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Best 80S Radio Alternative Apps

203+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the 80s radio alternative category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 203+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for 80S Radio Alternative

80s Radio+#1

80s Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

1980s Music Streaming Radio
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😊(4.5K ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience the best of 80s music with a diverse selection of streaming channels like New Wave, Soft 80s, and International 80s. Enjoy background audio while browsing the web and discover a range of 1980s hits on this music streaming radio platform.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great music selection
  • 👍 Variety of 80s stations
  • 👍 Excellent sound quality
  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun listening experience

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Too many ads/commercials interrupting songs
  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues like song overlapping and buffering
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly when running in the background
New Wave 80's Music Radio#2

New Wave 80's Music Radio by Jonathan Barash

80's Songs Not Heard Anywhere!
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6(24 ratings)
Free
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Experience the best of 80's new wave music with a radio station that plays synth-pop, post-punk, and early alternative rock from iconic bands like U2, The Cure, and Duran Duran. Download the app today and rediscover the music of your youth with daily updates of great classics to keep you in a great mood!

90s Radio+#3

90s Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

1990s Music Streaming Radio
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(533 ratings)
FreeAds
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Experience the ultimate nostalgia with 90s Radio - a streaming service offering a diverse selection of 1990s music stations, including grunge, pop, alternative, and more. Listen to your favorite 90s tunes while browsing the web and enjoy a vast array of stations to choose from.

What We Love

  • 🎵 Excellent variety of 90's music stations
  • 😊 Highly nostalgic and emotionally resonant content
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
  • 🎧 Good song selection with minimal repeats

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Excessive ads interrupting listening experience
  • 🚫 Graphic/inappropriate banner ads unsuitable for age rating
  • ⚠️ Specific ad content (Progressive Insurance, political ads) frustrating users

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Radio Tunes - great music 24/7
Radio Tunes - great music 24/7
Radio Tunes - great music 24/7
Jazz, rock, decades, soft, pop
Free

This application offers over 90 hand-programmed music channels in various genres, each curated by an expert in that style of music. With features like CarPlay support, an easy-to-use Styles list, background streaming, and more, you can enjoy your favorite music anytime, anywhere. Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience, better sound quality, and access to additional music platforms.

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5
Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Internet Radio Music Player
Free

Enjoy streaming a wide variety of rock music with Rock Radio! Access a diverse selection of rock music stations, from classic rock to indie to metal, and listen while multitasking with background audio. Tune in to your favorite rock genres and discover new channels for an immersive music experience.

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6
Oldies Radio+
Oldies Radio+
Oldies Radio+
Streaming Radio Music Player
Free

Experience a diverse selection of Oldies music with the Oldies Radio app. Discover a range of stations including classics like Elvis Presley and The Beatles, and enjoy background audio while surfing the web. Tune in and enjoy your favorite tracks from the golden era of music.

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7
Oldies Radio – 70s 80s Music
Oldies Radio – 70s 80s Music
Oldies Radio – 70s 80s Music
Retro Hits – Live 24/7
Free

Relive the golden era with nonstop classic hits from the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, streamed live 24/7 with a clean and fast interface. Enjoy curated mixes, save your favorites, and access smart extras like daily horoscopes, live weather, and games, with an option to remove ads.

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8
NTS RADIO
NTS RADIO
NTS RADIO
Live radio & music discovery
Free

Enjoy live radio broadcasting from around the world with a wide variety of music genres and talks shows on NTS Radio. Tune in for an eclectic range of content 24/7.

🎵 Music
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9
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Online Radio Tuner FM Stations
Free

Discover a vast directory of over 70,000 professional and user FM radio stations worldwide with the Radio Tuner app. Enjoy features like multitasking, background audio playback, easy browsing, and a sleep timer for uninterrupted listening. Search, filter, and explore stations by language and genre on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch now!

🎵 Music
(3.9K)
10
SomaFM Radio Player
SomaFM Radio Player
SomaFM Radio Player
by SomaFM
Free
$7.99 | 100% OFF

Access over 30 commercial-free underground/alternative radio channels with SomaFM Radio Player app. Enjoy hand-picked music by award-winning DJs, view song details, and stream in the background. No ads or registration needed – download now!

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(446)
11
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Listen to Music, Sports & News
Free

A live radio streaming app offering a wide selection of AM and FM channels featuring music, sports, news, and talk shows. Tune in to your favorite stations on-the-go.

🎵 Music
(517K)
12
Radio FM & AM !
Radio FM & AM !
Radio FM & AM !
listen online to live radio
Free

A mobile application that allows users to listen to live radio stations from all around the world. Explore genres, discover new music, and save favorite stations for easy access. Download now to enjoy a world of music at your fingertips.

🎵 Music
(10K)
13
idobi – Alternative Radio
idobi – Alternative Radio
idobi – Alternative Radio
New alternative, rock, & indie
Free

Discover new alternative music, podcasts, and news with a free app that offers live radio stations, original shows hosted by rockstars, and exclusive content. Download the app to access a community of passionate fans, free games, giveaways, and a vast library of music, comedy, and culture podcasts, all without subscription or hidden fees.

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14
Classic Jams Radio
Classic Jams Radio
Classic Jams Radio
Best of 70s 80s 90s and 2000s
Free

Get the best mix of classic hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s, spanning genres like Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop, and more. Tune in now and enjoy the ultimate online streaming experience!

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15
Now Wave Radio
Now Wave Radio
Now Wave Radio
80s Sounds - Today's Bands
Free
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16
Radio App - FM Radio Stations
Radio App - FM Radio Stations
Radio App - FM Radio Stations
Podcasts, Music, Sports, News
Free

Discover and listen to a wide variety of music genres on a user-friendly FM radio application. Explore curated playlists, live shows, and personalized recommendations. Download now to enjoy uninterrupted music streaming on the go!

🎵 Music
(1.3K)
17
AccuRadio: Curated Music Radio
AccuRadio: Curated Music Radio
AccuRadio: Curated Music Radio
More Channels, Unlimited Skips
Free

This application offers a free, personalized music radio experience curated by music enthusiasts. With over 975 human-curated channels spanning various genres, users can skip songs, blend channels, discover new music, and create their own mixes for an ultimate music listening experience.

🎵 Music
(679)
18
WFMU Radio
WFMU Radio
WFMU Radio
by WFMU
Free

WFMU Radio app lets you listen to live streams, archives, podcasts, and web-only channels, while offering features like real-time show comments, song bookmarking, social sharing, and background play. Stay updated with station news, schedules, and set alerts for upcoming shows—all for free.

🎵 Music
(8.2K)
19
Top 40 Radio+
Top 40 Radio+
Top 40 Radio+
Streaming Radio Music Player
Free

Discover a vast library of internet radio stations with a diverse selection of channels, from popular hits to rock, oldies, and international music. Stream your favorite stations in the background, surf the web, and enjoy a wide variety of music genres with this streaming radio music player.

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Rock Radio - Curated Music
Rock Radio - Curated Music
Rock Radio - Curated Music
Unlimited Sreaming
Free

Discover a curated selection of rock music with over 30 hand-programmed channels, including Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, and more. Enjoy features like car play support, sleep timer, and the ability to like and dislike tracks while streaming in the background. Upgrade to premium for an ad-free experience and better sound quality.

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