# Radio Lite

> Global radio station directory with social sharing and background playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Marco Papa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-lite/id354730754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marco Papa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668919162)
- Category: News, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 3.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2010-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-lite/id354730754/reviews.md

## What is Radio Lite?

Listen to over 10,000 radio stations anywhere in the world! 

Radio Lite includes the free SHOUTcast™ Radio Directory, one of the largest directories of professionally and community programmed online radio stations in the world. If you're into popular or indie music, or want to check out local or world programming, you're sure to find something you like in the free SHOUTcast™ Radio Directory.

Background Play is also included, together with other "collaborative" features: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, browsing the station's website for current programming schedules. All without leaving your audio player.

With Twitter, Facebook and MySpace support you can tell your friends what radio station you're listening to, "live", without stopping your audio to invoke an external Twitter or Facebook client!

Radio Lite includes all your favorite iTunes stations and all Icecast stations in MP3 format. Dynamic directory provides for adding new directories and stations from our servers with no need for an application update.

Select your station by directory and genre or add your own favorite stream. You can also pick from your favorites or your recently played stations. You can even share with your friends iTunes and Radio links to a station stream using your iPhone or iPod Touch Mail application. And you can also post your favorite links directly to Twitter.

Supports MP3 and AAC stream formats and PLS, M3U and XSPF playlists.

Radio Lite can be upgraded to include an additional 30,000 stations: NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards streams from the National Weather Service, thousands of emergency scanner streams from RadioReference, over 2,000 European stations and stations from Australia and New Zealand, over 320 Public Radio stations, over 100 Canadian stations, plus a database of National, Local, Canadian and International channels. The upgrade also adds a powerful search engine.

If you like the music of the 80's, 90's, the Beatles, Pandora Radio, AOL Radio, iHeart Radio, Slacker Radio, SoundHound, ESPN Radio, or Emergency Radio, and want to access tens of thousands of additional radio stations, don't delay - try Radio Lite now!

Version 4.0:
Full multi-tasking with background audio: Radio Lite keeps playing after you tap the home button. You can go surf the web or use Facebook or Twitter or send and E-mail and the music won't stop.

Double-tap the home button to bring up the multi-tasking UI and slide over the remote controls to pause/resume playing. In addition, you can lock the device, bring up the remote controls on the lock screen and pause/resume playing. It will also show the "playing audio" icon besides the power icon, when audio is playing. And it responds to pause/resume from external microphones as well.

These features are available only on multitasking capable devices with iOS4.

Version 4.2:
* Added support for high-resolution application icons (for iPhone 4)
* Added links to Facebook and Twitter support pages on Help screen
* Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements
* Updated MySpace authentication

## Key features

- Access 10,000+ global radio stations
- Browse by genre and directory
- Add custom streams and favorites
- Background audio playback
- Share stations on social media
- Supports MP3, AAC, PLS, M3U, XSPF

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Radio | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-lite/id354730754/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fraud app - Apple needs to delete it

*2017-01-05, version 6.0*

App after install just pops up App Store to other apps! Junk! Reported.

### 1/5 — Mixed review

*2015-03-08, version 6.0*

Lots of variety of stations, especially in paid upgrade, but still some bugs. When I first installed the app, it worked well. However, the free version doesn't work well with iOS 8     The paid version works fairly well in some ways; however, it no longer works very well with VoiceOver, and tech support hasn't been very helpful. Too many images to tap, and no help section on using the app.

### 5/5 — Great app for free

*2013-02-15, version 6.0*

Outstanding app for free

### 1/5 — Annoying video ads

*2011-11-26, version 6.0*

App has self starting video ads. Do not use.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2011-01-08, version 5.4*

I don't know why people can complain about a FREE app!? There are plenty of cool stations that come in great. Obviously you should be in WIFI. If you are driving, it probably won't work, get over it. Download podcasts then.

### 5/5 — Amazing!!!!!

*2010-07-19, version 0*

Background listening is the selling feature here! Now I can listen to Kroq, Amp, or Krth 101 .(my own online radio station as well) in the background ! Love the app. Great work:

### 3/5 — Not good for traveling...

*2010-07-06, version 0*

I really wanted to like this app but because I travel, I was concerned about what happens when the 3G connection is lost in areas that don't have it.  Sure enough, the app didn't try to reconnect, it just gave an error.  There is plenty of drive space to cache the stream for dozens of minutes.  I hope this is added in the future.  Glad there was a free version to test this out.

### 2/5 — Ok for a free app...

*2010-06-02, version 0*

...But if you want to find a specific station or want one that streams in a format not supported natively by the iPhone OS, you would need to upgrade, not to Radio (if you upgrade from inside this app, it would stay named "Lite"), but a much more full featured app with a great search feature like TuneInRadio.

### 3/5 — Alright

*2010-05-01, version 0*

Esta app se da tantas estaciones pero como el tiempo vuele las estaciones lose coneccion...

### 1/5 — Out of date

*2010-04-30, version 0*

Alot of stations no longer broadcast. Needs to be updated.

## Frequently asked questions about Radio Lite

### What is Radio Lite?

Radio Lite is a free application that allows you to listen to over 10,000 radio stations from around the world. It supports various genres and allows for background playback.

### Does Radio Lite have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Radio Lite contains advertisements. However, it is listed as a free application.

### What devices does Radio Lite support?

Radio Lite is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4 or later for full multitasking features.

### How often is Radio Lite updated?

Radio Lite was last updated on August 17, 2011, with version 6.0. The app has a release date of March 15, 2010.

### Can I listen to Radio Lite while using other apps?

Yes, Radio Lite supports full multitasking with background audio playback. This means you can continue listening while browsing the web or using other applications on compatible devices.

### What is the user rating for Radio Lite?

Radio Lite has a rating of 2.5 stars from 11 ratings. This suggests a mixed user reception.

### Can I add my own radio streams to Radio Lite?

Yes, you can add your own favorite streams to Radio Lite. The app also allows you to select from your favorites or recently played stations.

### Is Radio Lite suitable for children?

Radio Lite has an age rating of 4+, making it generally suitable for children. However, users should always exercise discretion with content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2011-08-17

Bug Fixes

### 5.6 — 2011-02-01

- Added support for AirPlay: it lets you stream music throughout your entire house — wirelessly. You can enjoy your favorite stations in any room and anytime.

- Introduced several enhancements to Local Places, including improved location updating for iOS 4.0+ (location update was sporadic on multi-tasking devices), and corrected rare issues in photo upload and venue update screens.

### 5.4 — 2010-12-18

Directory database update.

### 5.2 — 2010-11-06

VERSION 5.2:
Performance enhancements and fixes to streams for sports stations KESN, KSPN, WJFK, WMVP, WEPN

VERSION 5.0:
+ Added Local Faves social location framework from Skyhook Wireless, the worldwide leader in location positioning, context and intelligence. 

If you like Facebook's Places, you'll love Radio's Local Places: 

* Check in with your Facebook account and discover what stations your friends are playing
* Find what stations are the most popular around the world or just around you
* Ask to be notified when your friends are playing your favorite stations
* Add comments to your or your friends favorite stations
* Add photos to your favorite stations and post them to Flickr
* Add Foursquare venues (nearby locations) to your favorite stations
* Check in and post your favorites on demand, or post automatically every time you play a new station
* Discover stats and rankings for all stations worldwide

### 5.0 — 2010-09-24

+ Added Local Faves social location framework from Skyhook Wireless, the worldwide leader in location positioning, context and intelligence. 

If you like Facebook's Places, you'll love Radio's Local Places: 

* Check in with your Facebook account and discover what stations your friends are playing
* Find what stations are the most popular around the world or just around you
* Ask to be notified when your friends are playing your favorite stations
* Add comments to your or your friends favorite stations
* Add photos to your favorite stations and post them to Flickr
* Add Foursquare venues (nearby locations) to your favorite stations
* Check in and post your favorites on demand, or post automatically every time you play a new station
* Discover stats and rankings for all stations worldwide

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## More apps by Marco Papa

- [Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio/id294952511)
- [Scanner Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-radio/id314312824)
- [Weather Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-radio/id314841443)
- [Euro Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/euro-radio/id315297286)

All apps by Marco Papa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1668919162

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