Best Clock Radio & Podcast

Best Clock Radio & Podcast

BCR Clock Radio Podcast Player

21 ratings
100 reviews
$89.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 12, 2012
  • July 25, 2026

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Wake up to your favorite podcasts or radio stations with this versatile alarm clock. Program multiple alarms, customize playback, and enjoy features like auto-dimming and weather forecasts. It offers a vast library of global radio stations and soothing sounds for sleep.

Podcast alarm programming
Global radio station playback
Multiple programmable alarms
AutoDim screen feature
Integrated weather forecast
Soothing sleep sounds
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What's New in Best Clock Radio & Podcast

9.1.5

July 25, 2026

• Shoutcast fix • Other background improvements

User reviews

Great (but a bit fiddly)

I just downloaded the new version of BCR. (The previous version stopped working in background mode.) BCR is my bedside radio on an iPad and it’s my household radio on another iPad. Very good once you get used to its idiosyncrasies and somewhat limited selection of stations. But good developer support. Do NOT delete the previous version before installing this new one.
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Wish iPhone version could landscape

I’ve had this app on my iPad for years and love it going out of the country and I’m not bringing my iPad so I downloaded it to my phone. I only wish that the phone version would landscape mode also.

Shoutcast

It was great UNTILL they removed “ shoutcast “. All shoutcast stations gone.

Not Again…

You have removed Fox News feeds again! Fox radio is the only reasonable talk station available on weekends. Please don’t remove them. Please don’t try to determine what stations I listen to by blocking those you don’t approve of. Please pardon me if it’s a glitch with every Fox station you offer, in that case I apologize for thinking you would act like twitter.
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Good support

I first bought this app in 2014 and use it every night. Last night after updating iOS on my phone it stopped working. I contacted the developer today he responded within several minutes and solved my problem. I was sure worried that I wouldn’t have my clock for a while but it is back working again.

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

Alarm doesn't work on single-day alarms (only repeating alarms function)

Bug

App crashes on iOS 14.3 and later versions

Bug

Bluetooth speaker connection drops during night

Bug

Sound becomes distorted after several days of use

Bug

Alarm reverts to default 'Good Morning' sound instead of selected station

Bug

Sleep feature doesn't turn off radio as expected

Bug

Notifications interfere with alarm functionality

Bug

App won't work over LTE connection

Bug

Snooze button disables alarm-off button in landscape mode

Bug

Radio only plays for 3-5 minutes before shutting off

Bug

Stations don't play when selected from US radio list

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App misaligns on screen and buttons freeze

Bug

Doesn't remember last song when using iTunes library

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Conflicts with iOS 8 and iOS 9 updates

Bug

Paid app reverts to free version functionality

Bug

Requested Features

14 requests

Landscape mode support for iPhone

Feature

Extended sleep timer (up to 90 minutes)

Feature

Station search functionality

Feature

Ability to customize clock color and background

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Skip/next-previous buttons for library playback

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Shuffle feature for iTunes library

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Moon phase display

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Multiple alarm setup capability

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Day-of-week assignment for alarms

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Fade-in volume option

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Custom station URL support

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Better screen real estate utilization

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Larger touch targets for buttons

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Station rearrangement capability

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FAQ

What does Best Clock Radio & Podcast do?

This app functions as a versatile alarm clock that allows you to wake up to your favorite podcasts, internet radio stations, music playlists, or soothing sounds. It offers features like programmable alarms, auto-dimming, and weather forecasts.

How do I program a podcast to an alarm?

To program a podcast, press and hold a radio button, select a podcast from the top 100 or search for it. Once saved, you can set it as an alarm. The app indicates available episodes with ticks on the radio button.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Best Clock Radio & Podcast compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. It specifically mentions having 9 programmable radio buttons on iPhones and 8 on iPads, indicating compatibility with both platforms.

Can I listen to music in the background?

Yes, you can listen to your music in the background. The app allows you to program playlists to radio buttons, and you can continue to listen to your music even when the app is closed.