# CHIRP Radio > Official app for CHIRP Radio, featuring live streaming, event listings, and music discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by CHIRP Radio.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-radio/id373395037 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHIRP Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/969216402) - Category: Music - Price: Free - Rating: 4.50/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 18 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-05-26 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-radio/id373395037/reviews.md ## What is CHIRP Radio? The official iPhone app to listen to CHIRP Radio. CHIRP Radio is Chicago's premiere source for great independent, local, and all around good music, curated by hosts who are passionate and knowledgeable music fans. With the app, you can tune in to the station and do so much more. Favorite the songs you like, check out upcoming CHIRP events and add them to your calendar, listen to podcasts and get reminders about upcoming CHIRP happenings like our Factory Sessions performance series. You can even send requests to the DJ. ## Key features - Live radio streaming - Favorite songs - Upcoming event calendar - Podcast listening - DJ song requests - Event reminders ## Recent user reviews (10 of 36) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-radio/id373395037/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best Radio Station Ever! *2026-06-20* Listen all the time and never disappointed. ### 5/5 — The Best Radio *2026-02-22* So much fun to put on and let it ride. No idea what is coming next. Other than commercials. No commercials. I love CHIRP! ### 5/5 — CHIRP Radio rules! *2026-01-24* The best way to learn about new music and events in Chicago! Community radio brings us all together. ### 5/5 — Unique *2025-10-31* New music, old music, no “talk”, sports or politics and NO commercials ever! If you listen to music and want to keep up with is new and local Chicago events and shows THIS is where your ears should be 24/7. Even if you do not care about Chicago-focused happenings, you should still listen because the DJs are very relatable and all seem to work in crafting well-curated 2 or 3 hour sets. This is what radio used to be and should be: new and varied programming provided by real DJs who are passionate about music. They are good about playing requests too. Thank you CHIRP for doing what you do! ### 1/5 — Glitchy *2025-09-01* Love Chirp radio, don’t like app much. Glitchy, can’t sign in no matter what avenues I take: website, donor account, listener account, forgot my password, etc. ### 5/5 — My favorite new app *2025-07-11* I love this app/station, I can’t stop tagging the music, so good. ### 5/5 — HEAR WHAT’S NEXT! *2024-12-19* I’m biased - I’m involved with CHIRP Radio. But take it from me because I know: CHIRP is the best radio station there is for discovering new music and rediscovering deep cuts you never knew you needed! Get the app and start listening!! ### 5/5 — Best Variety of Music *2024-04-27* Commercial free Non for profit I usually listen from my stereo but this app works just as well when not tat home Don’t change it! ### 1/5 — No longer plays in the background *2024-03-21* This app now quits when the lock screen, home screen or other app such as Waze starts. Please advise or fix! Thank you! ### 1/5 — No longer plays in the background *2024-03-19* This app now quits when the lock screen, home screen or other app such as Waze starts. Please advise or fix! Thank you! ## Frequently asked questions about CHIRP Radio ### What is CHIRP Radio? CHIRP Radio is Chicago's premier source for independent, local, and good music. It is curated by passionate and knowledgeable music fans. ### What can I do with the CHIRP Radio app? With the app, you can listen to the station live, favorite songs you like, check out upcoming CHIRP events and add them to your calendar, listen to podcasts, and send requests to the DJ. ### Is the CHIRP Radio app free to use? Yes, the official CHIRP Radio app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What kind of music does CHIRP Radio play? CHIRP Radio focuses on great independent, local, and all-around good music. The station is run by hosts who are passionate and knowledgeable music fans. ### Can I interact with the radio hosts? Yes, you can send requests directly to the DJ through the app. This allows for a more interactive listening experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.1 — 2026-08-06 Minor improvements and bug fixes ### 3.1.0 — 2026-06-02 Bug fixes and other improvements ### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-19 Hotfix to disable users to link to the test version of the website ### 3.0.0 — 2026-05-15 Welcome to the all-new CHIRP Radio app — our first major update since 2012!  • Brand new, modern design  • Lightning-fast performance  • Upgraded CarPlay experience  • Light and dark mode  • One CHIRP account across the app and chirpradio.org  • Save your favorite songs and DJs, synced across devices  • Improved accessibility Thanks for supporting community radio! ### 2.60 — 2024-03-11 - Now includes support for CarPlay ## Apps similar to CHIRP Radio | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WFMU Archive Bunker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmu-archive-bunker/id6469734368) | 5.0 (40) | Free | Music | | [Vocalo](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vocalo/id470955202) | 4.9 (42) | Free | Music | | [KEXP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kexp/id342254135) | 3.9 (263) | Free | Music | | [WDCB Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdcb-public-radio/id6747535048) | 4.9 (299) | Free | Music | | [WFMT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmt/id318523479) | 3.7 (62) | Free | Music | | [Radio Milwaukee](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-milwaukee/id513448214) | 4.4 (13) | Free | Music | ## Related topics [chirp radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chirp-radio) · [chirpy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chirpy) · [chirp](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/chirp) --- *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 2026-08-31.*