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Best Local Radio Player Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 249+ local radio player apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Local Radio Player Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesOct 2026
2RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (69K)NoYesOct 2026
3myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (244K)YesYesOct 2026
4Local Radio PlayerLocal Radio PlayerFree3.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesOct 2026
6Radio FM AM・Local StationsRadio FM AM・Local StationsFree—NoYesSep 2026
7Frequ: FM Radio Stations LiveFrequ: FM Radio Stations LiveFree—NoYesAug 2026
8Radio StationsRadio StationsFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Local Radio Player

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations#1

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations by Streema, Inc.

Listen to Music, Sports & News
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.7😊(527K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in 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
  • 🔍 Comprehensive search functionality
  • 🔖 Ability to save favorite stations
  • ⏱️ Sleep timer feature
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Audio cuts out or disconnects
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔀 Inability to play in background
  • 🗺️ Limited local station availability
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😊(69K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#72in 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
myTuner Radio - Live Stations#3

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Worth Considering
🎵 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

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FAQ about Local Radio Player

What are the best local radio player apps for iPhone?
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations tops our local radio player apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 527K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top local radio player apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Radio - FM AM Stations and RadioApp - A Simple Radio App.
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ local radio player apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.