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Best Radio Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 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 (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
3iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesSep 2026
4Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesSep 2026
5myTuner Radio - Live StationsmyTuner Radio - Live StationsFree4.8★ (244K)YesYesSep 2026
6FM Radio AppFM Radio AppFree4.6★ (24K)YesYesSep 2026
7Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesSep 2026
8Sino RadioSino RadioFree5.0★ (4)NoNoAug 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
#71in 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
#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
  • 🤯 Confusing and frustrating user experience
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#3

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

Free Live & Local Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.8😐(641K 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
  • 🔇 Ads playing over live radio content
  • 🐛 Playback issues and song skipping
  • 🔇 Difficulty removing unwanted stations

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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 September 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 September 2026.
We track 246+ 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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