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Best Old Radio Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know Vintage Radio™, this is the deeper bench. 223+ old radio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Old Radio

Vintage Radio™#1

Vintage Radio™ by Orion Internet Services, LLC

The First Old Time Radio App
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.3😊(171 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of classic old-time radio shows from the Golden Age. Enjoy thousands of free episodes or unlock an extensive library with a subscription. Organize your listening with playlists and download episodes for offline playback.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast performance
  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 🎧 Great selection of old-time radio shows
  • 💿 High-quality audio reproduction

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free content
  • 🔇 Some shows have poor audio quality
Oldies Radio+#2

Oldies Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

Streaming Radio Music Player
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8😊(18K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to oldies music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Explore diverse channels featuring classic rock, big band, soul, and more.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎧 Variety of stations
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic music experience

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive commercials/ads
  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • ⏱️ Long loading times
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😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#98in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users

More Old Radio apps to explore

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Vintage Radio Lite
Vintage Radio Lite
Vintage Radio Lite
by Orion Internet Services, LLC
Free

Listen to thousands of classic radio episodes from the Golden Age of Radio, featuring a wide variety of genres. Enjoy hours of ad-free entertainment with this curated collection of yesteryear's best shows.

Over 1,000 classic radio episodes100 different programsAd-free listening experience
🎬 Entertainment
(14)
freemium
5
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Radio Spirits
Old time radio
Free

Listen to classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio for free. Access an archive of recent shows and enjoy popular series. An optional subscription unlocks a vast library of thousands of on-demand programs.

Listen to Golden Age of Radio showsArchive of recent showsSubscription for more programs
🎬 Entertainment
(602)
free with in-app purchases
6
Old Time Radio Shows
Old Time Radio Shows
Old Time Radio Shows
720+ Shows | 61,800+ Episodes
Free

Explore a vast library of classic radio shows and episodes with rich historical context. Enjoy seamless streaming, a powerful audio player, and offline downloads. Curate your own listening experience with custom playlists and smart tracking features.

Largest OTR library with 30+ genresHistorical context for episodesFast streaming and offline downloads
🎬 Entertainment
(101)
free with in-app purchases
7
OTR Player
OTR Player
OTR Player
by Mobile Software Design, LLC
Free

Relive classic radio entertainment with a vast library of old-time radio shows. Access over 15,000 episodes from more than 130 dramas, mysteries, and comedies, all available for free.

Extensive library of classic radio episodesOver 15,000 episodes availableMore than 130 different shows
🎬 Entertainment
(770)
free
8
Old Time Radio Streamer
Old Time Radio Streamer
Old Time Radio Streamer
by Oddsock
Free

Listen to Old Time Radio (OTR) streams with a simple and straightforward interface. Enjoy ad-free content and a convenient fade-out timer for listening before sleep.

Listen to OTR streamsSimple user interfaceAd-free experience
🎵 Music
(752)
free
9
Nostalgic Radio
Nostalgic Radio
Nostalgic Radio
Bringing Back Golden Memories
Free

Listen to music from the 1940s to the 1970s, along with classic old-time radio shows. This station is designed to evoke fond memories and provide a nostalgic listening experience.

Music from the 1940s-1970sClassic old-time radio showsNostalgic listening experience
🎵 Music
(7)
free
10
Old Time Radio Detectives
Old Time Radio Detectives
Old Time Radio Detectives
by Bruce Michael and Company
Free

Relive classic crime dramas with this app featuring over 88,000 old-time radio shows. Enjoy your favorite detective stories in high-quality audio for an immersive listening experience.

Vast library of old-time radio showsCrime fighter detective genreOver 88,000 shows available
🎵 Music
(593)
ad-supported
11
FM Radio App
FM Radio App
FM Radio App
Local stations tuner
Free

Access over 40,000 radio stations globally with a visually engaging 3D globe interface. Discover new music, identify songs, and enjoy seamless playback across multiple devices and with friends. Save your favorites and explore local and popular stations.

40,000+ global radio stations3D Globe station explorationSong detection (Shazam support)
🎵 Music
(23K)
subscription
12
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
Digital FM AM, Local Stations
Free

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.

50,000+ live radio stationsStations from 200+ countries1 million+ podcasts
🎵 Music
(241K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations
Listen to Music, Sports & News
Free

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.

Access 90,000+ global radio stationsReliable, drop-free streamingSave and access favorite stations
🎵 Music
(517K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows
Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows
Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows
by Dumb.com
Free

Listen to classic radio dramas, comedies, and westerns from the 1930s to 1950s. Relive the golden age of radio with a vast collection of vintage audio entertainment.

1930s-1950s radio showsClassic comediesVintage westerns
🎬 Entertainment
(102)
free
15
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
ooTunes Radio: Record & Alarm
Versatile ad-free radio player
$4.99

Access a vast global library of internet radio stations, including music, talk, and sports. Record live broadcasts, set alarms, and enjoy features like album art and YouTube integration.

Global radio station databaseRecord live broadcastsSet wake-up alarms
🎵 Music
(257)
paid
16
Radio USA : american radios FM
Radio USA : american radios FM
Radio USA : american radios FM
by Sebastien Rousseau
Free

Access over 3000 live radio stations and webradios from across the US with this application. Features include a powerful search, favorites list, and background playback for multitasking. Enjoy a simple interface and optimal sound quality for a seamless listening experience.

3000+ live radio stationsPowerful search engineFavorites list
🎵 Music
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
17
OTR - Old Timer Radio
OTR - Old Timer Radio
OTR - Old Timer Radio
Theater of the Mind!
Free

Relive the Golden Age of Radio with a vast collection of classic old-time radio plays, dramas, comedies, and more. Experience the "theater of the mind" with 24/7 broadcasts of beloved historical entertainment.

Golden Age of Radio broadcastsOld time radio playsMystery serials
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
18
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
Desi Radio - Indian Stations
The No.1 Indian Radio App
Free

Listen to a vast collection of Indian radio stations worldwide with features like rewind, pause, and forward. Set alarms to wake up to your favorite stations or use the timer to fall asleep to music. Customize the app's appearance and easily search for stations.

Rewind, Pause, Forward playbackAlarm and Timer functionsCustomizable Themes
🎬 Entertainment
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
19
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts
Free Live & Local Stations
Free

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.

Live radio streamingUnlimited music playlistsTop podcast library
🎵 Music
(637K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner
FM & AM Radio around the World
Free

Stream local and international FM/AM radio stations from around the world. Access over 100,000 stations covering music, sports, news, and more. Save favorites and listen in the background.

Stream radio from over 200 countriesAccess 10,000+ US radio stationsOver 100,000 worldwide stations
🔧 Utilities
(13K)
free with in-app purchases

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