# HiDef Radio - Free News & Music Stations

> Stream over 50,000 global radio stations in high quality for free. (iPhone/iPad app by Smartest Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidef-radio-free-news-and-music-stations/id369639576 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smartest Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323131781)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 179 App Store ratings · 130 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, enc, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Hebrew and 16 more
- Released: 2010-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidef-radio-free-news-and-music-stations/id369639576/reviews.md

## What is HiDef Radio?

Listen to over 50,000+ music, talk, comedy, sports, and news radio stations from all around the world, streaming at high digital quality without any monthly fees or hidden charges.

The future of music is here - streaming live through the internet 24/7 for your listening pleasure. Whether you're into rock, pop, jazz, country, RnB or hip-hop, there's something for everyone.

Features
- Add your own stations.
- Detects and plays .pls and .m3u links
- Search through the stations by artist, genre, or station name
- Save your favorite stations for quick access
- Automatically reconnects you if you lose the connection
- Share stations with your friends via email
- Listen to stations on your desktop computer
- Browse the web without leaving the app with our built-in ad-blocking browser.

If you want more features including skins, sleep timer, and background mode, get the Pro version.

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of HiDef Radio?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficulty finding working stations
- 🚫 Many unavailable or non-functioning stations
- 💤 Occasional playback issues and disconnections

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Stations not loading or showing as unavailable
- App freezing or crashing on launch
- Inability to change stations without issues
- Ads causing playback interruptions

**Most requested features**

- Search by country or region
- Improved station organization and categorization
- Ability to save favorite stations
- Chromecast or AirPlay support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 130)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidef-radio-free-news-and-music-stations/id369639576/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crash on launch

*2024-08-01*

Need an update or it’s useless

### 4/5 — Great App

*2022-10-13, version 37.1*

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

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-03-25, version 37.1*

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

### 2/5 — Most stations missing

*2020-11-07*

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

### 5/5 — Truly Fantastic!

*2019-09-07, version 37.1*

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!

### 1/5 — Cannot change stations

*2019-07-05*

App quits working whenever I try to change stations tried deleting and reinstalling to no avail. Very disappointing as it did not do that in the past

### 1/5 — Fake

*2019-03-31*

Complete waste of time app

### 5/5 — Radio App Review

*2019-03-19, version 37.1*

I've been through some downs in life without any ups (a term is: ups and downs). I found this App to help get me through a depressed moments sometimes. I got an IPhone 4 that had no radio app until I found your site with music for different trends/people. It's Great to have on my phone until times get better for me. Great job you guys & gals! 

      Keep me Updated 

      Mr. Disabled

### 1/5 — Not Available

*2019-01-30, version 37.1*

I have been using this app for a while. 
But now the only thing I hear is: “This radio station is not available in your country “ 
BUMMER BUMMER 
so much for internet radio.

### 5/5 — This is an amazing app

*2018-12-29, version 37.1*

It’s got every radio that you can imagine I listen to rock 109 which plays classic rock. I always loved the older rock because it’s the era that I grew up in The 80’s is my favorite era. To the developers, keep up the great work guys.

## Frequently asked questions about HiDef Radio

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 37.1 — 2015-02-06

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

### 37.0 — 2014-10-17

Fixed various minor bugs
Optimizations made for 64-bit devices

### 35.0 — 2014-10-02

- Prepared for iOS 8

### 34.0 — 2014-08-29

- Various bug fixes
- Updated databases
- Less ads as requested

### 33.0 — 2014-06-27

- Reduced number of ads

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## More apps by Smartest Apps LLC

- [5-0 Radio Pro Police Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5-0-radio-pro-police-scanner/id341776037)
- [HiDef Radio Pro - News & Music Stations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidef-radio-pro-news-and-music-stations/id347329411)
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All apps by Smartest Apps LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/323131781

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