RaiPlay Sound: radio e podcast

RaiPlay Sound: radio e podcast

by RAI - Radio Televisione Italiana S.p.A.

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Access live radio streams, on-demand programs, audiobooks, podcasts, and audio-described movies and series. Register for full access, offline listening, and personalized notifications. Enjoy a vast library of audio content from Rai.

Live radio streaming
On-demand programs
Hundreds of audiobooks
Original podcasts
Audio-described films & series
Offline listening
Personalized notifications
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What's New in RaiPlay Sound

6.1.4

July 7, 2026

Abbiamo lavorato su ottimizzazioni dell'esperienza utente.

User reviews

Un’ottima compagna

Riesco ad ascoltare i miei programmi preferiti di Radio 3 in diretta o in podcast senza problemi dall’estero :)

Cinque bug da risolvere!

La app e’ ottima ma ci sono alcuni bug molto fastidiosi (ios 18, iphone 14 plus) non risolti nemmeno nell’ultimo update!

1) quando nel palinsesto premo il pulsante per fare download di una trasmissione, spesso partono in automatico, uno dopo l’altro, altri download di programmi non richiesti, con un consumo di banda enorme!

2) durante l’ascolto del podcast scaricato il cursore blu non si muove da solo: diventa quindi impossibile navigarvi agevolmente, ad esempio per saltare una parte e/o ritornarvi in seguito

3) quando pauso l’ascolto di un podcast scaricato, e poi ritorno nella app per proseguire, o anche passo ad altri podcast scaricati, quasi mai viene salvata la corretta posizione a cui ero arrivato ad ascoltarlo, bensì un punto 10-20 minuti prima: sembra che il salvataggio dell’ultima posizione avvenga solo una volta ogni 20 minuti!

4) i download disponibili si fermano all’ultimo orario in cui la app è stata lanciata: occorre forzare la chiusura della app e rilanciarla per poter vedere i nuovi download disponibili.

5) accedendo da un fuso orario a est (es Bangkok: CET + 6) non appare il tasto di il delle ultime 6 ore di programmazione.

Per il resto trovo di altissima qualità certi alcuni contenuti culturali e di approfondimento (primi fra tutti Radio Anch’io e Zapping) e la possibilità di scaricarli e ascoltarli in differita anche dopo vari giorni.
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Rai

Great app…love it. Always fun to listen….exciting music

last version stops playing when in background

The last version release now stops playing when in background on an iPhone, which makes it less than usable. Very insufficient user experience, unfortunately not unexpected for a Rai app:

having used Rai apps since the original iPhone (initially their apps were designed an implemented as native iOS apps without relying on third-party cross platform APIs), Rai's major releases of their app are continuing to get worse and worse every year.

The last few years of Rai apps for iOS are built using a cross-platform API that provide non-native user interface to iOS, which makes the user experience sub-par at best.

Does Rai not have the resources to hire a single iOS developer capable of writing a native app with standard audio controls?

In the current version of this app, none of the standard iOS shortcuts work for playing audio (e.g. headset controls when listening to a so-called podcast in this app). The CarPlay version likewise doesn't follow iOS User Input standards.

Some of the content is unavailable from any other source, so it is unavoidable to use if one wants to listen to Rai radio content from abroad.

The app however should be re-written from scratch using native APIs such as UIKit or SwiftUI, to have a decent user experience native to iOS.

If any of my app development course students were to turn in such an app for their final project, they would fail the class - not kidding.
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Dall’ultimo aggiornamento non funziona nulla

Dall’ultimo aggiornamento di ieri tutti i podcast una volta fatti partire contengono solo 15 secondi di silenzio. Ho provato con ottavo nano, pippo chennedy, il caso scafroglia. Nulla da fare. È oltremodo triste che l’app della rai sia una tale schifezza

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

Automatic unintended downloads triggered when selecting single program

Bug

Progress bar doesn't move during playback

Bug

Playback position not saved correctly (only saves every 20 minutes)

Bug

App doesn't refresh available downloads without force close

Bug

Missing button for last 6 hours of programming in certain timezones

Bug

Playback stops when screen turns off or app goes to background

Bug

Standard iOS shortcuts don't work for audio playback

Bug

Podcasts play only 15 seconds of silence then stop

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Specific radio stations have no audio (Radio 1, Radio Stereo Uno, Radio Sport)

Bug

Bookmarks only work with internet connection

Bug

Downloaded podcasts stop when phone goes offline

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App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions

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Podcast metadata doesn't match actual content

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Streaming interrupts frequently

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Chromecast audio routing issues

Bug

Login/registration form errors

Bug

Links from 'My Home' section don't open properly

Bug

Requested Features

12 requests

Native iOS app using UIKit or SwiftUI instead of cross-platform API

Feature

CarPlay and Android Auto support

Feature

Standard iOS audio controls and headset button support

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Background playback functionality

Feature

Simple forward/rewind buttons (10-15 seconds)

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Proper position saving for podcasts

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Timezone-aware program scheduling

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Text size adjustment for accessibility

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Offline podcast playback without internet

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Auto-play next episode feature

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Persistent player in control center

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Better podcast library organization

Feature

FAQ

What is RaiPlay Sound?

RaiPlay Sound is a free platform for listening to live streams and on-demand content from Rai Radio. It also offers a wide selection of audiobooks, original podcasts, audio-described films and series, and audio documentaries.

What are the key features of RaiPlay Sound?

Key features include live radio streaming, on-demand listening of programs and podcasts, access to hundreds of audiobooks, audio-described content, offline listening via downloads, and personalized notifications for favorite content.

Is RaiPlay Sound free to use?

Yes, the app is free to access. You can listen to live radio channels and some content without registering. However, registration is free and unlocks full on-demand access, offline downloads, and personalized features.

What devices is RaiPlay Sound compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is designed for smartphones and tablets. Users can typically download it from their respective app stores.

How can I listen to content offline?

To listen to content offline, you need to register for a free account. Once registered, you can download selected titles directly within the app to listen to them later without an internet connection.