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Head-to-head

SiriusXM vs Simple Radio

SiriusXM 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner SiriusXM
Simple Radio 4.7★ · Free + IAP 0

SiriusXM is the better choice for users seeking a vast, curated content library with premium features, despite its higher cost and occasional app glitches, while Simple Radio is not directly comparable as it was not reviewed.

Full reviews: SiriusXM · Simple Radio

SiriusXM offers an extensive variety of music, talk shows, and sports, with many users finding its content worth the subscription cost, despite recurring complaints about app stability, login issues, and content repetition. Simple Radio was not reviewed, so a direct comparison is not possible.

Head to head

Content Variety & Curation edge: SiriusXMR2R3R12R16
SiriusXM SiriusXM users consistently praise the exceptional variety of music, shows, and extra channels available, including specific channels for genres, sports, and talk shows R2R16R18R22. Many appreciate the curated experience, often without DJs or commercials, and the ability to listen to specific programs or artists R38R47. However, some users complain about the same playlists being repeated frequently on certain music channels R3R12.
Simple Radio No reviews for Simple Radio were provided to assess its content variety and curation.
App Reliability & Performance edge: SiriusXMR1R4R10R11
SiriusXM SiriusXM users frequently report issues with app reliability, including random logouts, difficulty deleting recent searches, the bottom bar disappearing, app crashes, and losing connection, especially with CarPlay R1R4R11. Some users also experience problems with playback, such as being reset to live audio after interruptions or difficulty accessing on-demand content R10.
Simple Radio No reviews for Simple Radio were provided to assess its app reliability and performance.
Features & Functionality edge: SiriusXMR2R6R7R8
SiriusXM SiriusXM offers features like pausing and resuming live streams, streaming on mobile devices, and integration with CarPlay R6R10R22. However, users express frustration over missing controls like fast-forward and reverse, skip limits, and the lack of an Apple Watch app R2R6R7R8. Some also note issues with audio delays . The app also provides videos for some shows .
Simple Radio No reviews for Simple Radio were provided to assess its features and functionality.
Price & Value edge: SiriusXMR5R15R18R22
SiriusXM Many SiriusXM users find the service to be well worth the cost, citing the extensive content and ability to listen anywhere R5R18R22. Some users mention receiving discounts to continue their membership R22. However, others find it very expensive and express dissatisfaction when app issues arise despite paying for the service R15R29.
Simple Radio No reviews for Simple Radio were provided to assess its price and value.
Customer Support edge: SiriusXMR4R29
SiriusXM SiriusXM users report negative experiences with customer support, including being given unhelpful advice for technical issues and being locked out of accounts despite having paid R4R29.
Simple Radio No reviews for Simple Radio were provided to assess its customer support.
Pick SiriusXM if

you prioritize a vast and diverse content library including music, talk, and sports, are willing to pay for premium content, and can tolerate occasional app glitches R2R16R18R22.

Pick Simple Radio if

No reviews for Simple Radio were provided, so a recommendation cannot be made.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as only reviews for SiriusXM were provided. Therefore, Simple Radio's performance across all dimensions could not be assessed.

Frequently asked

Is SiriusXM worth the cost?
Many SiriusXM users believe it is well worth the cost due to the extensive variety of music, shows, and sports, with some mentioning they can get discounts to continue their membership R5R18R22. However, some users find it very expensive, especially when encountering app issues R15R29.
Does SiriusXM have an Apple Watch app?
SiriusXM currently does not have an Apple Watch app, which is a feature users have requested R7R8.
Are there commercials on SiriusXM?
Many SiriusXM users appreciate the lack of long commercials or annoying ads, particularly for music and podcasts R38R47.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] SiriusXM 4/5 · US 4.5/5: I love the App and the Exceptional Variety of music, shows, and extra channels you have to choose from. The only knock I have about the platform is having a skip limit. If I’m paying for the service, I want to be able to skip however much I want, or if you’re listening to an Artist Station, after 2 skips, play something from that particular artist.
  2. [R3] SiriusXM 3/5 · US Replay: Most hip hop channels play the same playlist over and over.
  3. [R12] SiriusXM 4/5 · US Great app: One star short of five is just due to too much looping of music sets, particularly in the Rock channels
  4. [R16] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Errr Day Music: Sirius Radio is my go to for Errr kind of music I like to ride too..
  5. [R1] SiriusXM 2/5 · US Recent Update 6/17/26: I have tried all of these none of it worked. Also now I can search something and hit clear recent searches and that specific search clears but still leaves the other 6 searches from before???? WTH???? Also the app just randomly logged me out for no reason. I wonder if this is happening to others ? The app doesn’t delete recent searches. After you delete them they show up n
  6. [R4] SiriusXM 1/5 · US 4th update no bottom bar.: Update: 4th attempt to tell Sirus that the bottom bar randomly disappears. I get the same condescending answer as you’ll see the App developers response below. Rather than telling me to restart my phone, how about fixing the issue? I’m writing another review because my other one is not present. SiriusXM has continue to not fix an issue with the bottom bar disappeared. Y
  7. [R10] SiriusXM 4/5 · US Listing on playback can be somewhat frustrating.: When I use the app via my phone, and I want to start a show from the beginning versus live every little interruption in the signal, a phone call, navigation, anything at all set be right back to life, and I have to struggle to find the spot where I was again. It happens multiple times within short periods. Also, when I download things, and I want
  8. [R11] SiriusXM 2/5 · US App is crashing: App is crashing
  9. [R6] SiriusXM 3/5 · US Works, But Missing Controls: I love being able to stream my channels on my phone. I like that I can pause and resume. But why is there no fast-forward or reverse? Often I pause the stream to take a call, I can only resume and then go live. So if I’m in a call for 15 minutes, I can’t fast-forward during the commercials to catch up.
  10. [R7] SiriusXM 1/5 · US APPLE WATCH: Can you release an Apple Watch app?
  11. [R8] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Apple Watch support: Please add an app for my Apple Watch!
  12. [R5] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Life time subscription: My wife bought me this Sirius for life subscription for my 50th. Birthday present what an exelaint present. I use it every day. Thank you Sirius..
  13. [R15] SiriusXM 1/5 · US Love but very Expensive: I love being able to listen to Jeff Lewis but it is very expensive!
  14. [R18] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Can’t live without it: My wife gave me Sirius for Fathers Day 20 years ago and I can’t live without it. I travel the state of California for work and I never miss a news flash a walk off and on Sunday while watching my kids play soccer I’m listening to my favorite football team. If you have discretionary income of 30 spend it wisely and invest in Sirius you won’t be disappointed
  15. [R22] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Well Worth It: You have your choice of streaming services, but I choose SiriusXM because it allows me to have live listening for MLB baseball included with my package. With all of the options in the car and online, and the ability to stream while traveling and using CarPlay. I find it a huge asset. Also, little known fact, they are quite good at offering discounts for you to continue your membersh
  16. [R29] SiriusXM 1/5 · US CAUTION FOR THIS “APP” 📍: I used this app for years then suddenly it tells me I have a “streaming only account “ randomly and kicks me out completely AFTER I ALREADY PAID FOR THE MONTH. I tried calling support and I was told to ask Apple. Tried the website, says it’s a “streaming only account “, I WAS CHARGED AND LOCKED OUT , I can’t even delete my account or log in , nothing. DONT DOWNLOAD THIS “
  17. [R38] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Better option than others: Broad selection of stations with mobile ability at affordable prices and no commercials.
  18. [R47] SiriusXM 5/5 · US Highly recommend: SiriusXM is great !! I listen to it everyday on my way to and from work and also at home, very entertaining and you don’t hear the same music over and over again. Never no long commercials or annoying ads just straight music, sports talk or just podcasts. You will not be disappointed.

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store