# AM Towers USA — Map+Compass for AM Radio > Map and search tool for US AM radio stations and their formats. (iPhone/iPad app by Generally Helpful Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-towers-usa/id593316820 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Generally Helpful Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286015711) - Category: Travel, Sports - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.65/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 12 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2013-01-27 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-towers-usa/id593316820/reviews.md ## What is AM Towers USA? AM Towers is a a map of 3600+ AM radio stations in the United States and its territories along with their formats. Ever want to find a sports station while driving through Kansas, or get the call sign of the station you are listening to right now? Or maybe you practice the hobby of DXing and want to know how many hundreds of miles away is that staticy source. Please be clear, this is only for locating stations that you pickup with your car or other radio. It is not to actually listen to radio stations; this is not a streaming app! Features searching for Radio Formats, filtering by format, searching for frequency, and searching by call sign. Radio stations are U.S. based. Have an active FCC license and are listed along with their format in Wikipedia. ## Key features - Map of 3600+ US AM radio stations - Search by format, frequency, and call sign - View station formats - Locate stations receivable by radio - Information sourced from Wikipedia ## Recent user reviews (10 of 10) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/am-towers-usa/id593316820/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great idea *2023-09-06* Unfortunately the station list is missing many stations. Unfortunately does not perform accurately enough for my needs. ### 5/5 — Great for AM DX enthusiasts *2020-04-19* Use this all the time when I DX on my AM radio sets, both day and night! Don’t know what I’d do without it. You can sort stations by frequency or distance, it sure is a lot easier to get an idea of the station you are picking up before you even hear a call sign. ### 4/5 — Great app. Awesome for DXing. Time for updates. *2018-04-25* Great app. Awesome for DXing. Time for updates. ### 5/5 — Works great! *2017-07-08* I had a problem with latest version dropping a number of stations. I emailed the administrator, and received a quick reply. This was followed the next day with an update which took care of the problem. This app is a must for dx'ers like myself. ### 5/5 — Must have app for travel *2016-04-01* This is a fantastic resource. I use it and others by the same developer to keep up on the news and entertainment when on the road. Much appreciated. ### 5/5 — Great Radio App *2016-01-07* Love it! A definite asset if you like to listen to AM radio stations around the country. ### 4/5 — Handy app for pilots *2014-05-26* AM stations provide another way to confirm your position in the sky using an ADF. Very handy app. Thanks. ### 5/5 — Great app for DX'ers *2013-12-10* Generally Helpful app designers have developed three great apps that I use all the time. FM, AM, and TV Towers USA. A hobby of mine is DX'ing, otherwise know as the hobby of tuning in stations broadcasting from distant locations. These apps are very helpful because it shows your location and the location of other transmitters throughout the country. This app has helped me take my hobby to the next level. I also love how it tells me exactly which direction to point my antenna. The app works great and is well worth the pocket change that it cost. If your a radio and television DX'er, this is the app for you. If you travel a lot, this app will also prove to be very helpful in finding a radio or television station that you want to tune in. Great idea and very nice apps . I highly recommend them. ### 3/5 — In complete data *2013-08-25* Missing AM radio stations from map. How do miss a legendary AM radio station? Can't judge app, looks okay. ### 4/5 — AM towers app *2013-04-08* This is a very helpful app when you need to locate stations while on the go. It's layout is like the TV towers app that helps in locating TV stations for many campers who have directional antennas on their RV's. I travel a lot and also work as an engineer in the AM, FM,TV, and shortwave field and find this app a good source to have. Check out the FM app. It has contours to help determine the signal you might expect and the TV app will help you aim your RV antenna. ## Frequently asked questions about AM Towers USA ### Does AM Towers USA let me listen to radio stations? No, AM Towers USA is designed to locate AM radio stations receivable by your physical radio, such as in a car. It is not a streaming app and does not allow you to listen to live broadcasts. ### What is the price of AM Towers USA? AM Towers USA is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99. This grants you access to all its features without any recurring fees. ### How often is AM Towers USA updated? The app was last updated on January 6, 2022, with version 1.6.2. While the last update was in 2022, the data for radio stations is generally stable, though FCC license changes can occur. ### What devices support AM Towers USA? AM Towers USA is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices. ### What age rating does AM Towers USA have? AM Towers USA has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content. ### Can I search for specific radio formats with AM Towers USA? Yes, AM Towers USA allows you to search for radio stations by their format. You can also filter stations based on their format to find exactly what you're looking for. ### Where does AM Towers USA get its station information? The app sources its information on AM radio stations, including their formats, from Wikipedia. It focuses on stations that have an active FCC license in the United States and its territories. ### Does AM Towers USA have ads? No, AM Towers USA does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience for users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.2 — 2022-01-06 • Modernized buttons on map • Updated database • Fixed issue with tab becoming transparent on tab bar ### 1.6.1 — 2021-01-18 • Updated Database • Added a button to explain any issues with getting an accurate location or a compass heading ### 1.6 — 2019-11-23 • Support for dark theming • Updated Database • Display stations of unknown format ### 1.5.1 — 2018-10-10 Compatibility issues with legacy OS versions. ### 1.5 — 2018-10-06 • Updated appearance • Changed tower detail views to be slide overs instead of popovers or full screen. • Map icons can now collapse if close enough • Updated database ## Apps similar to AM Towers USA | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WPTF Triangle Traffic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wptf-triangle-traffic/id1428790711) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Travel | | [Campside Social](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/campside-social/id1614074151) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [superTracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supertracker/id1093503908) | — | Free | Travel | | [ExploreMap for Wikipedia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploremap-for-wikipedia/id1540117902) | 4.5 (11) | Free | Travel | | [RVi App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rvi-app/id6503963880) | 4.0 (3) | Free | Travel | | [Florida Roads Traffic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-roads-traffic/id1219672589) | 3.6 (42) | $1.99 | Travel | ## More apps by Generally Helpful Software - [Signal GH](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/signal-gh/id289580769) - [TV Towers USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tv-towers-usa/id396342822) - [FM Towers USA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fm-towers-usa/id589531562) - [Chemistry Keyboard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemistry-keyboard/id914964478) All apps by Generally Helpful Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/286015711 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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