Best Old Radio Shows Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our old radio shows list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Old Radio Shows Apps (August 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Vintage Radio™	Free	4.3★ (180)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Radio Spirits	Free	4.2★ (602)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
3	Nostalgic Radio	Free	4.3★ (7)	No	No	May 2026
4	Old Time Radio Shows	Free	3.6★ (101)	No	Yes	Jul 2026
5	FDR - Old Time Radio	Free	—	No	No	Jul 2026
6	Oldies Radio+	Free	4.8★ (18K)	Yes	No	Aug 2026
7	Old Time Radio Detectives	Free	4.7★ (593)	Yes	No	Aug 2026
8	OTR Player	Free	4.5★ (770)	No	No	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Old Radio Shows

#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

#2

Radio Spirits by RSPT, LLC

Old time radio

Strong Contender

🎬 Entertainment

4.2(602 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

#3

Nostalgic Radio by I DID SOMETHING GOOD TODAY FOUNDATION

Bringing Back Golden Memories

Worth Considering

🎵 Music

4.3(7 ratings)

Free

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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.

More Old Radio Shows apps to explore

Old Time Radio Shows

Old Time Radio Shows

720+ Shows | 61,800+ Episodes

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

free with in-app purchases

FDR - Old Time Radio

FDR - Old Time Radio

Stream 23,000+ vintage shows

🎬 Entertainment

Streaming Radio Music Player

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.

Extensive oldies radio station selectionBackground audio playbackDiverse channel categories

free with in-app purchases

Old Time Radio Detectives

Old Time Radio Detectives

by Bruce Michael and Company

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

by Mobile Software Design, LLC

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

Old Time Radio Streamer

Old Time Radio Streamer

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

OTR - Old Timer Radio

OTR - Old Timer Radio

Theater of the Mind!

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

Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows

Dumb.com - Old Radio Shows

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

FM Radio - FM AM Live Station

FM Radio - FM AM Live Station

Live radio broadcast directory

Access a vast directory of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Stream music, news, sports, podcasts, and talk shows on a single, user-friendly platform. Enjoy global sounds anytime, anywhere.

Global FM/AM radio directoryAccess to 93,000+ stationsStream music, news, sports, podcasts

Radio FM & AM !

Radio FM & AM !

listen online to live radio

Stream live radio stations from around the world, both FM and AM. Easily discover popular local and international stations, or search by genre and mood. Listen while using other apps.

Listen to live FM/AM radioAccess thousands of global stationsPowerful search engine

free with in-app purchases

Radio FM AM・Local Stations

Radio FM AM・Local Stations

Music Player・Live Transmitter

Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations

Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations

Live Transmitter・Music Player

Old Time Radio App

Old Time Radio App

The Best Old time Radio

Stream live old time radio stations and listen to classic radio shows directly on your phone or tablet. Enjoy a variety of American old time radio content with this free application.

Stream live radio stationsListen to old time radio showsVariety of American radio content

by BAYOLOGY RADIO

AM radio sound of 50s and 60s!

Experience authentic AM radio from the 1950s and 60s with vintage music, jingles, commercials, and news. Enjoy a virtual broadcasting experience with DJs and real-time historical newscasts, all in a dynamic, non-playlist format.

Authentic 1950s & 60s AM radio soundVintage music, jingles, and commercialsReal-time historical newscasts

Relive the golden age of radio with this app that transports you to the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. Discover popular hits, forgotten gems, authentic jingles, retro commercials, and vintage DJ recordings.

1950s, '60s, and '70s musicAuthentic jinglesRetro commercials

Stream music from the 80s, 90s, new hits, and forgotten tracks. Enjoy live shows, podcasts, and make requests 24/7. This internet radio station offers a nostalgic, interactive experience.

80s, 90s, and new music streamingLive morning and afternoon showsPodcast playback

🎬 Entertainment

FAQ about Old Radio Shows

What are the best old radio shows apps for iPhone?

Vintage Radio™ tops our old radio shows apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 180 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free old radio shows apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top old radio shows apps we rank are free to download, including Vintage Radio™ and Radio Spirits.

Does Vintage Radio™ have ads or in-app purchases?

Vintage Radio™ has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.

How many old radio shows apps are on the App Store?

We track 248+ old radio shows apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What is Vintage Radio™?

Vintage Radio™ is an application that provides access to a vast collection of old-time radio shows from the Golden Age. It offers thousands of free episodes and an even larger library of over 40,000 shows across 550 programs through a subscription.

What are the key features of Vintage Radio™?

Key features include a massive library of old-time radio shows, the ability to browse by genre or series, create unlimited playlists, download episodes for offline listening, and a sleep timer for bedtime listening.

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