Best Broadcast Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated September 2026

Apple Podcasts is the household name in broadcast, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Broadcast Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Apple Podcasts	Free	4.9★ (2.1M)	Yes	No	Sep 2026
2	Broadcasts	Free	4.7★ (930)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
3	Broadcast: Find live music	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026
4	C4 - Chat Anywhere, Anytime!	Free	—	No	Yes	Sep 2026
5	Cerkl Broadcast	Free	4.5★ (8)	No	No	Sep 2026
6	LiveSource Broadcast	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
7	Livedesk Studio	Free	5.0★ (4)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
8	ProComm Broadcast	Free	—	No	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Broadcast

Apple Podcasts by Apple

Audio and video podcasts

Editor's Choice

🎬 Entertainment

4.9😞(2.1M ratings)

FreeAds

Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

What We Love

🚀 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
🎨 Sleek and modern user interface
💯 Vast library of podcast content
🔍 Helpful podcast discovery features
🗓️ Convenient episode management

Room to Improve

🐛 Buggy and unreliable playback
🤯 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
🔀 Inconsistent episode ordering and playlist management
🔋 High data and battery consumption
🗑️ Difficulty removing/deleting unwanted episodes

Broadcasts by Steven Troughton-Smith

Streaming radio on the go

Strong Contender

🎵 Music

4.7😊(930 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

What We Love

🚀 Simple, efficient, and reliable
🔒 Privacy-focused with no data tracking
👍 Seamless syncing across devices
👍 Customizable station icons and collections
👍 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional streaming issues and crashes
🔍 Limited search and discovery features
🔍 Lack of genre-based browsing
🔍 Difficult to add non-listed stations

Broadcast: Find live music by Broadcast AS

Concerts, Clubs & Festivals

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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C4 - Chat Anywhere, Anytime!

by GRANITY ENTERTAINMENT DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

by Super Awesome Media, LLC

Free

Stay informed about company news and updates with a personalized feed. Access important links and information easily without sifting through emails. Enjoy a curated experience of your organization's latest communications.

Personalized company news feedCurated organizational updatesEasy access to important links

Professional Live Streaming

Live broadcast to any service

Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional live broadcasting studio. Stream to multiple platforms simultaneously, including YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, using your device's camera, microphone, or screen. Enhance your broadcasts with live effects, drawing tools, and reactions.

Multi-platform live streamingScreen broadcastingDual-camera Picture-in-Picture

🌐 Social Networking

(4)

free with in-app purchases

This app allows users to livestream sports broadcasts in HD with graphics. It provides tools to control game clocks, periods, and generate highlights. After the game, a replay is made available to viewers.

Livestream sports in HDControl game graphicsGenerate highlights

Stream live video to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. This app helps developers test and validate live video streaming capabilities, even on unstable connections, by offering an adaptive algorithm and the ability to stream to multiple servers simultaneously.

Live stream to YouTube, Twitch, FacebookConnect to multiple platforms simultaneouslyAdaptive streaming algorithm for unstable connections

Stream Directly to Youtube

Free

Stream live sports events directly to your YouTube channel using your mobile device. This app transforms your phone into a mobile microphone, ensuring clear audio even from a distance, and integrates with existing sports broadcasting systems.

Direct YouTube streamingMobile microphone functionalityIntegrates with SideLine Scout

📷 Photo & Video

(3)

free

LiveMe - Live Stream, Go live

Live, Video Chat, Make Friends

Free

Connect with a global community through live streaming and video chat. Share your talents, discover trending content, and engage in interactive features like PK battles and game streaming. Make new friends and build communities around shared interests.

Go Live & Showcase TalentsWatch 24/7 Live BroadcastsInteractive PK Challenges

🌐 Social Networking

(25K)

free with in-app purchases

Heritage Broadcasting Service

Explore stories of humanity

Synchronized performance audio

Free

🎬 Entertainment

(0)

Rocket Radio Broadcast

by Rocket Radio A.P.S.

Free

This app broadcasts web radio content focused on music culture and promoting independent artists. It serves as a platform for creative individuals to connect and support emerging talent through a global network.

Independent artist promotionMusic culture broadcastingCommunity project

by Masters Tournament Foundation, Inc.

by Members Church of God International, Inc.

Free

Stream a 24/7 religious broadcast program in multiple languages. Features a question-and-answer segment hosted by Bro. Eliseo F. Soriano, known for its informative and award-winning content.

24/7 live broadcastMultiple language supportAward-winning religious program

📷 Photo & Video

(5)

free

Broadcast Studio Clock

by Thore Zahradniczek

This app provides daily scripture reading plans and audio broadcasts to help users engage with religious texts. It offers a structured approach to studying scriptures with daily listening schedules.

Daily scripture reading plansAudio broadcastsListening progress tracking

📚 Books

(9)

free with in-app purchases

Zeninfosys Broadcast

by Lemosys Infotech Private Limited

Free

This app provides instant notifications for news, announcements, and new uploads specifically for members of the Dawoodi Bohra community. It also keeps users updated on classified ads and allows them to watch videos or browse a related website.

Instant notifications for news and announcementsUpdates on classified adsVideo streaming

🌐 Social Networking

(1)

free

FAQ about Broadcast

What are the best broadcast apps for iPhone?

Apple Podcasts tops our broadcast apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 2.1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free broadcast apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top broadcast apps we rank are free to download, including Apple Podcasts and Broadcasts.

Does Apple Podcasts have ads or in-app purchases?

Apple Podcasts shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many broadcast apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ broadcast apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is this app?

This application is a platform for discovering, listening to, and managing podcasts. It offers a wide range of audio content that can entertain, inform, and inspire users. You can explore new shows, follow your favorites, and enjoy content both online and offline.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include the ability to listen and watch podcasts, download episodes for offline playback, and receive personalized recommendations. It also offers Top Charts, curated collections, seamless syncing across Apple devices, customizable playback controls, and access to subscriber-only content.

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