Head-to-head · Radio Apps
TuneIn vs radio.net
TuneIn leads on 1 check, radio.net on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTuneIn · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly TuneIn
- Most featuresradio.net · 3 of 4
TuneIn scores higher on our rubric for radio apps: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
TuneIn leads on stations listed: 120000 versus 60000.
TuneIn is the better fit for broad station choice and connected-device listening. radio.net is the better fit for listeners who want a large global station directory.
- TuneIn fits best
Broad station choice and connected-device listening
- radio.net fits best
Listeners who want a large global station directory
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Side by side
| Feature | TuneIn 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | radio.net 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Radio Apps | #5 in Radio Apps |
| Best for | Broad station choice and connected-device listening | Listeners who want a large global station directory |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $79.99/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TuneIn 2/4 · radio.net 3/4 | ||
| Offline listening | Not checked yet | — |
| Ad-free listening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleep timer | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| CarPlay support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Stations listed | 120000 (best) | 60000 |
| Platforms | web, iOS, Android, Windows | web, iOS, Android |
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| Our verdict | TuneIn brings live radio together with podcasts, news, sports and curated music. Its catalog includes more than 120,000 radio stations, and its free, ad-supported app offers access to radio stations and podcasts. It suits listeners who… Read the review → |
radio.net is an internet radio and podcast service for listeners who want to discover stations from around the world. It streams over 60,000 stations and is available on the web and in iOS and Android apps. Search and browse tools cover… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TuneIn — where it wins
- More than 120,000 radio stations alongside podcasts
- Works with Alexa, Sonos, CarPlay, Android Auto and more
- Free access to radio stations and podcasts
Where it doesn't
- Premium is required for live sports broadcasts and audiobooks
- Ad-free news and music are limited to selected streams and channels
- Premium costs $9.99 monthly or $79.99 annually
radio.net — where it wins
- Streams over 60,000 stations with genre, topic, country, and language browsing
- Combines station and podcast search, favorites, and recently played stations
- Supports a sleep timer and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Where it doesn't
- Free listening is advertising-supported
- PRIME removes app video and banner ads, not audio ads within stations or podcasts
- Offline listening is not supported
- TuneIn9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad radio and audio catalog, with Premium adding sports, audiobooks and select ad-free streams.
Visit TuneInFull verdict → - radio.net8.8/10 · Free plan
A free way to find global radio and podcasts, with ads across listening.
Visit radio.netFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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