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Transistor vs Acoustic: catalog facts
Transistor	Acoustic
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Android
Simple interface with few settings Imports stream links tapped in a browser	M3U import and export for station lists Shows now-playing info via ICY metadata
No station discovery or browsing Android only	No built-in station directory mentioned; you supply stream URLs Small project with few contributors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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