# Calm Radio - Music to Relax — user reviews

> 626 indexed App Store user reviews of Calm Radio by Calm Radio, rated 4.70/5 from 3,983 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-radio-music-to-relax/id918425515/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calm-radio-music-to-relax/id918425515.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 3,293 · 4★ 357 · 3★ 107 · 2★ 87 · 1★ 139

## What do users think of Calm Radio?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎶 Beautiful music
- 🌳 Relaxing nature sounds
- 🕰️ Helpful for sleep and meditation
- 🌟 Excellent music selection
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Calming and focused work environment
- 🐕 Doggy Daydreams channel for pets
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🔇 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
- 🔁 Repetitive playlists
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔌 Connectivity issues and app crashes
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI changes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔊 Volume control and audio quality issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Streaming cuts out frequently
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Subscription and account management problems

**Most requested features**

- More offline listening options
- Improved Chromecast/smart home integration
- Customizable playlists and favorites
- Expanded podcast and audiobook selection
- Seasonal/holiday music channels
- Alarm clock and sleep timer functionality

## Newest reviews (15 of 626)

### 2/5 — Lack of music

*2026-08-21, version 14.9.0*

The music has not played for two days and I am a paying premium member. I am thinking about canceling my subscription if the problem is not fixed. In addition, the music does not play continuously, it will stop after about an hour.

### 4/5 — No need for the book intro

*2026-08-07, version 14.9.0*

I’m trying to listen to James Joyce’s “Ulysses” but the exuberant introduction to the book is too much and I cannot find a way to skip it. I’m perfectly capable of deciding the relevance of a book - I don’t need nor want someone to explain it.

### 4/5 — Really good selection

*2026-07-11, version 14.8.0*

If only I could search by specific classical pieces I would give calm 5 stars. I’m satisfied otherwise—value matches subscription costs.

### 2/5 — Testen nicht möglich, ständig Unterbrechung

*2026-06-22*

Ich wollte die App für mindestens ein paar Tage kosten. Leider ist dies nicht möglich. Nicht einmal ein ganzes Lied kann ich hören, ohne dass es von einer mehrminütigen Werbung unterbrochen wird. Extrem nervig und wie soll ich da testen bitte, ob mir die App gefällt? Ohne Test kein Abo-Kauf! Schade, ich hatte mir viel von der App versprochen und hätte sie gerne gekauft, wenn Sie mich wenigstens einige Tage hätte überzeugen können. Die Katze im Sack mag ich aber nicht kaufen 😒

### 4/5 — Really, really good

*2026-06-01*

Great variety, great quality!

### 2/5 — Not worth it.

*2026-05-21, version 14.6.1*

Sometimes difficult to stop and start.

### 5/5 — Calming beyond

*2026-04-26, version 14.6.1*

I listened for free and am almost ready to get premium.

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2026-03-26, version 14.6.0*

Never done a review before but this is an amazing what really helps me instead of popping pills to sleep. I love it

### 5/5 — Relaxing to Calm Radio

*2026-03-11, version 14.6.0*

The most important aspect of Calm Radio is the ability it provides for me to hear and relax while trying to escape the horrible reality of painful migraines. This is the best medicine I have found. It is truly necessary for me when sleeping is unattainable. Thank you Calm Radio.

### 5/5 — So happy

*2026-03-06, version 14.6.0*

Miriam Calming a facto são rápidas

### 5/5 — 👍🏻

*2026-02-27, version 14.6.0*

Wonderful app!

### 5/5 — Calm is calm

*2026-01-31, version 14.6.0*

I have a bad insomnia. This is one of the best apps to use. Be aware it depends on your sound source too. I use the known S brand and it’s great. Sweet dreams

### 5/5 — Outstanding!

*2026-01-29, version 14.6.0*

I just love this Music app, such a great variety and utmost quality! I listen to this station every night to fall asleep and in so many other occasions! Thank you so much!
A faithful listener

### 5/5 — Fabulous

*2026-01-29, version 14.6.0*

Excellent music perfect for my beauty salon

### 5/5 — Great variety

*2026-01-19, version 14.6.0*

I love the classical channels. I listen to them at work and this helps my concentration so much. Great choices of composers and good variety of channels overall.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — $72 and every costs money on it just get Spotify

*2026-08-01, version 14.8.0*

Basically you have to pay inorder to get anything basic on this, whole app should have been $10

### 1/5 — Sleep with commercial break

*2026-07-15, version 14.8.0*

Free app has commercial breaks providing a rude awakening. No way therefore to test properly before subscribing. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Videos?

*2026-05-03, version 14.6.1*

What's the point of wasting data to download your videos if they don't do a damn thing????

### 1/5 — Scam

*2026-04-08, version 14.6.0*

This is big scam, this app was on sale for $59, as soon as I clicked, I got charged $89. This is fraud and misleading customer

### 1/5 — Disappointing Experience

*2026-01-13, version 14.6.0*

I downloaded Calm Radio hoping for some relaxing tunes, but what a letdown. There’s no free trial at all, so you’re forced to commit to a subscription blind. The “free” version? It’s basically unlistenable—just the same lengthy ad looping endlessly, making it impossible to even sample the content. And from what little I could glimpse, there doesn’t seem to be enough variety or depth to justify the price tag. Save your money and look elsewhere for better options.

### 1/5 — Worst streaming app I’ve used

*2025-11-27, version 14.5.1*

Continuously stopping to buffer. This on a 1gb fibre to the node connection. No issues with other apps. Not worth the money.

### 1/5 — I do not recommend.

*2025-09-13, version 14.4.1*

Made me feel uneasy.

### 1/5 — Comment jeter son argent par la fenêtre?!

*2025-08-02*

J’ai payé pour rien car toutes ce qui est oral, est en anglais !

### 1/5 — Loud ads interrupt my sleep!

*2025-07-15, version 14.3.2*

Beware, if you don’t purchase the subscription, you’ll end up like me and put on deep sleep music and then suddenly be jolted and confused by loud ads blaring.

### 1/5 — Ceiling speakers

*2025-06-10, version 14.3.1*

I’m using WIIM to transmit to my patio speakers. Everything else (Sirius, Apple Music, Amazon Music), but not Calm. Very, Very Frustrating. I will not re-up when this term expires.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — I love the options!

*2026-08-16, version 14.9.0*

Great, clear sleep sounds - I’m usually just a grey noise gal, but I love being able to mix gentle sounds that keep me rested and wake me up feeling refreshed!

### 5/5 — WOW! What a great app!

*2026-08-10, version 14.9.0*

I found this app recently and now I listen to it daily. It offers a wide variety of music. I especially enjoy listening to it in the early morning and before I go to sleep. If you like a wide variety of music this is the app you want to listen to!

### 5/5 — Zoned me out

*2026-08-01, version 14.8.0*

I’ve tried dozens of apps but downloaded this one at 10 last night, clicked on the sleep music and the hairs on my neck stood on end!! It’s 0855 now and jus got up, give it a go if you are struggling x

### 5/5 — Très apprécié

*2026-07-25, version 14.8.0*

Très facile à utiliser et la bibliothèque est très large

### 5/5 — AZ

*2026-07-20*

Das beste und vielseitigste Radio das ich kenne !!!

### 5/5 — Massive quality content

*2026-07-07, version 14.8.0*

Only just newly subscribed and extremely happy with the massive quality content across a wide spectrum of music. No chat or annoying advertisements just complete the whole experience.

### 5/5 — Real Music

*2026-07-06, version 14.8.0*

I enjoy all sections. Stunning selections 🌿

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2026-06-24, version 14.7.0*

Best music sleep app ever

### 5/5 — For years

*2026-06-22, version 14.7.0*

Have loved Eric Harry and Calm Radio for many many years going way back good memories.

### 5/5 — I’m Loving This New Discovery!

*2026-06-01, version 14.6.1*

I discovered Calm Radio yesterday on Sunday, May 31, 2026, and what an enjoyable experience it has been! A wonderful, relaxing, soothing app I believe many will enjoy and continue to enjoy!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-08.*