# Radio Buddy — Internet Radio > Global internet radio streamer with curated stations and user customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Miller.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-buddy/id457176694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/662916434) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-08-26 - Data updated: 2026-07-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-buddy/id457176694/reviews.md ## What is Radio Buddy? Radio Buddy has arrived and wants to be your new music friend. Discover a world of music at your fingertips. Radio Buddy lets you stream radio stations from across the globe, starting with a hand-picked list of curated favorites. Save the stations you love, favorite them for quick access, or remove any that don’t match your vibe — or add new stations anytime using the search feature. Sit back, explore, and enjoy the sounds of the world with Radio Buddy! Radio Buddy: your new music friend. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Radio Buddy is completely free to use and includes all features with no restrictions. If you enjoy this app, consider leaving a tip! Your support help keeps development going. ## Key features - Stream global radio stations - Curated favorite stations - Save and favorite stations - Add new stations via search - Personalized music discovery ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Extra-Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time | | Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-buddy/id457176694/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Radio Free Everywhere *2026-04-13* As good, if not better, than pricier alternatives. Ever since Apple dumped real internet radio browsing in their Music app I’ve been looking for something to fill the void. Radio Buddy does just that. No frills, easy to navigate. Just add your favorite station or browse for a new one. Click play. Thank you Radio Buddy! **Developer response:** Yay! 📻🎶 ### 5/5 — zOMG! This app has changed my life! *2026-02-15* I was wanting, nay yearning, for some sexy sax man saxophone music in my ear holes when I found this app. Holy Toledo, Klinger, does this app have that and so much more! If you’re into music you must get this app. Listen to it at home, or get the mobile version and listen in the car. Listen in the shower. Listen while your boss yells at you for not doing enough work… it’s great! All my worries have melted away. So good, thank you for making this amazing app. **Developer response:** Yay! 📻🎶 ### 5/5 — Darker lock screen description *2025-12-03* Is there a way to make the radio station name darker on the lock screen? **Developer response:** Thank you for your rating and your question. Unfortunately Apple doesn’t provide a way to have direct control over formatting of that information. ### 5/5 — Love this!! *2025-08-19* So there’s this radio station up in the Sierra foothills; if all the stars line up and it’s just the right wind, temperature and cloud cover, I can get on my car radio. This afternoon I started listening to a song and when it got all static, I just switched to my radio buddy app. I love it!!!! **Developer response:** Yay! 📻🎶 ### 5/5 — SO FUN! I am discovering new music! *2025-08-11* So simple but so sleek and quick to use. I am discovering much new music. Spotify better watch out. **Developer response:** Yay! 📻🎶 ### 5/5 — Simple Web Radio *2022-08-09* What a nice simple streamlined online radio player. It isn’t perfect, but it does exactly what you need. Manually add streams, browse a pre-made library, save favorites, check your history. And all in a nice small package. **Developer response:** Thank you! ### 5/5 — Luv this app! *2019-12-13, version 3.5* Free internet radio at your fingertips. Works well and robustly and is free vs 7 $/£/€ alternative. One suggestion for developer: Make the streaming cache carry through stream intermittent disconnections. eg others if disconnected will reconnect often without the need of human intervention ### 1/5 — Does not do anything *2019-07-28* You go to open it just loads it don’t work no sound nothing plays I would not waste your time when others work like I heart radio and pandora this is junk even with the volume up it does nothing anyways **Developer response:** Next time, increase the volume. ### 5/5 — Love love love it! *2018-09-14* Simple and fast application to find internet radios :) ### 5/5 — Awesome old school style internet radio! *2018-06-02* Love this app! Reminds me of the old Apple TV’s internet radio browser. Huge selection of stations and dead simple to use. My two cents on some features that would be a great addition: 1: Root search. Being able to search all genres from the top. 2: CarPlay. All-in-all an awesome app! And hats off to Swoon for making it free! 🦆Quack!🦆 **Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback. Many new features are coming soon. ## Frequently asked questions about Radio Buddy ### What kind of music can I listen to on Radio Buddy? Radio Buddy allows you to stream radio stations from across the globe, offering a diverse range of music genres and styles. You can discover curated favorites or add new stations to explore different sounds. ### Can I save my favorite radio stations in Radio Buddy? Yes, Radio Buddy lets you save the stations you love and favorite them for quick and easy access. You can also remove stations that don't match your preferences. ### Is Radio Buddy free to use? Radio Buddy is completely free to use and includes all features without any restrictions. While the app is free, users can consider leaving a tip to support ongoing development. ### Does Radio Buddy have ads? No, Radio Buddy is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience. ### What devices is Radio Buddy available on? Radio Buddy is supported on Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices, providing a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem. ### How often is Radio Buddy updated? Radio Buddy was last updated on January 27, 2026, indicating recent development and support. The latest version is 4.2. ### What is the age rating for Radio Buddy? Radio Buddy has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above. ### What do users like most about Radio Buddy? Users appreciate Radio Buddy's extensive global station selection and the ability to customize their listening experience by saving and favoring stations. The app's free and ad-free nature is also a significant draw. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.4 — 2026-07-22 • Live sync: edit a station on one device and it updates everywhere instantly, including the Now Playing screen and the Lock Screen • Smoother lists: additions, deletions, and sync changes now animate in place instead of reloading • Refined search with results updating instantly as you type • Sharper station artwork that uses far less memory • Shazam matches now survive stream reconnections • Other minor enhancements and performance improvements ### 4.3.3 — 2026-07-05 Minor enhancements and performance improvements. ### 4.3.2 — 2026-06-04 Minor enhancements and performance improvements. ### 4.3.1 — 2026-05-19 Version 4.3 Identify Songs with Shazam Radio Buddy can now identify the song playing on a station using Shazam. When a station updates its “Now Playing” metadata, Radio Buddy briefly captures audio from the stream and sends it to Shazam to find the match -- so you can quickly discover what you're hearing. Matched songs are saved to the Recent Songs view, where you can browse a history of tracks that Radio Buddy has identified while you listen. A few caveats: not all stations provide metadata updates, so identification may not trigger on those streams. And if a station’s metadata is delayed or out of sync with the audio, the detected song might not always match perfectly. When that happens, you can always tap the Shazam button to manually capture audio and try identifying the current song. Still, when everything lines up, it’s a great way to uncover new music. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Version 4.3.1 • Improvements to Larger Text • Added new radiobuddy:// URL scheme requests by looking up or creating a station and beginning playback Supported URL formats: radiobuddy://play?url=stream-url radiobuddy://play?name=station-name ### 4.3 — 2026-04-29 Identify Songs with Shazam Radio Buddy can now identify the song playing on a station using Shazam. When a station updates its “Now Playing” metadata, Radio Buddy briefly captures audio from the stream and sends it to Shazam to find the match -- so you can quickly discover what you're hearing. Matched songs are saved to the Recent Songs view, where you can browse a history of tracks that Radio Buddy has identified while you listen. A few caveats: not all stations provide metadata updates, so identification may not trigger on those streams. And if a station’s metadata is delayed or out of sync with the audio, the detected song might not always match perfectly. When that happens, you can always tap the Shazam button to manually capture audio and try identifying the current song. Still, when everything lines up, it’s a great way to uncover new music. ## Apps similar to Radio Buddy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Boombox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boombox/id1160458090) | 4.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [Hits101 Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hits101-radio/id1219924714) | 4.8 (17) | Free | Music | | [Radio Unbound](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-unbound/id6751239205) | — | Free | Music | | [Hitsradio Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitsradio-music/id979562458) | 3.7 (12) | Free | Music | | [Blues Radio FM & Live Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blues-radio-fm-and-live-music/id1058361839) | 4.7 (114) | Free | Music | | [Live FM AM Radio Stream](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-fm-am-radio-stream/id1060705836) | 4.6 (508) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Mark Miller - [Duck](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duck/id304852364) All apps by Mark Miller: https://appshunter.io/developer/662916434 --- *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 2026-07-25.*