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HiDef Radio - Free News & Music Stations

HiDef Radio - Free News & Music Stations

by Smartest Apps LLC

179 ratings
130 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 3, 2010
  • February 6, 2015

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Smartest Apps LLC
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Access over 50,000 global radio stations, including music, news, sports, and talk, all in high digital quality. Enjoy live streaming 24/7 with no monthly fees or hidden charges. Customize your listening experience by adding your own stations and saving favorites.

✓Stream 50,000+ global radio stations
✓High digital quality streaming
✓Add custom stations
✓Search by artist, genre, or name
✓Save favorite stations
✓Built-in ad-blocking browser
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of HiDef Radio. Based on 179 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🎶Great music selection
  • 🔊Excellent sound quality
  • 📻Wide variety of radio stations
  • 🤩Fantastic app overall

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Difficulty finding working stations
  • 🚫Many unavailable or non-functioning stations
  • 💤Occasional playback issues and disconnections
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What's New in HiDef Radio

37.1

February 6, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Optimized for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Fixed various minor bugs

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User reviews

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Crash on launch

Need an update or it’s useless
Tony18919Tony18919

Great App

I like this app a lot but i am sad cuz there’s no any update for it since a long time , Why?
ShaampShaamp

Useless

Are there actually any “available “ channels... after thirty minutes of searching I still haven’t found one... massive waste of time...
mojoscreamingmojoscreaming

Most stations missing

Most of the time’s the station listed said “not available”
MJHBrownMJHBrown

Truly Fantastic!

My wife and I love listening to the pet shop boys, and through this app we can listen all day to our favorites. Add to it Police, Fire and Ambulance scanners makes this a Must Have! Everything from Beatles stations to Bowie, Sinatra, the available music is amazing.
Check it out for yourself!
bigbarry333bigbarry333
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Stations not loading or showing as unavailable

Bug

App freezing or crashing on launch

Bug

Inability to change stations without issues

Bug

Ads causing playback interruptions

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Search by country or region

Feature

Improved station organization and categorization

Feature

Ability to save favorite stations

Feature

Chromecast or AirPlay support

Feature

FAQ

What kind of content can I listen to on this app?

You can listen to over 50,000 radio stations from around the world, covering a wide range of genres including music (rock, pop, jazz, country, RnB, hip-hop), talk, comedy, sports, and news. The content is streamed live 24/7 in high digital quality.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no monthly fees or hidden charges associated with listening to the radio stations. The free version includes a built-in ad-blocking browser.

Can I add my own radio stations?

Yes, you can add your own custom stations to the app. It also detects and plays .pls and .m3u links, allowing you to stream stations not already listed. This feature enhances the personalization of your listening experience.

What are the key features of the free version?

The free version allows you to stream over 50,000 stations, search by artist, genre, or station name, save your favorite stations for quick access, and automatically reconnects if your connection is lost. It also includes a built-in ad-blocking browser.

What is the difference between the free and Pro versions?

The Pro version offers additional features not available in the free version, such as skins for customization, a sleep timer for scheduled listening, and background mode. These enhancements are for users who want more advanced control and features.