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Best Public Radio Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Looking for free public radio apps? 20 of our 221+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Top Picks for Public Radio

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(64K ratings)
FreeAds
#34in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
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😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in 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
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports#3

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports by TuneIn

Listen to News & FM Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😞(1.1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Music
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Access over 100,000 live radio stations worldwide, plus exclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized streams and on-demand content across all your devices.

What We Love

  • 🌎 Access to global radio stations
  • 🎧 Wide selection of content
  • 👍 Convenient for listening on-the-go
  • 🚀 Generally stable performance

Room to Improve

  • 🔈 Excessive and repetitive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent playback issues (buffering, skipping, repeating)
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model

More Public Radio apps to explore

4
WNYC
WNYC
WNYC
Tap into the NY conversation
Free

Access live and on-demand news, commentary, culture, storytelling, and music from New York's public radio station and its partners. Save podcasts for offline listening and stay updated on local and national headlines.

Live broadcast streamingOn-demand news and commentaryPodcast saving for offline listening
📡 News
(773)
free with in-app purchases
5
NCPR Public Radio App
NCPR Public Radio App
NCPR Public Radio App
by St Lawrence University, North Country Public Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore content, search for stories, bookmark favorites, and use the alarm clock feature to wake up to your preferred station.

Live streaming with DVR controlsOn-demand program accessStory and program search
🎵 Music
(60)
free
6
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Radio Garden Live
Listen to worldwide live radio
Free

Explore and listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. Simply rotate a globe to discover stations broadcasting from different cities and towns. Enjoy a seamless international radio experience with continuous playback, even when your device is asleep.

Global radio station discoveryInteractive globe interfaceLive streaming audio
🎵 Music
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
7
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News
Read, Listen, and Watch
Free

Access trusted local news, live radio, and television streams from the Bay Area. Discover original podcasts and video series, and stay updated on community events. Personalize your feed with topics that interest you most.

Personalized news feedLive TV and radio streamingOriginal podcasts and video series
📡 News
(9.3K)
free
8
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
9
WRVO Public Radio App
WRVO Public Radio App
WRVO Public Radio App
by WRVO-FM90 Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio streams with DVR-like controls, explore on-demand content from various providers, and set alarms. Bookmark favorite stories and programs for later playback or sharing.

Live streaming with pause/rewindOn-demand program accessProgram schedule viewing
📡 News
(96)
free
10
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
by KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access a library of on-demand podcasts. Enjoy integrated program schedules and easily share content with friends. The app also features a sleep timer and alarm clock.

Live radio streamingPause and rewind live audioOn-demand podcast listening
📡 News
(326)
free with in-app purchases
11
Capital Public Radio App
Capital Public Radio App
Capital Public Radio App
by Capital Public Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind, and explore on-demand content. Search for stories, bookmark favorites, and set alarms to wake up to your preferred station. Access programs from multiple providers with ease.

Live streaming with DVR controlsOn-demand program accessSearch public radio content
📡 News
(237)
free
12
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
13
WUGA Public Radio App
WUGA Public Radio App
WUGA Public Radio App
by University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Free

Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind the stream, and explore on-demand programs. Bookmark favorite content, set alarms to wake up to your station, and easily share stories with friends and family.

Live streaming with DVR controlsOn-demand program accessIntegrated program schedules
📡 News
(29)
free
14
Yellowstone Public Radio App
Yellowstone Public Radio App
Yellowstone Public Radio App
by Montana State University Billings
Free

Listen to live radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access program schedules. Explore news, bookmark content for later, and use the alarm clock feature to wake up to your favorite station.

Live audio streamingPause and rewind live audioProgram schedules
🎵 Music
(59)
free
15
TPR: Texas Public Radio
TPR: Texas Public Radio
TPR: Texas Public Radio
by Texas Public Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore schedules, search for stories, and set alarms to wake up to your favorite station. Bookmark content for later and share with friends.

Live streaming with DVR controlsOn-demand program accessIntegrated program schedules
📡 News
(127)
free
16
Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio
Colorado Public Radio
by Colorado Public Radio
Free

Access live news and music streams, read articles, and listen to podcasts from Colorado Public Radio. Send voice messages for a chance to be featured on air and receive push notifications for breaking news.

Live news and music streamsRead articles within the appListen to podcasts
📡 News
(330)
free
17
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
18
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk
Your Stations, News, Podcasts
Free

Access your favorite radio stations, live sports talk, news, and podcasts all in one free application. Enjoy on-demand content, exclusive extras, and save your preferred audio for later listening.

Live sports talk and play-by-playLocal and national news radioOn-demand music stations
🎵 Music
(92K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Vermont Public
Vermont Public
Vermont Public
by Vermont Public Radio
Free

Access local news, podcasts, and live radio streams. Watch featured videos and explore PBS shows. Receive breaking news alerts and important updates.

Livestream accessLocal news storiesPodcast listening
📡 News
(272)
free
20
Wisconsin Public Radio App
Wisconsin Public Radio App
Wisconsin Public Radio App
by University of Wisconsin - Extension
Free

Listen to live radio streams, pause and rewind audio, and explore on-demand content. Access news headlines, view program schedules, and set alarms. Share stories and programs easily with friends and family.

Live audio streamingPause and rewind live audioOn-demand content access
📡 News
(333)
free

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