Radio vs its rivals

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

	Radio This App	TIDAL Music: HiFi Sound Nemesis	Music for Seniors Contender	Zoundit: Live Radio FM & Music Contender	Breeze (Offline MP3 Player) Contender	FM Radio - Radio Stations Live Contender	Radio română (RO): Stiri, Muzica, Fotbal (Rumania) Peer	Mitchy Slick Peer	Радио Россия (RU): Новости, музыка (Russia) Peer	Rádio Slovensko : Správy, Hudba, Futbal (SK) Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Jatisari Inovasi Studio	TIDAL Music AS	App ahead GmbH	Marcelo Perretta	Anthony Tietjen	Danijel Cvetkovic	Thomas Gesland	Digital Media Interactive LLC	Thomas Gesland	Thomas Gesland
Category	Utilities	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Music	Reference
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	5.0 / 5	4.7 / 5	3.0 / 5	5.0 / 5	4.3 / 5	5.0 / 5	2.0 / 5	5.0 / 5	1.0 / 5	1.0 / 5
Ratings Count	1	236,111	1	1	7	2	1	4	1	1
Price	Free	Free	$3.99	Free	$2.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jun 18, 2019	Oct 23, 2014	Mar 2, 2026	Oct 28, 2025	Apr 10, 2024	Feb 7, 2018	Jul 28, 2014	Dec 22, 2011	Jul 30, 2014	Sep 4, 2014
Last Updated	Sep 16, 2020	May 13, 2026	Apr 23, 2026	Apr 8, 2026	Mar 25, 2026	Aug 6, 2020	Jun 26, 2017	Aug 19, 2017	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 12, 2017
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	negative	-	-	-	-	-	-	negative	-
Score	-	35/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	0/100	-
Praises	-	High-fidelity audio streaming quality provides a superior listening experience for dedicated audiophiles Artist-centric payment model encourages users to support creators over competing streaming platforms	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	-	Frequent UI overhauls disrupt established navigation patterns and reduce accessibility for long-term users Persistent technical instability and playback errors degrade the core music streaming experience	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	-	Implementation of a sleep timer to allow for automated playback cessation at night	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Siri voice-command integration provides a frictionless playback mechanism for iOS users. Apple Music subscription bundle removes ad-based friction for existing ecosystem users.	24-bit/192kHz lossless library sustains audiophile retention TIDAL Connect hardware integration creates high switching costs Artist-first payout model builds ethical brand loyalty	-	-	-	-	200-station directory provides comprehensive regional coverage	-	250-station library provides broad content coverage Integrated sports score tracking offers unique utility	Low-bandwidth streaming optimization maintains utility in poor network conditions Specialized football score integration captures local sports interest
Weaknesses	Lack of feature updates since 2020 indicates a maintenance-mode product lifecycle. Absence of offline playback capabilities forces reliance on stable cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity.	Premium tier at $10.99/month above category median 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap indicates platform-specific instability UI navigation regressions drive high-frequency churn	-	-	-	-	No updates since 2017 2.0-star rating on iOS Lacks modern discovery features	-	1.0-star rating indicates critical functional failure No updates since 2017 creates abandonment perception	Zero updates since 2017 creates technical debt 1.0★ rating signals critical failure No modern UI/UX design
Pricing	freemium	subscription	paid	freemium	paid	free	free	free	free	free
Momentum	Zombie	Intense	-	-	-	-	Zombie	-	Zombie	Zombie
Update Cadence	1 versions	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~3d avg	-	-	-	-	2 versions, ~996d avg	-	2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~996d avg	1 versions

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