Best Public Radio Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free public radio apps? 20 of our 246+ tracked titles are free to download β€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Public Radio Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7β˜… (76K)YesNoNov 2026
2RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6β˜… (69K)NoYesNov 2026
3myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8β˜… (245K)YesYesNov 2026
4KAFM Public RadioKAFM Public RadioFree4.9β˜… (8)NoNoOct 2026
5WBHM Public RadioWBHM Public RadioFree4.5β˜… (74)NoNoOct 2026
6WRVO Public Radio AppWRVO Public Radio AppFree4.6β˜… (102)NoNoOct 2026
7KCBX Public RadioKCBX Public RadioFree4.9β˜… (68)NoNoOct 2026
8KSJD Public RadioKSJD Public RadioFree4.5β˜… (14)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Public Radio

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
πŸ“‘ News
4.7😐(76K ratings)
FreeAds
#24in 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

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

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • πŸ› Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • πŸ› Poor UI with ads
  • πŸ› Too many ads
  • πŸ› Biased and unbalanced content
  • πŸ› Buggy and unreliable
  • πŸ› Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • πŸ› Excessive data usage
  • πŸ› Cluttered and confusing interface
  • πŸ› Loses playlist and other key features
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😊(69K 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

  • πŸ‘ Simple and intuitive interface
  • πŸš€ Smooth and reliable performance
  • 🌍 Wide selection of global radio stations
  • πŸ’‘ Nostalgic radio tuning sound effects
  • πŸ” Helpful song identification feature

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • πŸ”‹ Potential battery drain
  • πŸ’° Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
  • πŸ” Limited search functionality for finding specific stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations#3

myTuner Radio - Live Stations by Appgeneration Software

AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
Worth Considering
🎡 Music
4.8😐(245K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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

  • πŸš€ Fast and responsive
  • 🌍 Wide selection of global radio stations
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive user interface
  • 🎧 Good sound quality
  • πŸ’° Affordable one-time payment for ad-free version

Room to Improve

  • πŸ“’ Excessive and intrusive ads in free version
  • πŸ”‡ Audio issues like pausing, stuttering, and volume problems
  • πŸ”’ Geolocation restrictions on some stations
  • πŸ” Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • πŸ”‹ Drains battery quickly

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FAQ about Public Radio

What are the best public radio apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our public radio apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 76K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top public radio apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and RadioApp - A Simple Radio App.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 246+ public radio apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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