# Radios Canada

> Stream popular Canadian radio stations with background playback and an intuitive interface. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Benslimane.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Benslimane](https://appshunter.io/developer/642142684)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Arabic, Danish, American English, Finnish, French (France), Greek, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian and 20 more
- Released: 2013-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681/reviews.md

## What is Radios Canada?

Radios Canada includes the most popular Canadian radio stations in only one application. 
In one click, enjoy your favorite radio wherever you are through your internet connection (3g or wi-fi). 

Amongst the strengths of this application: 
- Canadian Radios runs in the background listening and allows you to do other activities whilst continuing to listen your favorite station 
- Its interface ergonomics is both intuitive and easy to use. In one click, you can select or change your station. 
- The continuous update of the stations list (without updating application) will ensure you a better quality and a greater reactivity to problem solving 

the available radio stations are : 

- CHUM FM
- 98.5 fm
- QMFM
- Country 105
- 102.3 NOW radio
- FM 93 Quebec
- CHFI
- rythme 105.7
- XL 103.1FM
- CAPITAL 96.3 FM
- boom 97.3
- CHED
- NEWSTALK 1010
- News Talk 980 CKNW
- NEWS TALK 770
- 580 CFRA News Talk
- Rouge fm Montreal
- Z95.3
- Q107 Calgary
- 680 CJOB
- CBC Radio One Toronto
- CBC Radio One Vancouver
- CBC Radio One Calgary
- CBC Radio One Edmonton
- CBC Radio One Winnipeg
- CBC Radio One Ottawa
- Première Montreal
- Première Quebec
- Classical 96.3 FM
- 96.9 CKOI
- ROCK 101
- CISN Country 103.9
- 840 CFCW
- HOT 89.9
- Rouge fm Quebec
- 680 NEWS
- ENERGIE
- CFOX
- 90.3 AMP
- 100.3 The Bear
- 99.9 Virgin Radio Toronto
- 96 Virgin Radio Montreal
- 94.5 Virgin Radio Vancouver
- 98.5 Virgin Radio Calgary
- K-Lite
- Rouge fm Gatineau / Ottawa
- KooL FM
- K-97
- KiSS 91.7
- Q107 Toronto
- the beat 92.5
- JACK fm Vancouver
- KiSS 95.9
- 660 NEWS
- up! 99.3
- 93.7 JRfm
- CJAY 92
- Fresh Radio
- KiSS 92.5
- NEWS 1130
- soft rock 97.7 fm
- SONiC 102.9
- Zoomer Radio
- CHOM 97.7
- X92.9
- Jack fm Calgary
- LG 104.3 FM


Warning : this application requires an Internet connection and depends on the radio broadcast. Some stations can be temporarily unavailable

## Key features

- Access to popular Canadian radio stations
- Background listening
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- Continuous station list updates
- Internet connection required

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Radios Canada?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great variety of stations
- 👍 Clear sound quality
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Works well on older iPhones
- 👍 Good for practicing listening skills
- 👍 Free access to Canadian radio
- 👍 Useful for staying connected to home
- 👍 Nice design and interface
- 👍 Smooth streaming
- 👍 Efficient and fast

**Cons**

- 🐛 Many stations unavailable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some devices
- 🐛 Ads are intrusive
- 🐛 Stations stop working
- 🐛 Radio cuts out
- 🐛 Limited number of stations
- 🐛 Not optimized for larger screens

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing certain radio stations (e.g., CBC)
- App doesn't work on iPad
- App doesn't work on iPhone X
- App shows a black screen on iPhone 8
- Stations are unavailable
- CHFI not working for weeks
- Kiss (92.5) stuck on a song
- App stops working and times out occasionally
- Resolution not optimized for 5.5 inch phones
- Some stations no longer exist
- Radio cuts out frequently

**Most requested features**

- Add commercial-free smooth jazz and chill stations
- Add recording functionality
- Add Jazz.fm Toronto 91.1
- Add X92.9 Calgary
- Add more local stations
- Add more jazz stations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radios-canada/id642142681/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excelente!

*2025-11-13*

Simples de usar e, sobretudo, estável! (Ao contrário de tantos outros).

### 1/5 — Not Impressed

*2023-06-08, version 1.8*

It wouldn’t work on my iPad

### 2/5 — Doesn’t like CBC radio stations

*2022-11-13, version 1.8*

-for some reason I can’t seem to access any CBC radio stations. Every time I try a CBC station I lose the app and I have to start all over. Every other station seems to be alright but it sure doesn’t like the CBC for some strange reason.

### 1/5 — Ça plante

*2022-04-28*

Certaine radio font planter l’application

### 4/5 — Love it

*2021-06-30, version 1.8*

I don’t have a radio at home so this app allows me the opportunity to listen to not only my favourite radio stations, but I found new ones I like as well!!

### 5/5 — I loved it  convenient to use.

*2020-12-14, version 1.8*

I loved it with so many choices and clear sounds.

### 5/5 — Excellent app!

*2020-06-14, version 1.8*

Works very well on my iPhone 4!  Very good variety of Canadian radio stations!

### 5/5 — Review

*2020-02-26, version 1.8*

Excellent

### 5/5 — It so easy...

*2019-12-27, version 1.8*

Works great for using with a portable Bluetooth speaker. Great variety too!!

### 1/5 — Déçu

*2019-09-16*

Ne marche pas. A chaque fois les radios sont indisponibles

## Frequently asked questions about Radios Canada

### What does Radios Canada do?

Radios Canada is a mobile application that provides access to a wide selection of popular Canadian radio stations. It allows users to stream their favorite stations over an internet connection, offering features like background listening and an intuitive interface.

### What are the key features of Radios Canada?

Key features include access to numerous Canadian radio stations, the ability to listen in the background while using other apps, an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for station selection, and continuous updates to the station list without requiring app updates.

### Is Radios Canada free to use?

The application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may provide additional features or content.

### What are the system requirements for Radios Canada?

This application requires an active internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) to function. The availability of radio stations depends on their broadcast status.

### Who is the target audience for Radios Canada?

The app is designed for anyone who wants to listen to popular Canadian radio stations on their mobile device. This includes music lovers, news followers, and those who enjoy talk radio from across Canada.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2017-05-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

minor bug fixing

### 1.7 — 2017-05-01

minor bug fixing

### 1.6 — 2016-03-30

minor bug fixing

### 1.5 — 2015-09-18

Minor Bug fixing

### 1.4 — 2014-01-24

iOS7 adaptation
User Interface improvements

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All apps by Omar Benslimane: https://appshunter.io/developer/642142684

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