# NRK Radio

> Listen to podcasts, live radio, and recorded shows from a national broadcaster. (iPhone/iPad app by NRK.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-radio/id401928833 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 779 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 242 MB
- Languages: Norwegian Bokmål
- Released: 2010-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-radio/id401928833/reviews.md

## What is NRK Radio?

NRK Radio-appen lar deg enkelt lytte til alle NRKs podkaster, direktekanaler og opptak av radioprogrammer.

Hør våre anbefalte podkaster, bla gjennom kategoriene, eller finn det du vil høre ved å søke. Appen husker hva du har hørt på tvers av alle enhetene dine, og du kan enkelt spole til avsnittene du ønsker å høre. Du kan laste ned podcasts for å lytte offline, og favoritt-markere de seriene du liker best.

I appen kan du også lytte til direkteradio og spole opptil 3 timer tilbake i NRK P1, NRK P2, NRK P3, NRK mP3, NRK Alltid Nyheter, NRK Radio Super, NRK Klassisk, NRK Sápmi, NRK Jazz, NRK Folkemusikk, NRK Urørt, NRK P3X i tillegg til alle NRKs distriktssendinger.

Én time normal lytting innebærer nedlasting av omtrent 60MB - 90MB. Det samme gjelder for nedlasting av podcast. Det buffres inntil 15 minutter ved direktelytting (omtrent 15MB - 22,5 MB). Appen trenger ingen spesielle tillatelser.

## Key features

- Listen to all NRK podcasts
- Stream live radio channels
- Access recordings of radio programs
- Download content for offline listening
- Save favorite podcasts and shows
- Cross-device listening history
- Rewind live radio up to 3 hours

## What do users think of NRK Radio?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎵 Excellent music and content selection
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🌍 Great for learning Norwegian language
- 📻 Wide variety of channels and programs
- 🚀 Fast app performance
- 💫 Connects diaspora to Norwegian culture
- 📱 Chromecast support
- 🔊 Good audio quality

**Cons**

- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- 🔐 Forced login requirement for downloads
- 🐛 Playback issues and inconsistency
- 🌐 Poor performance outside Norway
- 📊 Low audio bitrate options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Podcasts fail to start despite multiple attempts
- App playback inconsistent across different days
- Excessive battery consumption
- Playback interruptions when navigating app
- Geolocation-based access restrictions

**Most requested features**

- English language interface option
- Higher bitrate streaming options
- Offline download without mandatory login

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-radio/id401928833/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent Radio

*2026-08-01*

I hear NRK Radio (jazz) everyday during all day.

### 5/5 — Reminds me of home

*2026-03-25*

Until I can be back in the Vestland this app helps me get by.  Amazing programming!

### 1/5 — _ ]!

*2026-01-24*

λ

### 5/5 — Topp app.

*2026-01-18*

Ikke noe mer å si.

### 3/5 — Too complex

*2025-11-14*

User experience is not attractive

### 5/5 — En storhilsen fra Münster

*2025-05-13*

Æ liker å høre Jukebox enhver dag! Gleder meg alltid om å høre Norsk språk og Norske låter. En storhilsen fra Klaus i Münster / Tyskland, formann av Münster- Kristiansand vennskapsforeningen

**Developer response:** Hei Klaus! Så hyggelig å høre at du er fornøyd! Med hilsen, NRK Radio-teamet

### 5/5 — We love NRK Klassisk!

*2025-02-20*

Your broadcast brings us joy and peace every day Tusen takk!

### 5/5 — Best Selskap!

*2025-01-26*

Å høre på godt selskap nesten som å være i Norge! Fantastisk dere er så flinke! Jeg håper en dag jeg kan ringe inn! Mange hilsener Anne Barbro i Manitoba, Canada midt ute på prærien

### 5/5 — eng ver.

*2025-01-22*

plz make it support english..

### 5/5 — Joeffrey

*2024-12-09*

Beste appen jeg hører på det hver dag Jeg elsker det!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about NRK Radio

### What can I listen to on NRK Radio?

NRK Radio allows you to listen to all of NRK's podcasts, live radio channels, and recordings of radio programs. You can explore recommended podcasts, browse by category, or search for specific content. The app also provides access to numerous live radio stations, including national and regional broadcasts.

### Can I listen to content offline?

Yes, you can download podcasts to listen offline. This is useful for commuting or when you don't have an internet connection. The data usage for downloading podcasts is similar to streaming, approximately 60MB-90MB per hour of listening.

### Is NRK Radio free to use?

Yes, NRK Radio is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating it is entirely free for users to access all its content and features.

### What devices is NRK Radio compatible with?

The description mentions that the app remembers your listening history across all your devices, implying compatibility with multiple platforms. It also states that the app needs no special permissions, suggesting broad compatibility.

### How much data does NRK Radio use?

For live listening, up to 15 minutes are buffered, using approximately 15MB - 22.5MB. Downloading podcasts or listening to normal content for one hour involves downloading about 60MB - 90MB. This data usage applies to both streaming and downloading.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 23.3 — 2026-08-31

- Støtte for "Liquid Glass"
- Man kan nå velge å slå av eller på automatrisk avspilling av videoinnhold
- Oppdatert brukergrensesnitt for påloggingsplakater
- Rettet en feil med manglende labels i voice over
- Rettet en feil knyttet nedlasting av innhold
- Rettet en feil der videoer ikke startet automatisk ved viderelytting
- Forbedrer lagring av progress om enheten er offline

### 23.2.1 — 2026-07-01

- Retter en feil knyttet til cinematic hero
- Retter flere UI-bugs på iPad

### 23.2 — 2026-06-23

- Nå kan cinematic-plugger vise videoklipp
- "Direkte"-tag på plugger som linker til direkte-innhold i f.eks NRK TV
- Mindre feilrettinger og forbedringer

### 23.1.1 — 2026-06-15

- Onboarding for AppleTV
- Viser "Hør direkte" for deskede direktesendinger på forsiden
- Rettet en feil som kunne få appen til å krasje når man slettet elementer i "Sist hørt" med voiceover
- Retter en feil som kunne få appen til å krasje grunnet feil håndtering av video
- Andre mindre feilrettinger

### 23.1 — 2026-06-01

- Støtte for remote-innlogging for AppleTV
- Klargjort for cinematisk plugg på forsiden
- Retter en feil med visning av paraply-sesonger i Apple CarPlay

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## More apps by NRK

- [NRK TV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-tv/id385114898)
- [NRK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk/id488705697)
- [Yr.no](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yrno/id490989206)
- [NRK Super](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrk-super/id659270490)
- [Fantorangen](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fantorangen/id969061976)

All apps by NRK: https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901

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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 2026-09-04.*