# OTR Streamer — Old Time Radio > Stream and download vintage Old Time Radio shows for free. (iPhone/iPad app by Arbitrary Software, LLC..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otr-streamer/id353471785 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Arbitrary Software, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/317398393) - Category: Entertainment, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,065 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 88 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-02-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otr-streamer/id353471785/reviews.md ## What is OTR Streamer? OTR Streamer is an app dedicated to vintage Old Time Radio shows. We have over 20000+ shows for you to enjoy free of charge! We are constantly adding new shows for your enjoyment. The entire Golden Age of Radio right at your fingertips! Some of the shows you can enjoy: Box 13 Burns and Allen Dragnet Gunsmoke Hopalong Cassidy Jack Benny Sherlock Holmes The Lone Ranger This is your FBI ..and many more! Download an episode for offline playback while you're away from a network and continue to enjoy your favorite shows. The app automatically bookmarks your current show so you dont have to remember what you were listening to last. Episodes you have listened to are automatically 'colored' to highlight that you heard them before. ## Key features - Extensive library of 20,000+ Old Time Radio shows - Offline playback for downloaded episodes - Automatic show bookmarking - Listened episodes highlighted - New shows added regularly ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Multiple saved downloads | $0.99 | one-time | | No Ads | $0.99 | one-time | | Sleep Timer | $0.99 | one-time | | Search using Spotlight | $0.99 | one-time | | Shuffle | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of OTR Streamer? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great selection of old-time radio shows - 🎧 Excellent audio quality - 📥 Ability to download episodes for offline listening - 🕰️ Nostalgic and soothing listening experience - 🤗 Helpful for visually impaired users **Cons** - 🐛 Playback issues (pausing, restarting, crashing) - 🔇 Background noise/distortion in some episodes - 🗂️ Missing episode descriptions and ratings - 🧭 Inconsistent user experience across devices - 💾 Deleted downloaded episodes not tracked **Commonly reported bugs** - Playback issues when pausing/resuming - Inability to restore deleted downloaded episodes - Inconsistent behavior when switching between devices **Most requested features** - Add episode descriptions and synopses - Implement a rating system for episodes - Improve playlist/library management features - Add search and filtering options by genre, theme, etc. - Provide more consistent experience across platforms ## Recent user reviews (10 of 50) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otr-streamer/id353471785/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Great Radio..poor announcer *2023-01-23, version 2.40* Whoever it is that adds the side notes to the stories cannot speak without using “and uh” “well uh” and pausing to get his thoughts together. Trying to tell us that Stormin Normans father was on the show took forever to tell. Additionally, there were voicing talking in the background that came through while the announcer was talking. The radio programs are excellent without anyone having to add their own 2 cents worth. ### 5/5 — grateful man who is blind. *2022-10-21, version 2.39* I noticed in the latest update that, when my phone auto locks, it stops playing the show that I was streaming. My workaround for now is to set auto lock to never. However, I’ve got to tell you this app totally and completely kicks took us! just an interesting fact you may not know, many persons that are blind or low vision thoroughly enjoy these old time radio shows. No need for anyone to describe anything. :-) :-) :-) ### 4/5 — Lots of fun but one flaw *2022-10-14, version 2.39* I’ve had this app on my phone for several years. I have really enjoyed listening to hundreds and hundreds of old-time radio shows. I only have one complaint. Somehow, during some update or another, perhaps when iOS was updated, all the shows that I had listen to and were marked as such were returned to the not listened to status. So the record of those hundreds of shows that I have listened to to is now gone. It’s really hard to remember what you’ve done on this app without that feature being reliable. ### 4/5 — Great app! *2022-08-11, version 2.39* I really enjoy this app (I just got it but so far so good!) the only change I’d make is I wish the programs had a synopsis so I know what I want to listen to. Right now it’s a shot in the dark. I’m in my 30s but I love vintage everything- movies, clothes, radio but I don’t know much about the individual shows so having a short intro written about them would be very helpful. ### 3/5 — Love the app when it works *2022-03-01, version 2.39* The other day I kept on getting error messages in the middle of playback. If I turned my phone off and restarted it I could play again but after awhile it would stop in a program and display error Tried delete and restarting the app only problem is I don’t recall the password and when I try to reset a new password I get invalid charecter or can’t change password. So as it sits now I don’t have access to the app. And yes I used their link to try a reset of the password ### 5/5 — The best OTR out there! *2021-12-27, version 2.37* Had this app for years since my first iPhone 3! Best one going, paid the 5 bucks years ago to be able to down load shoes with every penny! Keep up the great work! Also thanks for removing the pay wall! ### 5/5 — Great entertainment *2021-09-13, version 2.32* This app is nice for people who don’t have a television like myself. I read a lot but at times I just want to relax and listen to this app. Not only is it entertaining but an opportunity to use one’s imagination. Been enjoying this app for several years. ### 1/5 — Great selection but deletes downloaded episodes *2021-05-04, version 2.31* Spent 6 hours researching episodes to build a small playlist for myself to have it all deleted without any indication as to why... UPDATE: You can spend a dollar to save episodes, but the app doesn’t tell you this upfront. It allows you to continue downloading without any prompt or message. I looked through 1400 episode descriptions to have my work wiped out because the app isn’t upfront about paid services. Thanks. Retrieve my episodes based off viewing/download history and I’ll change my rating/review ### 2/5 — Issues with playback *2021-03-28, version 2.31* I’ve used this app for old time radio shows for the past 3 years. Now it barley function it shows their on the air but they don’t play. I usually listen to detective shows but for the last few months it has been a frequent issue getting a show to play. Unfortunately at this time I’m going to have to look for a different app. ### 1/5 — Problem with episodes *2021-03-22, version 2.31* Why are so many of the episodes distorted? I’m listening to DRAGNET and many of the episodes skip words when you listen. Also they can speed up, dialogue between characters is flopped one over the other and you lose whole chunks of what’s happening. These same episodes when you listen to them on You Tube are perfect, so it isn’t the recordings themselves. Also why are you missing episodes of series, yet I find them on You Tube? ## Frequently asked questions about OTR Streamer ### What is OTR Streamer? OTR Streamer is an application that provides access to a large collection of vintage Old Time Radio shows. It allows users to stream and download thousands of episodes from the Golden Age of Radio for free. ### What are the key features of OTR Streamer? Key features include a library of over 20,000 Old Time Radio shows, the ability to download episodes for offline playback, automatic bookmarking of your current listening position, and visual highlighting of episodes you have already listened to. ### Is OTR Streamer free to use? Yes, the app is completely free to use and offers over 20,000 shows without charge. New shows are also added regularly to expand the collection. ### Can I listen to shows without an internet connection? Yes, you can download episodes for offline playback. This allows you to continue enjoying your favorite shows even when you are away from a network connection. ### What kind of shows can I find on OTR Streamer? The app features a wide variety of classic Old Time Radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio. Popular examples include 'Box 13', 'Burns and Allen', 'Dragnet', 'Gunsmoke', 'The Lone Ranger', and 'Sherlock Holmes', among many others. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 2.41 — 2023-09-04 - Added the holiday classic Cinnamon Bear to Drama category. Enjoy! ### 2.40 — 2022-10-22 - Minor bug fixes - New shows available ## Apps similar to OTR Streamer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ovation NOW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovation-now/id1265891920) | 3.0 (137) | Free | Entertainment | | [MeTV App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metv-app/id1079958817) | 2.6 (689) | Free | Entertainment | | [OTR - Old Timer Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otr-old-timer-radio/id6449887468) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Radio Spirits](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-spirits/id389211220) | 4.2 (602) | Free | Entertainment | | [Old Time Radio Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-time-radio-shows/id1438072504) | 3.6 (101) | Free | Entertainment | | [Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbcom-old-radio-shows/id567195102) | 2.9 (102) | Free | Entertainment | ## More apps by Arbitrary Software, LLC. - [myBloodPressure](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybloodpressure/id356501798) - [GuessWords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guesswords/id366001940) All apps by Arbitrary Software, LLC.: https://appshunter.io/developer/317398393 --- *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 2026-06-10.*