# RadioSpiral — Eclectic electronic music 24/7

> Eclectic electronic music discovery and community platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph McMahon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiospiral/id1294137025 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph McMahon](https://appshunter.io/developer/432275835)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiospiral/id1294137025/reviews.md

## What is RadioSpiral?

Your Gateway to the Echoes of the Future.

RadioSpiral is more than an app. It’s a direct link to the heart of the electronic underground, past and present. Founded on a passion for the extraordinary and the obscure, we exist to champion the artists who push the boundaries of ambient and electronica, from high-energy live improvised performances to deep-space sets. we feature a curated selection of the best "hidden gems" in the genre.

The Sonic Journey

Whether you’re at home or on the move, we bring the immersive soundscapes of radiospiral.net directly to your ears.

    Pure Discovery: We spotlight lesser-known artists you won’t hear anywhere else, alongside live shows from world-class DJs.

    Spud the Ambient Robot: Our resident AI keeps the music flowing 24/7, spinning deep cuts from our massive library whenever live DJs aren't on the air.

    A Multi-Dimensional Community: We love this music so much that we’ve built a community around it—crossing over from the web into communities like Discord and virtual realms like Second Life to bring fans and artists together.

Version 3.0: Built for the Music

This version is a love letter to our listeners. We’ve rebuilt the core of the app to be faster and more resilient, with new features designed to help you get lost in the sound:

    Cinematic Credits: Want to know who's who at RadioSpiral? Experience our new "Slow Roll" credits that scroll like a movie, ensuring every contributor gets their moment.

    The Mystery Bubble: Track your journey with our real-time track timer (a stealth shout-out to the next generation of listeners AND performers!).

    Modern Integration: Seamlessly transition from your living room to your car with our completely overhauled CarPlay and iPad experiences.

Join the Spiral

We are a community-driven station, and we want you to be part of it. Are you a creator? Submit your tracks for airplay consideration directly through the app. Have an idea? Use the in-app feedback tools to let us know what features you'd like to see next.

Welcome to the Spiral: RadioSpiral.

## Key features

- Curated electronic music discovery
- Live DJ sets and improvised performances
- AI-powered ambient music streams
- Community features and artist submissions
- CarPlay and iPad integration
- Real-time track timer

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiospiral/id1294137025/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great, nice having a devoted channel

*2020-05-06*

I like this app because it really only does one thing, allows me to listen to the best ambient/synth/talk/etc station.  Actually its the only station of this kind that multicast in so many channels.  Works perfectly,you'd think there would be some issues with such a small company but it has had zero problems on my ipad pro - also its nice that it has a ipad mode so i dont have to flip it sideways.

### 5/5 — Solid, steady, reliable

*2019-06-29*

Works as designed, which is a great achievement. I drove a 500 mile trip recently with the app running and it only dropped twice -- and that's because I was in the mountains.

No ads, just music.

## Frequently asked questions about RadioSpiral

### What kind of music does RadioSpiral play?

RadioSpiral focuses on eclectic electronic music, championing artists in ambient and electronica. It features high-energy live improvised performances, deep-space sets, and curated 'hidden gems' from the genre.

### How does RadioSpiral ensure music is always playing?

When live DJs are not on the air, Spud the Ambient Robot, an AI, keeps the music flowing 24/7 by playing deep cuts from RadioSpiral's extensive library.

### Can I submit my music to RadioSpiral?

Yes, RadioSpiral is a community-driven station. Creators can submit their tracks for airplay consideration directly through the app.

### What devices does RadioSpiral support?

RadioSpiral is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also features completely overhauled CarPlay and iPad experiences for seamless integration.

### How often is RadioSpiral updated?

The latest version, 3.0.1, was released on May 6, 2026, indicating active development and updates for the app.

### What is the user sentiment for RadioSpiral?

Based on available data, RadioSpiral has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 ratings, suggesting a highly positive user experience.

### Does RadioSpiral have ads?

No, RadioSpiral is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience.

### What are the new features in version 3.0 of RadioSpiral?

Version 3.0 includes 'Slow Roll' cinematic credits, the real-time 'Mystery Bubble' track timer, and modern integrations like CarPlay and iPad support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2026-05-06

A new a streamlined CarPlay experience -- oh, who are we kidding. There was a bug in the CarPlay implementation that didn't let you start playback from the car; you had to hit play on the phone. That has been fixed, and you can now start playback safely simply by tapping the station name in the CarPlay interface. (You'll see a "now-playing" triangle appear -- tap on that to see the album cover, play time, and so on.)

### 3.0 — 2026-02-24

What’s New in 3.0

Welcome to the biggest update to RadioSpiral yet! We’ve rebuilt the core of the app to be faster, more resilient, and better looking—no matter how you’re listening.

Cinematic Credits & Info

    The Big Screen: Our info page has been completely redesigned into a single, unified view.

    Rolling Credits: Experience our "slow roll"—credits now scroll like a movie, with tap-to-pause and an infinite loop so no one gets missed.

    Landscape Power: Sideways listening? We’ve added a dedicated landscape layout with a 70/30 split to keep your controls and credits perfectly in view.

    iPad Optimized: We’ve scaled and rearranged the UI for the iPad. No more fiddly controls! Just a natural, spacious layout that feels right on the larger screen.

"Now Playing" Improvements

    The Mystery Bubble: Track your progress with a permanent time bubble just below the album art, showing elapsed time and duration for both recorded tracks and live DJ sets.

    Lock Screen Intel: When Spud is spinning tunes, the same time info from the Mystery Bubble now appears right on your lock screen.

    DJ Name Fixer: No more weird symbols! We’ve added a descrambler to fix Unicode errors in DJ names.

    Breathing Room: Layout tweaks for smaller devices (like the iPhone SE and 13) ensure your play/pause buttons are always easy to tap.

A Modern CarPlay Experience

    New Navigation: A modern tab-bar system lets you switch between browsing stations and the "Now Playing" screen without ever getting "trapped" in a menu.

    Smarter Metadata: Real-time track updates now flow directly into your car's display with rock-solid reliability.

Rock-Solid Connectivity

    Faster Recovery: We’ve streamlined network recovery. If your signal drops, the app works instantly to get the music back the second you're back online—while intelligently backing off in "no signal" zones to protect your battery.

    Connection Banners: If the stream hiccups, a new floating banner keeps you informed of the reconnection status in real-time.

Under the Hood

    Leaner & Meaner: We replaced several bulky third-party libraries with custom-built code, making the app lighter and more responsive.

    Dynamic Stations: We can now update our station list remotely, ensuring you always have the latest lineup without needing a fresh app update. (Stay tuned for more news on that!)

### 2.3.2 — 2025-10-23

Fixes an error that was causing some users to get no "now playing" information, and makes it easier for us at the station to recover from problems.

### 2.3.1 — 2025-04-29

Some changes behind the scenes to make connections more dependable.

### 2.3 — 2025-03-06

The app has been updated to work better with our new broadcasting infrastructure, with more timely and accurate metadata updates. We now show you nice big cover images when they've been supplied by the artists.

The bugs with rotation have been solved! You can rotate your device without the controls heading to na-na land, and split screen should work well on the iPad now.

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*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 2026-06-01.*
