive full-screen ad placement drives high-frequency churn
  • Subscription cancellation flow failures create persistent billing-friction complaints
  • Inconsistent stream playback on mobile data disrupts the core listening experience
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Pricingpaidsubscriptionfreemiumsubscriptionfreemiumfreefree
MomentumMaintenanceActiveMaintenanceIntenseMaintenanceActiveIntense
Update Cadence1 versions, 1 majors/6mo5 versions, ~13d avg5 versions5 versions5 versions, ~28d avg5 versions5 versions

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