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Best Radio Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

RadioApp is the household name in radio apps, but it's far from the only option. We track 246+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Radio Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesAug 2026
2TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesAug 2026
3iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (639K)YesYesAug 2026
4Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesAug 2026
5myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (243K)YesYesAug 2026
6Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
7FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesAug 2026
8Radiomap - World Radio LiveRadiomap - World Radio LiveFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Radio Apps

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
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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#2

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports by TuneIn

Listen to News & FM Stations
Strong Contender
🎵 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
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#3

iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts by iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc.

Free Live & Local Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(639K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Music
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for listening to radio stations
  • 👍 Variety of music and podcast content
  • 💡 Ability to listen to stations from different locations
  • 🚀 Efficient music streaming

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔇 Intrusive and repetitive ads

More Radio Apps apps to explore

4
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
(526K)
free with in-app purchases
5
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
myTuner Radio - Live Stations
AM, FM, Internet: Local Tuner
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
(243K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
(24K)
subscription
8
Radiomap - World Radio Live
Radiomap - World Radio Live
Radiomap - World Radio Live
Explore the Radio Garden
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
9
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
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Radio FM: Music, News & Sports
Internet Stations & Podcasts
Free

Stream thousands of live online radio stations, popular podcasts, and drama shows. Discover music, news, sports, and more from over 190 genres worldwide. Features include a sleep timer, alarm clock, and car mode for a seamless listening experience.

Stream live radio stations worldwideListen to popular podcastsDiscover drama shows
🎵 Music
(89K)
free with in-app purchases
11
MultiRadioApp
MultiRadioApp
MultiRadioApp
by Klaus Hansen
$0.99
🎵 Music
(0)
12
RadioLive App
RadioLive App
RadioLive App
Stream Radio Worldwide
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
13
KSUT Radio App
KSUT Radio App
KSUT Radio App
by KUTE Inc.
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
14
MultiRadioApp Lite
MultiRadioApp Lite
MultiRadioApp Lite
by Klaus Hansen
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
15
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
16
GX - Radio App
GX - Radio App
GX - Radio App
by Joseph Williams
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
17
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
18
Thunderbolt Radio App
Thunderbolt Radio App
Thunderbolt Radio App
Radio & Music, DJ Chat & more
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
MRG.fm Radio App
MRG.fm Radio App
MRG.fm Radio App
Radio Stations, Great Music
Free

Access 16 diverse radio stations featuring music from the '60s to today, including classical, jazz, rock, and hip hop. Enjoy high-quality, ad-free streaming with options for premium membership to unlock even more exclusive content and superior audio.

16 diverse music radio stationsAd-free listening experienceHigh-quality AACplus audio streaming
🎵 Music
(2)
freemium
20
Local Radio Now
Local Radio Now
Local Radio Now
by Vipology Inc
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

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FAQ about Radio Apps

What are the best radio apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our radio apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 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 August 2026.
We track 246+ radio apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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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