Best Chicago Radio Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the chicago radio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chicago Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (651K)YesYesNov 2026
2myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (245K)YesYesNov 2026
3101.9 The Mix Chicago101.9 The Mix ChicagoFree2.8★ (74)YesNoOct 2026
4Chicago Bears Official AppChicago Bears Official AppFree4.8★ (113K)NoNoNov 2026
5ESPN ChicagoESPN ChicagoFree4.7★ (4.4K)YesNoNov 2026
6Beatdown Radio ChicagoBeatdown Radio ChicagoFree5.0★ (6)YesNoOct 2026
7Chicago 77.3Chicago 77.3Free4.9★ (49)YesNoAug 2026
8FM Radio - FM AM Live StationFM Radio - FM AM Live StationFree4.5★ (11)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Chicago Radio

4.8😐(651K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Music
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Stream live radio stations, unlimited music playlists, and top podcasts for free. Enjoy live sports commentary, news, and music across various genres. Offers ad-free listening and on-demand music with premium subscriptions.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for listening to radio stations
  • 👍 Variety of music and podcast content
  • 💡 Ability to listen to stations from different locations
  • 🚀 Efficient music streaming

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔇 Intrusive and repetitive ads
  • 🔇 Ads playing over live radio content
  • 🐛 Playback issues and song skipping
  • 🔇 Difficulty removing unwanted stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations#2

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😐(245K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🌍 Wide selection of global radio stations
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🎧 Good sound quality
  • 💰 Affordable one-time payment for ad-free version

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔇 Audio issues like pausing, stuttering, and volume problems
  • 🔒 Geolocation restrictions on some stations
  • 🔁 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
2.8(74 ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live radio from Chicago, access podcasts, and participate in exclusive contests and promotions. Earn rewards by listening and get notified about upcoming events and artist information.

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FAQ about Chicago Radio

What are the best chicago radio apps for iPhone?
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts tops our chicago radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 651K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chicago radio apps we rank are free to download, including iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts and myTuner Radio - Live Stations.
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ chicago radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.