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Best Free Local Radio Stations Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the free local radio stations category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Local Radio Stations Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (244K)YesYesSep 2026
2RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesSep 2026
3iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesSep 2026
4Radio Online App・FM AM StationRadio Online App・FM AM StationFree4.6★ (565)NoYesSep 2026
5TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesSep 2026
6Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesSep 2026
7FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026
8Radio AnywhereRadio AnywhereFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Local Radio Stations

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
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App#2

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App by Firetruck Productions Ltd.

FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#79in Music
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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
  • 🔍 Helpful song identification feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality for finding specific stations
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#3

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

Free Live & Local Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 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

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FAQ about Free Local Radio Stations

What are the best free local radio stations apps for iPhone?
myTuner Radio - Live Stations tops our free local radio stations apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 244K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
myTuner Radio - Live Stations shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ free local radio stations 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.