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Best Local Radio Player Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (534K)NoYesNov 2026
2Local Radio PlayerLocal Radio PlayerFree3.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
3RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (70K)NoYesNov 2026
4TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesNov 2026
5Radio FM AM・Local StationsRadio FM AM・Local StationsFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
6Radio App: Live Radio StationsRadio App: Live Radio StationsFree5.0★ (2)NoYesNov 2026
7Radio StationsRadio StationsFree—NoYesOct 2026
8Radio FM: Local Radio StationsRadio FM: Local Radio StationsFree4.7★ (288)YesYesNov 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😊(534K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#54in Music
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Access over 90,000 AM, FM, and online radio stations worldwide. This reliable tuner lets you save favorites, discover new music, and stay connected. Enjoy features like a sleep timer and Apple Watch integration.

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
Local Radio Player#2

Local Radio Player by Chris Englefield

Listen Local
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
3.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Stream your local or favorite radio stations directly on your device. This app uses your location to find nearby community stations and allows you to save preferred ones. You can also message the studio directly.

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App#3

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App by Firetruck Productions Ltd.

FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6😊(70K 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

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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 November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 534K 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 Local Radio Player.
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ local radio player apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.