# Nova Player: Radio & Podcasts — Fresh Hits & Throwbacks

> Live radio streaming and on-demand podcast player with news and music. (iPhone/iPad app by Nova Entertainment.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-player-radio-and-podcasts/id314765784 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nova Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 134 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-player-radio-and-podcasts/id314765784/reviews.md

## What is Nova Player?

Take Nova wherever you go with the official Nova Player app.​
 ​
You’ll get free and unlimited access to all your favourite Nova stations, an endless playlist of the freshest hits and throwbacks, the latest news, sport and finance on the go, plus hundreds of podcast titles to explore.​

Features:​​
- Listen live to Nova wherever you are with local news, traffic and weather.​​
- Keep track of your favourite shows with on-demand catch-up podcast episodes.​
- Enjoy more music and radio stations than ever before! Switch from Nova to Smooth FM, FIVEAA and Star 104.5 with a swipe.​
- Access on-demand news from within the Player sourced from our partners including The Australian, News24, The Daily Telegraph, Fox Sports Australia, News.com.au and CBC.​​
- Listen to hundreds of podcast titles in the Nova Podcast Network, choosing from news, sport, comedy and entertainment titles with new content uploaded daily.​​
- Listen with Apple CarPlay ​
- Australia's favourite fresh hits with your favourite shows including Fitzy, Wippa & Kate Ritchie, Chrissie Swan, Joel Creasey, Ricki-Lee & Tim, Jase, Lauren & Clint, Nick, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill, Nathan, Nat & Shaun, Jodie & Hayesy.​ ​
- Enter Nova radio competitions for your chance to win!​
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Listen to:​​
- Nova 96.9 Sydney​​
- Nova 100 Melbourne​​
- Nova 919 Adelaide​​
- Nova 93.7 Perth​​
- Nova 106.9 Brisbane​​
- Nova Throwbacks​​
- Nova Jamz
- Nova Nation​​
- Nova Fresh Country
- Nova All Stars
- Access all of NOVA Entertainment’s FM and AM stations including Smooth FM, Star 104.5 and FIVEAA​​
- Listen to our Partner stations, such as News24 Radio, The Rock, Coles Radio, FOX SPORTS News and talkSPORT
- Plus hundreds of podcast titles on the NOVA Entertainment Podcast Network​​

## Key features

- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcast episodes
- Access to multiple radio stations
- On-demand news updates
- Hundreds of podcast titles
- Apple CarPlay support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 134)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-player-radio-and-podcasts/id314765784/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Error

*2026-08-06, version 12.7.2*

Has play error when u are trying to listen to station

### 2/5 — Always drops out

*2026-07-27, version 12.7.2*

Love the station. Terrible app.

### 1/5 — Continuously freezes

*2026-07-27, version 12.7.2*

Please please fix your app. It constantly freezes every few minutes. This has been you going on for several weeks.

### 3/5 — Drop out

*2026-07-27, version 12.7.2*

Lately every morning this app drops out while listening and I have to refresh, happening every couple of minutes

### 5/5 — Jas Lauren & Clint

*2026-07-12, version 12.7.0*

These guys are absolute crackers and I love listening to them each morning and then again on the socials. 😜

### 5/5 — The Best & Fabolous

*2026-06-27, version 12.6.0*

Luv listening to the best radio station w/ fabulous people..

### 5/5 — Belinda

*2026-06-19, version 12.6.0*

Best station ever

### 5/5 — Best music

*2026-06-18, version 12.6.0*

I love my country music while walking or working in my garden

### 5/5 — Love Nova!

*2026-05-28, version 12.6.0*

Love Nova, particularly Jodi and Haysey!

### 5/5 — Smallsy

*2026-03-16, version 12.4.0*

Smallsy is the man. Once knocked the top off a schooey with him in town at a cool small bar. Makes time for his fans on and off air. Promote him or I'll poach him lol.

## Frequently asked questions about Nova Player

### What does the Nova Player app do?

The Nova Player app allows you to stream live radio stations from NOVA Entertainment and their partners, access hundreds of podcast titles on demand, and stay updated with local news, traffic, and weather. You can also catch up on your favorite shows and discover new music playlists.

### What are the key features of the Nova Player app?

Key features include live streaming of Nova stations and other FM/AM stations, on-demand catch-up episodes for podcasts, access to news from partners like The Australian and Sky News, and a wide selection of podcast genres. It also supports Apple CarPlay for in-car listening.

### Is the Nova Player app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering free and unlimited access to its content. While the provided data indicates 'hasAds' is true, there is no mention of in-app purchases for content unlocking or premium features.

### What kind of content can I listen to on Nova Player?

You can listen to live radio stations, including Nova's own stations and others like Smooth FM and FIVEAA. The app also offers a vast library of podcasts covering news, sport, comedy, and entertainment, with new content uploaded daily. You can also access on-demand news from various Australian media partners.

### What devices is Nova Player compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. It also specifically mentions support for listening with Apple CarPlay, suggesting compatibility with vehicles that support this feature.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 12.7.3 — 2026-08-17

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 12.7.2 — 2026-07-26

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 12.7.1 — 2026-07-16

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 12.7.0 — 2026-06-28

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 12.6.0 — 2026-05-14

Radio Tab

Fresh new look for your Radio tab. Discover station lists tailored to where you are and the stations you follow.

Win Tab

Introducing the Win tab, your one-stop destination for competitions. Browse every active comp across Nova, Smooth FM, FIVEAA and Star in your State, all in one place.

CarPlay

More in-car enhancements, including better podcast discovery and the latest on-demand news.

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## More apps by Nova Entertainment

- [Smooth Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-player/id314769719)
- [FIVEAA Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fiveaa-player/id314771165)
- [Star 104.5 Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-1045-player/id1068731232)
- [Nova Podcasts Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-podcasts-player/id1573866717)

All apps by Nova Entertainment: https://appshunter.io/developer/1518690922

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*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 2026-08-29.*