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Best Dial Radio Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Radio App is the household name in dial radio, but it's far from the only option. We track 247+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Dial Radio Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (14K)NoYesOct 2026
2Idle DialIdle Dial$1.99—NoNoOct 2026
3Cadena Dial RadioCadena Dial RadioFree4.8★ (90)YesNoOct 2026
4Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesOct 2026
5Radio Spain FMRadio Spain FMFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Radio RouletteRadio RouletteFree5.0★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
7Radio Spain - Radios ES - Music SpainRadio Spain - Radios ES - Music SpainFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Sputnik RadioSputnik RadioFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Dial Radio

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner#1

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner by TCV Technology Company Limited

FM & AM Radio around the World
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Able to find local radio stations
  • 🚀 Extremely simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent music station
  • 👍 Good app to listen to live sports and news
  • 👍 Nice radio

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Many stations not working or missing
  • 🔒 Requires premium for full access
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow scanning the dial
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as an actual tuner
Idle Dial#2

Idle Dial by RUNX LTD

Internet radio, kept simple
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
0.0(0 ratings)
$1.99
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Listen to internet radio stations from across the globe with a clean, ad-free interface. Save your favorites, add custom stream links, and enjoy background playback. Integrates with CarPlay and offers lock screen controls.

Cadena Dial Radio#3

Cadena Dial Radio by Union Radio

Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8(90 ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream live music and explore themed online radio stations. Access on-demand programs and enjoy the best of Spanish music. This application enhances your listening experience with diverse audio content.

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FAQ about Dial Radio

What are the best dial radio apps for iPhone?
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner tops our dial radio apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 14K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top dial radio apps we rank are free to download, including Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner and Cadena Dial Radio.
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ dial radio apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.