# Radio Forth

> Official app for live and on-demand radio shows, podcasts, and playlists. (iPhone/iPad app by Bauer Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bauer Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/336597452)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Finnish, German (Germany), Greek, Norwegian Bokmål, Romanian, Swedish
- Released: 2010-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801/reviews.md

## What is Radio Forth?

The all-new, official Radio Forth app is here! It’s the best way to listen to Radio Forth
 
You can now listen live and on-demand to all your favourite shows, podcasts and playlists in one place. Never miss an exclusive competition, show or event as the Radio Forth recommends feed keeps you in-the-know. Take control of your Radio Forth listening experience - with your "My List" queue where you can build your own playlist to listen to the best of Radio Forth when you want it.

Listen to:
» Forth 1
» Forth 2
 
App features:
» Intelligent streaming gives you CD quality on a WiFi connection and prevents audio-stuttering when you’re out and about.
» Subscribe to your favourite shows and podcasts so you never miss a new episode in "My List"
» At a glance, see what’s playing now on all Radio Forth stations.
» Get your Radio Forth fix in the recommends feed, which highlights all the best shows, competitions, tickets and events in one place.
» Easily find your favourite shows and podcasts from Radio Forth
» Listen now or save for later - Add episodes to your queue and listen when you want
» Sleep timer function
» Discover and listen to other radio stations from Bauer, all in one app
 
We're always looking for ways to bring you even more - let us know what features you'd like. If you wish to get in touch, please do so by email (appsupport@bauermedia.co.uk) or via our Twitter @forthone or Facebook www.facebook.com/forth1 and please do leave us a review if you like the app!

## Key features

- Listen live and on-demand
- Favorite shows and podcasts
- Customizable 'My List' queue
- Intelligent streaming
- Event and competition recommendations
- Sleep timer

## What do users think of Radio Forth?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎶 Great music selection
- 🎤 Engaging DJs and banter
- 📱 Accessible on the go
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 😊 Entertaining shows
- 📻 Good for smart speakers
- 💖 Love the station
- 🎵 Brilliant tunes
- 🌟 Best radio station

**Cons**

- 😠 Forced adverts on startup
- 🙄 Repetitive song selection
- 😩 Constant login issues
-  intrusive data collection
-  frustrating user experience
-  ⚠️ App crashes frequently
-  🪲 Buffering issues
-  🚫 Not working on Sonos
-  😩 Annoying ads
-  👎 Poor app performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App keeps closing down randomly
- Login issues, constantly asking to log in
- App crashes
- App buffers a lot
- Episode playback issues (opens App Store)
- Doesn't work on Sonos
- Doesn't work in Japan
- Doesn't stream at all
- Link to support is a dead link

**Most requested features**

- Allow guest user access without account creation
- Ability to restart live shows from the beginning
- Wake up timer/alarm clock functionality
- Support for iOS 14 widgets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-forth/id377894801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Han s

*2026-06-04, version 9.28.1*

Benson

### 1/5 — Sign in

*2025-12-15, version 9.28.1*

So tired of having to continuously having to log in

### 1/5 — Invasive cookies (even when app not installed)

*2025-12-11*

Forced adverts & intrusive data scrapping made me uninstall this app. Now my Alexa speaker keeps saying Bauer media wants to link my account to my phone to get cookies. I don’t stream from phone at all, radio is purely done through speaker WiFi. Even though I don’t have the app it’s trying to get my data. Bauer media has no right to know what my other devices are doing. Bauer is as bad as Meta, GFYS.

Love boogie in the morning tho.

### 1/5 — Forced full screen credit card advert on start up

*2025-06-25, version 9.27*

Bauer media, you have ruined the forth 1 app with forced adverts. Is this to ‘encourage’ us to download Rayo?
I never will. Bauer GTF! 😡🤬

### 5/5 — Brilliant Banging Tunes

*2025-04-30, version 9.27*

Excellent, Brilliant- love every tune played, playing keep more banging tunes.

### 2/5 — PASSWORD PROBLEM

*2025-04-10, version 9.27*

I didn’t update my App (or whatever it was I was to do) within the seven days suggested therefore I cannot log in to play on my speakers. Forth One said they will send me another email to enable me to do so.  I’m still waiting on it!

### 1/5 — RadioForth one keeps switching off on my smart speaker

*2025-01-30, version 9.27*

Why does the chanel from Rayo disappear from my smart speaker and I’ve got to figure out how to re load it again ? 
This never used to happen .

### 1/5 — Force adverts upon start up

*2025-01-24, version 9.27*

Radio content ie dj’s & shows are great, it’s the forced lengthy period of adverts on start up. Ads are necessary but they are always completely unrelated to me, my region etc. it’s forth one. Stop trying to be a uk wide radio station. Bauer media is ruining the experience

### 5/5 — Always entertaining

*2024-11-22*

It doesn’t matter what hour of day or what day of the week. Radio Forth never fails to deliver great music and presenters.

### 5/5 — its just awesome

*2024-11-08*

love that i can take the music and radio on the go yo

## Frequently asked questions about Radio Forth

### What can I do with the Radio Forth app?

The app allows you to listen live to Radio Forth stations, access on-demand shows and podcasts, and build your own playlists. You can also stay informed about exclusive competitions, shows, and events through the recommends feed.

### How does the streaming quality work?

The app features intelligent streaming that provides CD quality on a WiFi connection. It also prevents audio-stuttering when you are on the go, ensuring a smooth listening experience.

### Is the Radio Forth app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Can I listen to content offline?

You can save episodes to your 'My List' queue to listen to them later when you want, effectively allowing you to listen to saved content at your convenience, though it's not strictly offline playback in the traditional sense.

### What other radio stations can I listen to?

In addition to Radio Forth stations, you can discover and listen to other radio stations from Bauer within the same app, offering a wider selection of content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.28.1 — 2025-07-04

Various Improvements

### 9.27 — 2024-12-12

Various Improvements

### 9.26 — 2024-10-03

Various Improvements

### 9.24 — 2024-03-05

Various Improvements

### 9.23.1 — 2024-01-02

Various improvements

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