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Best Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good radio apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Radio Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesSep 2026
2TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesSep 2026
3Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesSep 2026
4iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesSep 2026
5myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (243K)YesYesSep 2026
6FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026
7Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
8Radio AnywhereRadio AnywhereFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Radio

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App#1

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App by Firetruck Productions Ltd.

FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.6😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#76in 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
  • 🔍 Helpful song identification feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality for finding specific stations
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports#2

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports by TuneIn

Listen to News & FM Stations
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😞(1.1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#11in 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
  • 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
Simple Radio - FM AM Stations#3

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations by Streema, Inc.

Listen to Music, Sports & News
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(527K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#47in Music
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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.

What We Love

  • 🌐 Wide variety of radio stations
  • 🎧 Excellent audio quality
  • 📱 Easy to use interface
  • 🌍 Access to global radio stations
  • 🔍 Comprehensive search functionality
  • 🔖 Ability to save favorite stations
  • ⏱️ Sleep timer feature
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🔇 Audio cuts out or disconnects
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔀 Inability to play in background
  • 🗺️ Limited local station availability

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FAQ about Radio

What are the best radio apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our radio apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top radio apps we rank are free to download, including RadioApp - A Simple Radio App and TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports.
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ radio apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RadioApp allows you to explore and listen to radio stations from all over the world. It combines a classic analog-style tuner with modern features like automatic song identification, live rewind, and weather integration.
Key features include automatic song identification with Shazam integration, the ability to rewind live broadcasts up to 90 seconds, advanced CarPlay support for in-car use, real-time weather updates, multi-country station browsing, and the option to save favorite stations with iCloud sync.

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