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Best Local Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know myTuner Radio, this is the deeper bench. 250+ local radio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top Local Radio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (244K)YesYesOct 2026
2RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesOct 2026
3iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesOct 2026
4TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesOct 2026
5Radio Online App・FM AM StationRadio Online App・FM AM StationFree4.6★ (565)NoYesSep 2026
6Radio AnywhereRadio AnywhereFree5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
7Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesOct 2026
8RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeRadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeFree4.7★ (130)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Local Radio

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
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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 Local Radio

What are the best local radio apps for iPhone?
myTuner Radio - Live Stations tops our local radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 244K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local radio apps we rank are free to download, including myTuner Radio - Live Stations and RadioApp - A Simple Radio App.
myTuner Radio - Live Stations shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ local radio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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