215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Every iPhone needs a few good free music streaming background apps. We benchmark 215+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.1★ (1.7K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 3.0★ (24) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 3.4★ (48) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (69K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (1.6K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.4★ (11K) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (3.5K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 |
Stream music from Audius for free without needing an account or encountering ads. Discover trending tracks, create playlists, and enjoy full player controls with mini player and lock screen integration. Save your favorites and recently played songs locally.
Stream millions of songs from YouTube for free, import playlists, and discover personalized recommendations. Enjoy features like picture-in-picture, a powerful equalizer, and casting to your TV. Save device space and enjoy music on the go.
Discover and enjoy a vast music library with a powerful, user-friendly player. Organize your music with playlists and favorites, and control playback from your lock screen. Features include shuffle, repeat, and advanced controls for a seamless listening experience.
