# rova - radio, music, podcasts > All-in-one NZ radio, podcasts, music, video, competitions, and events. (iPhone/iPad app by Mediaworks Holdings Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rova-radio-music-podcasts/id538271751 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mediaworks Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539805698) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 293 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 129 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rova-radio-music-podcasts/id538271751/reviews.md ## What is rova? The all-new rova is here – our biggest update yet! We’ve reimagined rova with an all new design and richer features - listen, watch, read, and enter hundreds of competitions – all in one place. Still the best and easiest way to stream your favourite NZ radio stations, now with more ways to discover, enjoy and connect with what’s happening. What’s new and what’s good: Live Radio The best experience for the stations and shows you know and love: The Rock, George FM, The Edge, The Sound, Channel X, Mai FM, Magic, The Breeze, More FM, Humm FM, RNZ National, Sport Nation, REX, Tarana and more. Podcasts: Listen to all your go-to shows with the best podcasts from NZ and around the world, plus the best experience for rova originals with a full depth back catalogue of Not For Radio and your favourite radio catch up shows. Video:
Watch shorts from your favourite radio shows, podcasts and personalities. Mood-Based Music Playlists
 Hit play on curated playlists made for whatever mood you’re in – chilled, upbeat, throwbacks and more. Competitions
 Find and enter hundreds of competitions in seconds for awesome prizes. Events & Tickets
 Discover events, concerts and festivals and find tickets Entertainment, News & Sport Stories
 Read trending takes, hot topics, and fresh opinion pieces all in one place. In-Car Listening, Sorted
 Connect via Apple CarPlay, or Bluetooth. Smart Device Ready
 Fire up rova on your Sonos, Alexa, Bluetooth & Airplay ## Key features - Live radio streaming - Podcast listening - Video content - Mood-based music playlists - Competition entry - Event discovery and ticketing - News and sport stories ## Recent user reviews (10 of 293) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rova-radio-music-podcasts/id538271751/reviews.md ### 1/5 — New update *2026-08-20, version 27.1.5* New update it’s terrible it’s lost a lot of things that made it very easy to use, also it keeps stopping after 10-30mins playing some days it’ll stop after just two songs played. ### 4/5 — Great app but be aware *2026-08-11, version 27.1.5* App works very well and I’m happy with the experience with listening to the radio. However, be aware that when putting your phone number down for competitions, it will find its way onto scammers call lists ### 3/5 — Good but not great. *2026-08-07, version 27.1.4* If you use this as just a phone app, it’s okay. Bit slow but gets the job done. If you intent to use this to listen to your podcasts via Apple CarPlay, it’s a whole different kettle of fish. The app doesn’t remember where you got to in any given episode so you have to start from the beginning every time. And the worst part, if you listen or reply to a text (again through CarPlay) the app doesn’t pause your episode, it closes it. So you then have to go through the process of picking it on your infotainment system again, which is very very slow. It will even play the episode with no sound at times! So the app does a job, Apple CarPlay is non existent. If this is what you want it for, use another app. ### 1/5 — Still hasn’t been fixed months later *2026-07-25, version 27.1.4* The app crashes when I select I podcast and updates keep coming saying bugs fixed but obviously it’s not a bug that I can’t play podcasts in an app that has podcasts in its name ### 1/5 — ONLY APP IN THE WORLD THAT WILL NOT ROTATE *2026-07-13, version 27.1.4* You still expect us to manually rotate our ipads to use this stupid app. Means I can’t charge it when I’m using it on its stand. AND I USE IT IN PORTRAIT VIEW!! WHY IS YOURS THE ONLY APP IN THE WORLD THAT WILL NOT ROTATE ON THE SCREEN??!!!!!!! Developers are either lazy or totally incompetent. ### 1/5 — Mind boggling, not for the easily frustrated person *2026-07-07, version 27.1.4* If you have low blood pressure this is the app for you, it’ll raise it in no time - you’re welcome! ### 3/5 — Used to be good *2026-06-16, version 27.1.3* Used to be great but now constantly crashes ### 1/5 — Very primitive app *2026-06-06, version 27.1.1* Oh well, I will not be listening to George FM unless they go to a different platform. This is the ONLY app on my iPad that WILL NOT ROTATE on the screen. VERY lazy app developers!! And FYI I use it in PORTRAIT view. Also why can’t you give us a permanent close X for that irritating Churdle thing covering the top of the screen. Plus a suggestion: it would be nice to be able to skip tracks in the music playlists. ### 3/5 — Rova won’t reconnect on Alexa *2026-06-06, version 27.1.1* I recently moved house and since I set up everything Alexa has not been able to connect to Rova. I cannot even find it in Skills now. I can play other stations ok but I prefer Magic Music. Currently playing Breeze Classic instead, though today it has been dropping off. ### 3/5 — Rova *2026-05-31, version 27.1.1* Can’t cast anymore. Stink ## Frequently asked questions about rova ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to stream live New Zealand radio stations, listen to podcasts from NZ and around the world, watch video content from shows and personalities, and enjoy curated music playlists. You can also discover and enter competitions, find events and tickets, and read entertainment, news, and sport stories. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to download and use. While the description mentions 'free with in-app purchases', it does not specify what these purchases entail. It is likely that the core functionality is free, with optional purchases available for enhanced features or content. ### What New Zealand radio stations are available? The app features a wide range of popular New Zealand radio stations including The Rock, George FM, The Edge, The Sound, Channel X, Mai FM, Magic, The Breeze, More FM, Humm FM, RNZ National, Sport Nation, REX, and Tarana, among others. ### Can I listen to this app in my car? Yes, the app is designed for in-car listening. You can connect via Apple CarPlay or Bluetooth to stream content seamlessly while driving. ### What smart devices are compatible with this app? The app is compatible with various smart devices. You can use it on Sonos, Alexa, and it supports Bluetooth and Airplay for easy streaming to your preferred devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 27.1.5 — 2026-08-10 Some new features for upcoming events and competitions, like The Rock 2000! Plus the usual boring bug fixes. ### 27.1.4 — 2026-07-01 Some new features for upcoming events and competitions, like The Rock 2000! Plus the usual boring bug fixes. ### 27.1.3 — 2026-06-15 Smoother playing! Fixes for stream issues that some of you have reported. Thank you, we're listening! Also some new features for upcoming events and competitions. ### 27.1.1 — 2026-05-10 Smoother playing! Fixes for stream issues that some of you have reported. Thank you, we're listening! ### 27.1.0 — 2026-04-19 A quality of life release -- better "currently playing" data and art, smoother playing, and longer battery life. Keep the feedback coming, and we'll keep the improvements flowing! ## Apps similar to rova | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iheart-radio-music-podcasts/id290638154) | 4.8 (639,275) | Free | Music | | [BBC Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bbc-sounds/id1380676511) | 4.7 (352,617) | Free | Music | | [Anghami: Play Music & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anghami-play-music-and-podcasts/id545395155) | 4.7 (204,450) | Free | Music | | [Simple Radio - FM AM Stations](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-radio-fm-am-stations/id891132290) | 4.7 (526,318) | Free | Music | | [Apple Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-music/id1108187390) | 4.9 (2,570,149) | Free | Music | | [Karnaval: Radio & Podcast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/karnaval-radio-and-podcast/id549513333) | 4.9 (242) | Free | Music | ## Related topics [rova](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rova) · [rova app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rova-app) · [hmmm](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/hmmm) --- *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 2026-08-28.*