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Best Cantonese Radio Apps

226+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Out of 226+ cantonese radio apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Cantonese Radio Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.6★ (67K)YesNoJul 2026
2HK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese RadioHK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese RadioFree4.7★ (4.7K)YesYesJul 2026
3Desi Radio - Indian StationsDesi Radio - Indian StationsFree4.4★ (1.8K)NoYesJul 2026
4Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2K)YesYesJul 2026
5Cantonese Help - learn chinese music radio fm dialectCantonese Help - learn chinese music radio fm dialectFree4.8★ (33)NoNoJul 2026
6Cantonese by NemoCantonese by NemoFree4.7★ (1.6K)NoYesJul 2026
7Radio Chinese Plus+Radio Chinese Plus+Free3.4★ (72)NoNoJul 2026
8Learn Cantonese Language LiteLearn Cantonese Language LiteFree4.6★ (115)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Cantonese Radio

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(67K ratings)
FreeAds
#32in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
HK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese Radio#2

HK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese Radio by Likely Labs LTD

Hong Kong Radio News & Music
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😊(4.7K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Listen to live radio broadcasts from Hong Kong, featuring music, news, and cultural programs. Easily save favorites, search for stations, and control playback with a sleep timer and lock screen integration. Enhanced accessibility features are available for visually impaired users.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast connection
  • 📻 Wide variety of stations
  • 🇭🇰 Comprehensive Hong Kong stations

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 Battery draining
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🔌 Frequent disconnections
Desi Radio - Indian Stations#3

Desi Radio - Indian Stations by Lalitha Kailasa

The No.1 Indian Radio App
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.4😊(1.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent radio selection
  • 👍 Great music quality
  • 🎶 Variety of language stations
  • ⏱️ Convenient timer feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some stations not working
  • 🔄 Frequent buffering issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain concerns

More Cantonese Radio apps to explore

4
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Listen to worldwide live radio
Free

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.

Global radio station discoveryInteractive globe interfaceLive streaming audio
🎵 Music
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Cantonese Help - learn chinese music radio fm dialect
Cantonese Help - learn chinese music radio fm dialect
Cantonese Help - learn chinese music radio fm dialect
by 思慧 余
Free

This app helps users learn Cantonese through pronunciation, exercises, and common phrases. It includes a selection of Cantonese songs and podcast channels for immersive learning.

Cantonese pronunciation translationCantonese pinyin exercisesCommon Cantonese words and sentences
📚 Education
(33)
free
6
Cantonese by Nemo
Cantonese by Nemo
Cantonese by Nemo
Easy, fast and fun learning
Free

Learn Cantonese with this app that focuses on essential words and phrases, featuring native speaker audio and speech recognition for accent improvement. It's designed for flexible learning, allowing you to practice anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Native speaker audioSpeech Studio for accent practiceOffline access to all audio
📚 Education
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Radio Chinese Plus+
Radio Chinese Plus+
Radio Chinese Plus+
by Computer Rock GmbH
Free

Stream popular U.S.-based Chinese radio stations and music channels directly on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a variety of Mandarin and Cantonese content from major cities.

U.S. Chinese radio stationsMandarin radioCantonese radio
🎵 Music
(72)
free
8
Learn Cantonese Language Lite
Learn Cantonese Language Lite
Learn Cantonese Language Lite
Learn Cantonese HongKong Macau
Free

Master Cantonese communication with this educational app. It offers 1396 common phrases, offline access, and covers essential topics like conversation, greetings, directions, and emergencies. Learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar for travel and daily life.

1396 common Cantonese phrasesOffline accessPronunciation and listening practice
✈️ Travel
(115)
free
9
Cantonese Translate
Cantonese Translate
Cantonese Translate
Cantonese Mandarin Translate
Free

Translate between Mandarin and Cantonese, with support for English. Features voice recognition for learning pronunciation and offline/online use. Ideal for learners and travelers in Guangdong and Hong Kong.

Mandarin to Cantonese translationCantonese to Mandarin translationEnglish translation support
🔍 Reference
(4)
ad-supported
10
YumCha: Learn Cantonese
YumCha: Learn Cantonese
YumCha: Learn Cantonese
Speak: Study Course & Lesson
Free

Master Cantonese with structured lessons, native audio, and speech recognition. Practice conversations, vocabulary, and tones with an AI tutor and gamified exercises. Supports Jyutping and Yale romanization.

Structured Cantonese lessonsNative audio and speech recognitionAI-powered tutor
📚 Education
(12)
freemium
11
自由亞洲電台
自由亞洲電台
自由亞洲電台
by Radio Free Asia
Free
📡 News
(2)
12
StudyChat Cantonese
StudyChat Cantonese
StudyChat Cantonese
Learn Cantonese Conversation
Free

Practice conversational Cantonese with randomized dialogues and listening exercises. Designed for intermediate learners, it helps you master everyday phrases and improve recall for social situations. Track your progress and enjoy a fun, engaging learning experience.

Socializing phrase practiceListening skill developmentEveryday situation familiarization
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
13
Scribe Cantonese
Scribe Cantonese
Scribe Cantonese
Learn Cantonese Vocabulary
Free

Master Cantonese vocabulary with a unique study method that links words by sound for contextual understanding. Engage in various games to reinforce learning and improve listening and reading skills. Study offline and sync progress across devices.

Sound-based vocabulary learning1800 common Cantonese words6 interactive Cantonese games
📚 Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
14
Learn Cantonese - Phrasebook
Learn Cantonese - Phrasebook
Learn Cantonese - Phrasebook
Travel in Hong Kong and Macau
Free

This phrasebook offers essential Cantonese vocabulary and audio for travelers in Hong Kong and Macau. It includes pronunciation guides, search functionality, and the ability to save favorite phrases. An optional upgrade unlocks all categories for comprehensive language learning.

Native speaker audio pronunciationOffline phrasebook accessSearchable phrase library
✈️ Travel
(32)
free with in-app purchases
15
Chinese Outreach Radio
Chinese Outreach Radio
Chinese Outreach Radio
Good News in Chinese.
Free

Listen to live Chinese radio streams in Cantonese and Mandarin, available 24/7. This app supports background playback and is compatible with iOS 10.0 and above.

Live Cantonese streamsLive Mandarin streams24/7 availability
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
free
16
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Free

This offline dictionary helps you master Cantonese and English. Search using Chinese characters, Jyutping, or English words. Features native audio, a large vocabulary, and tools like favorites and history for confident learning anywhere, anytime.

Offline dictionarySearch by characters, Jyutping, or EnglishNative audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(432)
free with in-app purchases
17
CantonSkill - Learn Cantonese
CantonSkill - Learn Cantonese
CantonSkill - Learn Cantonese
Spoken Cantonese Chinese App
Free

This app offers a fun, game-based approach to learning spoken Cantonese. It provides engaging lessons designed to help users understand and speak daily conversational phrases. Content can be downloaded for offline access.

Game-based learning designOffline content downloadDaily conversational lessons
📚 Education
(12)
free with in-app purchases
18
Cantonese Basic Phrases
Cantonese Basic Phrases
Cantonese Basic Phrases
Learn Cantonese basic Phrase
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Cantonese Daily Vocabulary
Free

Learn Cantonese vocabulary effectively through engaging games. This app offers a fun and interactive way to master Cantonese alphabet, numbers, animals, and everyday objects with audio and visuals. It's designed for easy learning and retention.

Interactive vocabulary learning gamesAudio pronunciation for wordsVisual aids with real pictures
📚 Education
(1)
free
20
Radio Khmer
Radio Khmer
Radio Khmer
by Khemara-Soft
Free

Access a wide range of Khmer radio stations, including live broadcasts and archived content from popular international and local sources. Stay informed about Cambodian and world news from anywhere with this convenient, centralized platform.

Listen to Khmer FM Live channelsAccess archived radio contentOrganized radio links on one page
📡 News
(62)
ad-supported

FAQ about Cantonese Radio

What are the best cantonese radio apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our cantonese radio apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top cantonese radio apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and HK Radio 香港收音機 - Chinese Radio.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 226+ cantonese radio apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The NPR app provides access to the latest news, in-depth stories, and a personalized stream of audio content from public radio. It also features a wide selection of podcasts, live radio streams, and music content, including Tiny Desk Concerts.
Key features include a personalized NPR One stream, a curated podcast library with editor recommendations, full Tiny Desk Concert videos, live radio streaming, and connectivity with devices like Chromecast and Apple CarPlay. Users can also integrate with smart speakers.