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Best Chicago Radio Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the chicago radio category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chicago Radio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (244K)YesYesSep 2026
2iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesSep 2026
3WGN Radio - Chicago's Very OwnWGN Radio - Chicago's Very OwnFree3.0★ (109)NoNoSep 2026
4RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesSep 2026
5Beatdown Radio ChicagoBeatdown Radio ChicagoFree—YesNoSep 2026
6101.9 The Mix Chicago101.9 The Mix ChicagoFree2.8★ (74)YesNoSep 2026
7Audacy: Radio & Sports TalkAudacy: Radio & Sports TalkFree4.5★ (92K)YesNoSep 2026
8ESPN ChicagoESPN ChicagoFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Chicago Radio

myTuner Radio - Live Stations#1

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😐(244K 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
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#2

iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts by iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.

Free Live & Local Stations
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😐(641K 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
WGN Radio - Chicago's Very Own#3

WGN Radio - Chicago's Very Own by Continental Broadcasting Company

Worth Considering
📡 News
3.0😞(109 ratings)
Free
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Listen to live and local radio from Chicago, offering comprehensive coverage of news, talk, sports, traffic, weather, business, and entertainment. Access podcasts and stay informed with Chicagoland's dedicated source for over 95 years.

What We Love

  • 👍 Clear audio quality
  • 👍 Good for live sports
  • 👍 Free to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Constant buffering
  • 🐛 Frequent stream interruptions
  • 🐛 App freezes/crashes
  • 🐛 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Poor battery performance
  • 🐛 Audio stops when phone locks
  • 🐛 Difficult navigation
  • 🐛 Data intensive

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FAQ about Chicago Radio

What are the best chicago radio apps for iPhone?
myTuner Radio - Live Stations tops our chicago radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 244K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chicago radio apps we rank are free to download, including myTuner Radio - Live Stations and iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts.
myTuner Radio - Live Stations shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ chicago radio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to listen to over 50,000 live radio stations from more than 200 countries and territories. It also provides access to over 1 million podcasts, covering genres like sports, news, and music.
Key features include the ability to listen to stations from over 200 countries, access to a vast podcast library, the option to create playlists (requires Apple Music subscription), background listening, and support for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple CarPlay.