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Best Free Local Radio Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know iHeart, this is the deeper bench. 243+ free local radio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Free Local Radio Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (638K)YesYesAug 2026
2myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (242K)YesYesAug 2026
3Radio‎‎ AppRadio‎‎ AppFree4.7★ (17K)NoYesAug 2026
4Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (525K)NoYesAug 2026
5TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesAug 2026
6La 100 Carlos Paz 98.3 MHz.La 100 Carlos Paz 98.3 MHz.Free1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesAug 2026
8FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (23K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Local Radio

iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#1

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

Free Live & Local Stations
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😐(638K 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
myTuner Radio - Live Stations#2

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😐(242K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#67in Music
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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

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔇 Audio issues like pausing, stuttering, and volume problems
  • 🔒 Geolocation restrictions on some stations
Radio‎‎ App#3

Radio‎‎ App by Rafiki Apps

Free Live FM AM Local Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😐(17K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#45in Music
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Stream live FM and AM radio stations from around the world for free. Discover over 120,000 stations, access news, sports, and music, and enjoy a simple, intuitive interface. Listen in the background with no login required.

What We Love

  • 💖 Wonderful
  • 🙌 Righteous radio
  • 🎉 Alegría mental
  • 👍 Enjoying the music life

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Needs fixing but decent radio app
  • 🐛 Idk
  • 🙅‍♀️ Advertising

More Free Local Radio apps to explore

4
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Listen to Music, Sports & News
Free

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.

Access 90,000+ global radio stationsReliable, drop-free streamingSave and access favorite stations
🎵 Music
(525K)
free with in-app purchases
5
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
Listen to News & FM Stations
Free

Access over 100,000 live radio stations worldwide, plus exclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized streams and on-demand content across all your devices.

100,000+ live AM/FM radio stationsExclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, audiobooksApple Music Radio streaming
🎵 Music
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
6
La 100 Carlos Paz 98.3 MHz.
La 100 Carlos Paz 98.3 MHz.
La 100 Carlos Paz 98.3 MHz.
by Hugo Luis
Free

Listen to live radio streams online directly from your device. Access your favorite station's broadcasts anytime, anywhere. Enjoy music and programming on the go.

Live radio streamingOnline listeningLocal station access
🎵 Music
(1)
free
7
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Free

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.

Automatic song identificationLive broadcast rewindAdvanced CarPlay integration
🎵 Music
(67K)
subscription
8
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
(23K)
subscription
9
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
FM & AM Radio around the World
Free

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.

Stream radio from over 200 countriesAccess 10,000+ US radio stationsOver 100,000 worldwide stations
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Radio Belgium
Radio Belgium
Radio Belgium
Listen to Belgian radio
Free

Instantly transform your device into a radio player to access over 200 Belgian stations. Discover songs, track your listening history, and share your favorites. Customize your station list and enjoy a seamless listening experience.

Access 200+ Belgian radio stationsIdentify currently playing songsView listening history
🎵 Music
(14)
free with in-app purchases
11
Radio Online App・FM AM Station
Radio Online App・FM AM Station
Radio Online App・FM AM Station
Live Stations: Music & News
Free

Stream thousands of live radio stations from across the globe. Enjoy music, news, talk shows, and podcasts in a single, intuitive application. Save your favorite stations and easily discover new ones.

Live radio streamingWorldwide station coverageMusic and talk shows
🎵 Music
(547)
subscription
12
FM Radio - AM, FM, Radio Tuner
FM Radio - AM, FM, Radio Tuner
FM Radio - AM, FM, Radio Tuner
FM & AM Radio around the World
Free

Stream thousands of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Enjoy music, news, sports, and more with a classic interface and easy station search. Save favorites and use a sleep timer for a personalized listening experience.

Thousands of global radio stationsSearch by station or genreAdd stations to favorites
🎵 Music
(5.2K)
subscription
13
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Listen to worldwide live radio
Free

Explore and listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. Simply rotate a globe to discover stations broadcasting from different cities and towns. Enjoy a seamless international radio experience with continuous playback, even when your device is asleep.

Global radio station discoveryInteractive globe interfaceLive streaming audio
🎵 Music
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Radio FM México en Vivo
Radio FM México en Vivo
Radio FM México en Vivo
Estaciones de La Radio AM y FM
Free

Stream live radio stations from Mexico, including sports, news, and music. Listen to your favorite Mexican radio while abroad and share stations with friends. Optimized for 3G and Wi-Fi.

Live radio streamingSports, news, and music stationsListen abroad
🎵 Music
(52K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Radio App - FM Transmitter
Radio App - FM Transmitter
Radio App - FM Transmitter
Live Radio & FM Transmitter
Free

This app helps you find the clearest FM radio station for your FM transmitter, ensuring uninterrupted music playback. It automatically detects your location or allows manual input to scan for optimal frequencies.

Automatic location trackingManual location inputClear station finder
🔧 Utilities
(6.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Top Radio - music, live news
Top Radio - music, live news
Top Radio - music, live news
Free local FM stations, sports
Free

Access thousands of live radio stations from around the globe, including music, news, and sports. Easily request new stations to be added and enjoy efficient battery usage. Discover a vast selection of popular international and local FM channels.

Thousands of global radio stationsLive music, news, and sportsRequest new stations
🎵 Music
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner
radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner
radio.net - AM FM Radio Tuner
Radio & Podcast Streaming
Free

Access over 60,000 radio stations and millions of podcasts in one free application. Stream live broadcasts, download episodes for offline listening, and discover new content with advanced search and categorization. Enjoy personalized recommendations and manage your favorites easily.

60,000+ radio stations2.2 million+ podcastsStream or download episodes
🎵 Music
(69K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Internet Stations & Podcasts
Free

Stream thousands of live online radio stations, popular podcasts, and drama shows. Discover music, news, sports, and more from over 190 genres worldwide. Features include a sleep timer, alarm clock, and car mode for a seamless listening experience.

Stream live radio stations worldwideListen to popular podcastsDiscover drama shows
🎵 Music
(89K)
free with in-app purchases
19
E-Radio - Stream greek music
E-Radio - Stream greek music
E-Radio - Stream greek music
The No1 Greek Radio app
Free

Stream live Greek and Cypriot radio stations online. Discover music by location or category, view song information, and add your favorites. Includes sleep timer and alarm functions.

Live radio streamingBrowse by locationBrowse by music category
🎵 Music
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Radio FM & AM !
Radio FM & AM !
Radio FM & AM !
listen online to live radio
Free

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.

Listen to live FM/AM radioAccess thousands of global stationsPowerful search engine
🎵 Music
(10K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Local Radio

What are the best free local radio apps for iPhone?
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts tops our free local radio apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 638K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 243+ free local radio apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
iHeartRadio allows you to stream thousands of live radio stations, create unlimited music playlists for any mood, and listen to a vast library of podcasts. You can also tune into live sports commentary and news from various sources.
Key features include live FM/AM radio streaming, internet radio stations for news and sports, a diverse podcast library, curated music playlists like 'Your Weekly Mixtape', and live sports radio from networks like ESPN and Fox Sports.

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