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Best Active Radio Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

Out of 226+ active radio apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Top Picks for Active Radio

Radio Garden Live#1

Radio Garden Live by Radio Garden B.V.

Listen to worldwide live radio
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😐(2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore and listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. Simply rotate a globe to discover stations broadcasting from different cities and towns. Enjoy a seamless international radio experience with continuous playback, even when your device is asleep.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent quality, wide variety of stations
  • 🌍 Ability to explore radio stations around the world
  • 💡 Unique and engaging interface
  • 🎧 High-quality audio playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sudden UI changes causing functionality issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and station selection
  • 🔒 Restricted access to non-UK stations for UK users
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations#2

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations by Streema, Inc.

Listen to Music, Sports & News
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😊(517K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#54in Music
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Listen to over 90,000 AM, FM, and online radio stations worldwide. Save your favorites for one-tap access and enjoy a reliable streaming experience. Discover new music, stay updated with news, or practice languages with this versatile radio tuner.

What We Love

  • 🌐 Wide variety of radio stations
  • 🎧 Excellent audio quality
  • 📱 Easy to use interface
  • 🌍 Access to global radio stations

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Audio cuts out or disconnects
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations#3

Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations by MacyMind

Online Radio Tuner FM Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.5😞(3.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 70,000 live radio stations from around the world, covering music, news, sports, and more. Enjoy background playback, search functionality, and personalized favorites. Record stations for later playback and add your own streams.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great selection of stations
  • 👍 Accessible for voice over users
  • 👍 Variety of music and content
  • 👍 Works well on walks and commutes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and buffering issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Lacking local/UK radio stations

More Active Radio apps to explore

4
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
Versatile ad-free radio player
$4.99

Access a vast global library of internet radio stations, including music, talk, and sports. Record live broadcasts, set alarms, and enjoy features like album art and YouTube integration.

Global radio station databaseRecord live broadcastsSet wake-up alarms
🎵 Music
(257)
paid
5
Sports Radio+
Sports Radio+
Sports Radio+
Streaming Sports & Talk Radio
Free

Stream a wide variety of internet sports radio stations directly on your device. Enjoy background audio playback, allowing you to multitask while listening to your favorite sports talk and broadcasts. Discover diverse channels for all your sports audio needs.

Stream internet sports radio stationsBackground audio playbackDiverse selection of channels
⚽ Sports
(2.9K)
ad-supported
6
Radio Thai / วิทยุ ประเทศไทย
Radio Thai / วิทยุ ประเทศไทย
Radio Thai / วิทยุ ประเทศไทย
Radio Thailand FM
Free

Stream live radio broadcasts from Thailand, including sports, news, and music. Listen to popular stations like COOL Fahrenheit 93 and 95.5 Virgin HITZ, even when abroad. Share your favorite stations and listen in the background.

Live radio streamingSports, news, and music stationsListen abroad
🎵 Music
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Police Scanner + Fire Radio
Live Police, EMS & Fire Radio
Free

Access live audio feeds from police, fire, EMS, and other public safety services. Discover active events, record broadcasts, and rewind live streams. Enjoy a vast collection of stations with background playback and personalized favorites.

Largest collection of AM/FM, police, fire, EMS, and other stationsView active events and current station audioRecord stations for playback and sharing
📡 News
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
8
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
Digital FM AM, Local Stations
Free

Access over 50,000 live radio stations from 200+ countries and territories, plus over 1 million podcasts. Enjoy music, news, sports, and more with features like playlists, background listening, and Air-Play support.

50,000+ live radio stationsStations from 200+ countries1 million+ podcasts
🎵 Music
(241K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Your Stations, News, Podcasts
Free

Access your favorite radio stations, live sports talk, news, and podcasts all in one free application. Enjoy on-demand content, exclusive extras, and save your preferred audio for later listening.

Live sports talk and play-by-playLocal and national news radioOn-demand music stations
🎵 Music
(92K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
The No.1 Indian Radio App
Free

Listen to a vast collection of Indian radio stations worldwide with features like rewind, pause, and forward. Set alarms to wake up to your favorite stations or use the timer to fall asleep to music. Customize the app's appearance and easily search for stations.

Rewind, Pause, Forward playbackAlarm and Timer functionsCustomizable Themes
🎬 Entertainment
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
FM & AM Radio around the World
Free

Stream local and international FM/AM radio stations from around the world. Access over 100,000 stations covering music, sports, news, and more. Save favorites and listen in the background.

Stream radio from over 200 countriesAccess 10,000+ US radio stationsOver 100,000 worldwide stations
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
12
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
Live News, Local FM Stations
$9.99

Access over 100,000 live AM/FM radio stations, news, sports, music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized content and exclusive features with an optional premium subscription.

100,000+ live AM/FM radio stationsLive news from top sourcesLive sports coverage
🎵 Music
(57K)
free with in-app purchases
13
80s Radio+
80s Radio+
80s Radio+
1980s Music Streaming Radio
Free

Stream a diverse selection of internet radio stations dedicated to 1980s music. Enjoy various genres like New Wave, Hair Bands, and Pop while multitasking with background audio playback.

Streaming 1980s internet radio stationsDiverse channel selection (New Wave, Hair Bands, Pop, Yacht Rock)Background audio playback
🎵 Music
(4.5K)
ad-supported
14
Mixcloud: Music, Mixes & Radio
Mixcloud: Music, Mixes & Radio
Mixcloud: Music, Mixes & Radio
Listen. Share. Watch Live.
Free

Access millions of DJ mixes, radio shows, and original tracks from curators worldwide. Discover new music, follow creators, and watch live streams with interactive chat. View track IDs and sync your listening across devices.

Discover music from global curatorsExplore diverse genres and scenesFollow favorite DJs and radio stations
🎵 Music
(89K)
ad-supported
15
Evropa 2
Evropa 2
Evropa 2
Rádio, Muzika & Podcasty
Free

Stream live radio, discover new music, and catch up on favorite shows and podcasts. Access playlists, check the program schedule, and play music quizzes. An optional premium version offers an ad-free experience.

Live radio streamingMusic playlist discoveryPodcast archive access
🎵 Music
(12)
free with in-app purchases
16
Radio Canada : canadian radios
Radio Canada : canadian radios
Radio Canada : canadian radios
by Sebastien Rousseau
Free

Listen to over 800 live Canadian radio stations and webradios for free. Features a simple interface, powerful search, and background playback. Stay updated with automatic station updates.

Over 800 live radio stationsSimple and efficient interfacePowerful search engine
🎵 Music
(66)
free
17
ZenoRadio
ZenoRadio
ZenoRadio
by ZenoFon Inc
Free

Discover and listen to your favorite radio stations globally. Stream directly or use a phone number to conserve data. Features an ever-growing list of stations and countries, making it simple to connect with home radio.

Listen to radio stations worldwideFind stations by countryStream audio
🎬 Entertainment
(19K)
ad-supported
18
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Old time radio
Free

Listen to classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio for free. Access an archive of recent shows and enjoy popular series. An optional subscription unlocks a vast library of thousands of on-demand programs.

Listen to Golden Age of Radio showsArchive of recent showsSubscription for more programs
🎬 Entertainment
(602)
free with in-app purchases
19
Radio: Live FM AM
Radio: Live FM AM
Radio: Live FM AM
Digital Radio Tuner
Free

Stream live FM and AM radio stations from around the globe with this intuitive digital tuner. Save your favorites, set a sleep timer, and control playback from your lock screen. Enjoy a modern interface for effortless listening.

Listen to worldwide radio stationsFavorites listSleep timer
🎵 Music
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Jango Radio - Streaming Music
Jango Radio - Streaming Music
Jango Radio - Streaming Music
No Commercial Interruptions
Free

Discover and enjoy personalized music stations based on your favorite artists or explore expertly curated genre stations. This free internet radio service offers unlimited listening without commercial interruptions on mobile devices.

Free unlimited listeningNo ad interruptionsCreate custom artist stations
🎵 Music
(1.6K)
free

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