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Best Local Radio Stream Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know NPR, this is the deeper bench. 245+ local radio stream apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Local Radio Stream Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.6★ (72K)YesNoSep 2026
2myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (243K)YesYesSep 2026
3Radio - Live FM AM: Play MusicRadio - Live FM AM: Play MusicFree4.6★ (117)NoYesSep 2026
4Radio - USARadio - USAFree4.3★ (110)YesYesAug 2026
5Radio Channel Indiana FM Online StreamingRadio Channel Indiana FM Online StreamingFree—NoYesMay 2026
6Local Radio PlayerLocal Radio PlayerFree3.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
7Radio Streaming NowRadio Streaming NowFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8Local RaydioLocal RaydioFree5.0★ (6)YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Local Radio Stream

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(72K ratings)
FreeAds
#27in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
  • 🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
  • 🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • 🐛 Excessive data usage
  • 🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🐛 Loses playlist and other key features
myTuner Radio - Live Stations#2

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😐(243K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in Music
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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
Radio - Live FM AM: Play Music#3

Radio - Live FM AM: Play Music by Chloe Baker

News, Sports, Stations Tuner
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.6(117 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast collection of live radio stations from around the world. Easily search for your favorite channels and save them for quick access. An internet connection is required to stream.

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FAQ about Local Radio Stream

What are the best local radio stream apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our local radio stream apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 72K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top local radio stream apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and myTuner Radio - Live Stations.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 245+ local radio stream apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The NPR app provides access to the latest news, in-depth stories, and a personalized stream of audio content from public radio. It also features a wide selection of podcasts, live radio streams, and music content, including Tiny Desk Concerts.
Key features include a personalized NPR One stream, a curated podcast library with editor recommendations, full Tiny Desk Concert videos, live radio streaming, and connectivity with devices like Chromecast and Apple CarPlay. Users can also integrate with smart speakers.