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Best Fm Radio Receiver Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good fm radio receiver apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Fm Radio Receiver Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesAug 2026
2Radio: Live FM AMRadio: Live FM AMFree4.3★ (1.6K)YesYesAug 2026
3Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesAug 2026
4Radio Tuner - Live FM StationsRadio Tuner - Live FM StationsFree4.5★ (3.9K)YesYesAug 2026
5SwR - SDR Shortwave RadioSwR - SDR Shortwave RadioFree—NoYesAug 2026
6FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesAug 2026
7Radio Channel New Age FM Online StreamingRadio Channel New Age FM Online StreamingFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Simple FM Radio: Live StationsSimple FM Radio: Live StationsFree—YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Fm Radio Receiver

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App#1

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App by Firetruck Productions Ltd.

FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover global radio stations with a stylish, analog-inspired interface. Features include automatic song identification, live rewind, and seamless CarPlay integration. Enjoy weather updates and personalized station management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Smooth and reliable performance
  • 🌍 Wide selection of global radio stations
  • 💡 Nostalgic radio tuning sound effects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
Radio: Live FM AM#2

Radio: Live FM AM by POKET APPS, OOO

Digital Radio Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.3😞(1.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Stream live FM and AM radio stations from around the globe with this intuitive digital tuner. Save your favorites, set a sleep timer, and control playback from your lock screen. Enjoy a modern interface for effortless listening.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Reliable app
  • 👍 Good and okay
  • 🚀 Awesome channels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Stations shut off mid-song
  • 🐛 Useless in the UK
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations#3

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations by Streema, Inc.

Listen to Music, Sports & News
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(526K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#57in Music
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Listen to over 90,000 AM, FM, and online radio stations worldwide. Save your favorites for one-tap access and enjoy a reliable streaming experience. Discover new music, stay updated with news, or practice languages with this versatile radio tuner.

What We Love

  • 🌐 Wide variety of radio stations
  • 🎧 Excellent audio quality
  • 📱 Easy to use interface
  • 🌍 Access to global radio stations

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Audio cuts out or disconnects
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version

More Fm Radio Receiver apps to explore

4
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Online Radio Tuner FM Stations
Free

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.

Access 70,000+ global radio stationsBackground audio playbackSearchable station directory
🎵 Music
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
KiwiSDR & Web-888 HF tuner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
FM Radio App
FM Radio App
FM Radio App
Local stations tuner
Free

Access over 40,000 radio stations globally with a visually engaging 3D globe interface. Discover new music, identify songs, and enjoy seamless playback across multiple devices and with friends. Save your favorites and explore local and popular stations.

40,000+ global radio stations3D Globe station explorationSong detection (Shazam support)
🎵 Music
(24K)
subscription
7
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream New Age music from radio stations worldwide. Enjoy a simple interface and background listening wherever you have internet. Perfect for relaxing at home, work, or on vacation.

Global radio station streamingCurated New Age stationsSimple user interface
🎵 Music
(0)
free
8
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
AM, Music, News & CarPlay
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
Live radio broadcast directory
Free

Access a vast directory of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Stream music, news, sports, podcasts, and talk shows on a single, user-friendly platform. Enjoy global sounds anytime, anywhere.

Global FM/AM radio directoryAccess to 93,000+ stationsStream music, news, sports, podcasts
🎵 Music
(1)
free
10
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
Echo: Global SDR Receiver
SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Free

Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

Global interactive map and searchSupport for multiple SDR architecturesScanner mode and OpenMHz archives
🔧 Utilities
(18)
free
11
Radio Channel Oldies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Oldies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Oldies FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
Radio Channel Washington FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Washington FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Washington FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
13
SDR Radio
SDR Radio
SDR Radio
by Vladyslav Haliuk
$7.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
Demod: SDR Receiver
Demod: SDR Receiver
Demod: SDR Receiver
Shortwave, HF & ham radio
$9.99

Transform your iPhone into a software-defined radio receiver. Connect to SDR servers to explore shortwave, ham radio, aircraft, and marine frequencies. Enjoy real-time displays and various demodulation modes.

Real-time waterfall and spectrum displayAM, NFM, WFM, USB, LSB, and CW demodulationAdjustable bandwidth, gain, and squelch
🔧 Utilities
(2)
paid
15
Ridio: FM Radio for the Car
Ridio: FM Radio for the Car
Ridio: FM Radio for the Car
The radio CarPlay was missing
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream your favorite radio stations from the 1960s worldwide. Enjoy a simple interface with background music support, perfect for listening anywhere with an internet connection.

Top 60s radio stationsGlobal streamingAirplay support
🎵 Music
(1)
free
17
Radio Serbia FM - Streaming and listen to live Serbian online music and news show
Radio Serbia FM - Streaming and listen to live Serbian online music and news show
Radio Serbia FM - Streaming and listen to live Serbian online music and news show
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream live Serbian radio stations from anywhere with an internet connection. Enjoy a simple interface and background listening for your favorite music and news shows.

Top Serbian radio stationsBackground music supportAirplay compatibility
🎵 Music
(1)
free
18
Azerbaijan Radio FM Azərbaycan
Azerbaijan Radio FM Azərbaycan
Azerbaijan Radio FM Azərbaycan
Azeri FM Channel Online Live
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
Radio Channel Croatia FM Online Streaming Pro
Radio Channel Croatia FM Online Streaming Pro
Radio Channel Croatia FM Online Streaming Pro
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
Radio Ελλάδα FM - Streaming and listen to live online music, news show and Greek charts from Greece
Radio Ελλάδα FM - Streaming and listen to live online music, news show and Greek charts from Greece
Radio Ελλάδα FM - Streaming and listen to live online music, news show and Greek charts from Greece
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Fm Radio Receiver

What are the best fm radio receiver apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our fm radio receiver apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top fm radio receiver apps we rank are free to download, including RadioApp - A Simple Radio App and Radio: Live FM AM.
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ fm radio receiver apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RadioApp allows you to explore and listen to radio stations from all over the world. It combines a classic analog-style tuner with modern features like automatic song identification, live rewind, and weather integration.
Key features include automatic song identification with Shazam integration, the ability to rewind live broadcasts up to 90 seconds, advanced CarPlay support for in-car use, real-time weather updates, multi-country station browsing, and the option to save favorite stations with iCloud sync.