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Global Player Radio & Podcasts

Global Player Radio & Podcasts

UK Hit Music | Heart & Classic

1.6K ratings
466 reviews
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🎬 Entertainment
🎵 Music
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 2, 2017
  • September 7, 2026

Developer

Global Media & Entertainment Limited
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Access a wide range of live radio stations, podcasts, and curated playlists from popular UK music brands. Enjoy personalized recommendations, catch up on missed shows, and control your live radio experience with skip and rewind features. Discover exclusive video content and download episodes for offline listening.

✓Live radio streaming
✓Podcast discovery and download
✓Personalized homepage
✓Live radio control (skip/rewind)
✓Catch up on shows
✓Live playlists
✓Video content
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Global Player Radio & Podcasts. Based on 1.6K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 8 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app
  • 🔒Reliable and trustworthy
  • 👍Variety of music genres
  • 👍Excellent music selection
  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Smooth playback
  • 👍Useful features like pause/rewind live radio
  • 👍Global access to UK radio stations

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛Playback issues like random pauses and skips
  • 🐛Unreliable downloads and catchup functionality
  • 🐛Poor CarPlay integration
  • 🐛Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔋High battery drain
  • 🤖Intrusive data collection and account requirements
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What's New in Global Player Radio & Podcasts

178.0

September 7, 2026

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

Subscription plans

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Events

Read more about The Sound of Summer
Event EndedLive Event

The Sound of Summer

Fresh playlists for long days and warm nights.

Aug 21, 2026 — Sep 3, 2026

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Read more about The biggest World Cup!
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The biggest World Cup!

The ultimate playlist for your football party.

Jun 19, 2026 — Jul 20, 2026

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Read more about Heart's Make Me a Millionaire
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Heart's Make Me a Millionaire

Open Global Player for your chance to win

Jun 9, 2026 — Jun 25, 2026

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User reviews

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Harsh I know, but it’s almost unusable

The app and music I love, however, the music feeds on classic fm stop and start constantly. Almost Unusable. I tried the classic fm feeds on Apple Music too and they do the same. Please sort it out, the music is wonderful!! It’s the app that is rubbish.
ChewwedChewwed

Cannot opening on iPhone 17

I upgraded my phone, and now I can’t open the app. Reboot did nothing. Latest software.
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Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your review. We would like to assist you with this, please email customer.support@global.com and quote reference 618761. Thanks.

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Great App

Great News and Entertainment App
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It’s not working

Crashes as you open it
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LBC: UK, World & Breaking News

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Heart
Heart

turn up the feel good!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Login/signup issues with invalid birthdate

Bug

Catchup content not available

Bug

Randomly resets playback position

Bug

Freezes and crashes on launch

Bug

Incompatible with older devices and iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Better podcast management and playback controls

Feature

Improved accessibility for visually impaired users

Feature

Ability to create custom playlists

Feature

Integration with Apple Watch

Feature

Option to disable auto-play and ads

Feature

FAQ

What is Global Player Radio & Podcasts?

Global Player Radio & Podcasts is a free app that aggregates live radio stations, podcasts, video content, and curated playlists from Global's popular UK music brands. It allows users to listen live, catch up on shows, discover new podcasts, and personalize their listening experience.

What are the key features of Global Player Radio & Podcasts?

Key features include live streaming of numerous radio stations, the ability to discover and download podcasts, personalized recommendations, control over live radio playback (skip/rewind), catch-up episodes for the last seven days, live playlists for various moods, and exclusive video content.

Is Global Player Radio & Podcasts free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It offers a wide range of content without requiring a subscription. However, the description mentions in-app purchases, which may relate to additional features or content not explicitly detailed.

What kind of content can I find on Global Player Radio & Podcasts?

You can find live music radio stations like Heart, Capital, and Classic FM, along with their various genre-specific streams. The app also offers a vast selection of podcasts from around the world, curated playlists for different moods, and video content including interviews and full podcast episodes.

Can I listen to Global Player Radio & Podcasts offline?

Yes, you can download your favorite shows and podcasts for offline listening. This feature is particularly useful when you are on the move and do not have a stable internet connection, allowing you to enjoy your content without interruption.