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SomaFM Radio Player

SomaFM Radio Player

The official player for SomaFM

489 ratings
240 reviews
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$7.99 Free
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Listen to over 30 channels of commercial-free, underground/alternative radio. Music is hand-picked by award-winning DJs and directors. Enjoy background streaming, Siri Shortcuts, and integration with various devices.

✓30+ year-round channels
✓Commercial-free broadcasts
✓Hand-picked music by DJs
✓Background streaming
✓Siri Shortcuts
✓Stream to AppleTV & Airplay
✓High and low bandwidth options
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SomaFM Radio Player. Based on 489 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Music app.

Positive things

  • 🎨Diverse music selection
  • 🔒No ads or commercials
  • 💰Worth the price
  • 🎶Excellent music curation
  • 🌍Supports independent radio
  • 🎧Great audio quality
  • 🤖Reliable and stable app
  • 🌃Unique and atmospheric stations

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋Battery drain issues
  • 🤖Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🔊Needs higher bitrate streaming options
  • 📱Intrusive in-app notifications
  • 🔍Difficult to find and favorite songs
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What's New in SomaFM Radio Player

2.0

September 17, 2026

We've completely updated our app to be fully iOS 26 (and 27) optimized, while remaining compatible on iOS 18. This involved a major rewrite of the app to modern iOS development standards. We've updated the stream playing engine to be more resilient, user interface to be more responsive to screen sizes. Requires iOS 18.6 or later.

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User reviews

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Great!

Lovely to have this. However can you please add support for media buttons (play/pause etc.), because currently if I take my AirPods out of my ears then back in again, SomaFM doesn’t play, something else random does!
Cuban PeterCuban Peter

Great music and friendly help

Recently I had trouble with the player not streaming music, so I wrote in to the people at SomaFM and we trouble shot it; they were so helpful and all I needed to do was delete and reinstall and now it’s working great again! They have so many radio stations it’s sometimes hard to choose which one I want to listen to at night. I’m glad they have an app cause I’ve been listening to them for quite a while now.
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GamingOwlGamingOwl

The OG of Internet And aduo

I am shocked this has so few reviews. This is the OG of Internet Radio!! Have used this for years. Got streams to work on VLC where app is not available. Lately none of the stations appear to be able to get the stream…?
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Long time listener

Been tuning in for a long time now. I find myself always putting groove salad on to study or just have some background music going.
tntcastletntcastle

Top 10 Audio Apps

I absolutely love the chill music to study to, program to, get some work done to. No ads, no interruptions, and just clean chill music. Love Mission Control radio. Best radio channel on my phone.
Aho4TheDubAho4TheDub
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Blank screens when swiping between sections

Bug

Music playback issues when switching networks

Bug

Siri integration problems

Bug

Inconsistent volume controls

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add sleep timer feature

Feature

Improve Chromecast/AirPlay support

Feature

Allow reordering of favorite stations

Feature

Display song history on launch

Feature

Integrate with music services like Spotify

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FAQ

What is SomaFM Radio Player?

SomaFM Radio Player provides access to over 30 listener-supported, commercial-free radio channels featuring underground and alternative music. The music is curated by award-winning DJs and music directors, offering a unique listening experience.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include no registration or additional purchases required, the ability to view stations by popularity, genre, or favorites, and information on currently playing songs and history. It also supports background streaming, Siri Shortcuts, and streaming to various devices like AppleTV and Chromecast.

Is SomaFM Radio Player free to use?

Yes, the app is free to use and does not require registration or any additional purchases. It is listener-supported, which means there are no ads or commercials during broadcasts.

What kind of music can I listen to on SomaFM?

SomaFM offers a diverse range of genres, including ambient, downtempo, cinematic, electronic, indie pop, classic rock, IDM, deep house, dubstep, progressive house, exotica, industrial, Americana roots, and vocal electronic music.

Can I use this app while using other apps or on my car stereo?

Yes, the app supports background streaming, allowing you to use other applications while listening. It also integrates with many car stereo units via Dock Connector or Bluetooth, and offers remote control features from your headphone remote or lock screen.