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Best Dial Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Radio FM & AM ! is the household name in dial radio, but it's far from the only option. We track 250+ alternatives and competitors on iOS โ€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Dial Radio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Radio FM & AM !Radio FM & AM !Free4.6โ˜… (10K)NoYesSep 2026
2Radio Tuner - Live FM StationsRadio Tuner - Live FM StationsFree4.5โ˜… (3.9K)YesYesSep 2026
3Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3โ˜… (13K)NoYesSep 2026
4Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6โ˜… (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
5Radio Channel Oldies FM Online StreamingRadio Channel Oldies FM Online StreamingFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
6Radio - Live AM FMRadio - Live AM FMFree5.0โ˜… (1)YesNoMay 2026
7Radio Spain - Radios ES - Music SpainRadio Spain - Radios ES - Music SpainFreeโ€”NoNoMay 2026
8UK Radios - access all British Radios FREE!UK Radios - access all British Radios FREE!Free5.0โ˜… (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Dial Radio

Radio FM & AM !#1

Radio FM & AM ! by Tasmanic Editions

listen online to live radio
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽต Music
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(10K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream live radio stations from around the world, both FM and AM. Easily discover popular local and international stations, or search by genre and mood. Listen while using other apps.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Variety of radio stations
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Relaxing and enjoyable listening experience
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Convenient for listening on the go
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good sound quality

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional connection issues and station cuts out
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ High battery consumption
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficulty finding local stations
  • ๐Ÿค” Lack of customization options (e.g. removing unwanted stations)
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations#2

Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations by MacyMind

Online Radio Tuner FM Stations
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽต Music
4.5๐Ÿ˜ž(3.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 70,000 live radio stations from around the world, covering music, news, sports, and more. Enjoy background playback, search functionality, and personalized favorites. Record stations for later playback and add your own streams.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Great selection of stations
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Accessible for voice over users
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Variety of music and content
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Works well on walks and commutes
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Reliable streaming

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent crashes and buffering issues
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ High battery consumption
  • ๐Ÿ” Lacking local/UK radio stations
  • ๐Ÿ’ธ Intrusive ads and aggressive upselling
  • ๐Ÿค” Buggy UI and unreliable functionality after updates
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner#3

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner by TCV Technology Company Limited

FM & AM Radio around the World
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
4.3๐Ÿ˜(13K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Simple and straightforward
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Able to find local radio stations
  • ๐Ÿš€ Extremely simple and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Excellent music station
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good app to listen to live sports and news
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Nice radio

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Many stations not working or missing
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Requires premium for full access
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Too many ads
  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes or doesn't work
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't allow scanning the dial
  • ๐Ÿ› Doesn't work as an actual tuner

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FAQ about Dial Radio

What are the best dial radio apps for iPhone?
Radio FM & AM ! tops our dial radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 10K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top dial radio apps we rank are free to download, including Radio FM & AM ! and Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations.
Radio FM & AM ! has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ dial 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 live radio stations from around the world, including both FM and AM frequencies. It offers a vast database of stations, a powerful search engine, and the ability to categorize them by genre or mood.
Key features include listening to live radio, accessing tens of thousands of global stations, a powerful search engine to find specific or new radios, browsing by mood or genre, and adding favorite stations. You can also listen to the radio while using other applications on your phone.