# Global Player Radio & Podcasts — UK Hit Music \| Heart & Classic

> Free global radio stations, podcasts, playlists, and videos in one app. (iPhone/iPad app by Global Media & Entertainment Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-player-radio-and-podcasts/id1142951331 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Global Media & Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/725598190)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 1,612 App Store ratings · 456 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.1 · 220 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-player-radio-and-podcasts/id1142951331/reviews.md

## What is Global Player Radio & Podcasts?

The official app for Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, Classic FM, Capital XTRA, Capital Dance and Gold.


Your favourite radio stations, podcasts, videos and playlists in one entertainment destination, all for free, available worldwide. What you get:

• Listen live to any of Global's radio stations: Capital, Capital XTRA, Capital XTRA Reloaded, Capital Dance, Capital Chill, Capital Anthems, Classic FM, Classic FM Calm, Classic FM Movies, Gold, Heart, Heart 70s, Heart 80s, Heart 90s, Heart 00s, Heart 10s, Heart Dance, Heart Love, Heart Musicals, LBC, LBC News, Smooth, Smooth Chill, Smooth Country, Smooth Relax, Smooth Soul, Smooth 70s, Smooth 80s, Radio X and Radio X Classic Rock, Radio X Chilled, Radio X 90s and Radio x 00s

• Your personal homepage. Set up to 8 favourite radio stations, continue listening to podcasts or catch up on anything you’ve missed. Get personalised recommendations for podcasts and playlists, plus we’ve got all the latest news for you and much, much more…

• Take Control: Skip and rewind live radio. Listen live to Global’s radio brands or jump back to your favourite song. Never miss a second of a presenters’ best moments by tapping the play bar and taking control. You can also listen to the music you want with the ability to skip* any songs you’re not loving – there’s no limit. Plus like and dislike tracks to get more of what you love. Just swipe away to customise your radio experience.

• Catch Up: Your favourite shows from the last seven days are available to listen back to or you can download them – great for offline listening when you’re on the move.

• Podcasts - Discover and download the most popular podcasts from around the world, or dive into our expertly curated collections.

• Live Playlists - We’ve got music for your every mood covered. From editor’s picks to artist takeovers, the biggest hits of the year to that perfect playlist for focus and relaxation.

• Video - Watch the best content from all of Global’s brands. Full episodes from some of our chart-topping podcasts, interviews with everyone from the world’s biggest musicians to politicians and a-list actors – we’ve got it all covered.


Global Player, for every you.

Terms of Use: https://global.com/legal/terms-of-use/

*Currently only available in the UK.

## Key features

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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic FM Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Classic FM Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Nick Abbot's Whole Show Plus Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Nick Abbot's Whole Show Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Global Player Radio & Podcasts?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login/signup issues with invalid birthdate
- Catchup content not available
- Randomly resets playback position
- Freezes and crashes on launch
- Incompatible with older devices and iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better podcast management and playback controls
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
- Ability to create custom playlists
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Option to disable auto-play and ads

## Recent user reviews (10 of 456)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-player-radio-and-podcasts/id1142951331/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2026-08-02, version 176.0*

You click on to app and it cuts out on you. Not good at all

### 1/5 — Very Poor

*2026-07-31, version 176.0*

Downloaded app but requires registration which just hangs during set up, useless!

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2026-07-31, version 176.0*

Recent update won't even open the app

### 1/5 — Getting asked question about allowing global to use activity hitting next and not working

*2026-07-29, version 175.0*

App crashed

### 1/5 — Keeps failing

*2026-07-29, version 175.0*

I had to delete the app 4 times already. After a while, the screen goes black and I cannot use it. Quite frustrating!

### 2/5 — lost functionality

*2026-07-23, version 175.0*

Last update has lost  ability to pause, restart and generally shift around live radio, why?

### 5/5 — Banging

*2026-07-12, version 174.1*

Love every minute of

### 1/5 — Why do we need to create an account just to use?

*2026-07-01, version 174.0*

Just downloaded this app as it was advertised on one of the radio stations I normally listen to on another app.

However the only way I can use it is to create an account. I really don’t want to hand over my personal information just to listen to the radio. Why would you need someone’s DOB anyway?

### 4/5 — Can’t see capital dance schedule

*2026-06-29, version 174.0*

Now fixed

### 4/5 — Can’t see capital dance schedule

*2026-06-27, version 173.1*

For some reason capital dance schedule/catch up isn’t loading.

## Frequently asked questions about Global Player Radio & Podcasts

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 177.1 — 2026-08-27

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

### 177.0 — 2026-08-17

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

### 176.1 — 2026-08-06

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

### 176.0 — 2026-07-30

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

### 175.0 — 2026-07-14

This release contains minor fixes and improvements.

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## More apps by Global Media & Entertainment Limited

- [Capital FM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capital-fm/id297652751)
- [Classic FM](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-fm/id297697388)
- [Gold Radio by Global Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-radio-by-global-player/id297700534)
- [LBC: UK, World & Breaking News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lbc-uk-world-and-breaking-news/id297700808)
- [Heart](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart/id297701471)
- [Radio X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-x/id297701537)

All apps by Global Media & Entertainment Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/725598190

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