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Best Radio Frequency Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good radio frequency apps. We benchmark 249+ 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 Frequency Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesAug 2026
2Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (530K)YesYesAug 2026
3Radio Online App・FM AM StationRadio Online App・FM AM StationFree4.6★ (565)NoYesAug 2026
4AM_SW RadioAM_SW RadioFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
5RepeaterBookRepeaterBookFree4.2★ (240)NoYesAug 2026
6Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
7RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeRadioLand 2.0: Radio Near MeFree4.8★ (122)NoNoAug 2026
8SwR - SDR Shortwave RadioSwR - SDR Shortwave RadioFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Radio Frequency

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
#60in 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
Police Scanner Radio & Fire#2

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.6😊(530K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#10in News
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Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🔒 Helpful during emergencies
  • ⭐ Excellent app

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent coverage
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🚧 Buggy
Radio Online App・FM AM Station#3

Radio Online App・FM AM Station by Mihajlo Jocic

Live Stations: Music & News
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6(565 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Stream thousands of live radio stations from across the globe. Enjoy music, news, talk shows, and podcasts in a single, intuitive application. Save your favorite stations and easily discover new ones.

More Radio Frequency apps to explore

4
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
AM_SW Radio
AM-SW-Ham from worldwide rcvrs
Free

Access and stream live radio broadcasts from hundreds of volunteer-run receivers worldwide. Experience shortwave radio reception from 100kHz to 30MHz using AM or SSB modes, as if you were physically at the receiver's location.

Global receiver accessLive audio streamingAM and SSB modes
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
5
RepeaterBook
RepeaterBook
RepeaterBook
by Nicolas Associates Ltd
Free

Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

Offline repeater directoryWorldwide coverageComprehensive search options
🔍 Reference
(240)
free
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
RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near Me
RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near Me
RadioLand 2.0: Radio Near Me
Coverage maps, MLB affiliates
Free

Discover FM radio stations you should be able to receive based on your location. This app uses a propagation algorithm to predict signal range, factoring in terrain and obstacles. Explore stations in North America, Bermuda, and the Caribbean with detailed coverage maps and interference analysis.

FM radio station reception predictionLocation-based signal range analysisCoverage maps for US stations
🔧 Utilities
(122)
free
8
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
KiwiSDR & Web-888 HF tuner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
FM Radio - FM AM Live Station
Live radio broadcast directory
Free

Access a vast directory of live FM and AM radio stations from around the world. Stream music, news, sports, podcasts, and talk shows on a single, user-friendly platform. Enjoy global sounds anytime, anywhere.

Global FM/AM radio directoryAccess to 93,000+ stationsStream music, news, sports, podcasts
🎵 Music
(1)
free
10
Radio Channel Kansas FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Kansas FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Kansas FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Live Transmitter・Music Player
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports
Listen to News & FM Stations
Free

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.

100,000+ live AM/FM radio stationsExclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, audiobooksApple Music Radio streaming
🎵 Music
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
13
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
14
Tha Frequency FM Radio
Tha Frequency FM Radio
Tha Frequency FM Radio
Licensed Digital Radio
Free

This platform offers live DJ mixes, independent artist showcases, and curated playlists 24/7. It amplifies real voices from creators, entrepreneurs, and DJs, focusing on discovery and cultural relevance. Tune in for hip-hop, R&B, and emerging sounds.

Live DJ mixesIndependent artist showcasesCurated playlists
🎵 Music
(8)
ad-supported
15
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Seventies FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
16
Radio Channel Illinois FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Illinois FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Illinois FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream your favorite radio stations from Illinois and around the world. Enjoy a simple interface with background playback, perfect for listening at home, work, or on vacation. Offers a curated selection of top stations for easy enjoyment.

Listen to global radio stationsTop Illinois FM stationsAirplay support
🎵 Music
(1)
free
17
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Sixties FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream your favorite radio stations from the 1960s worldwide. Enjoy a simple interface with background music support, perfect for listening anywhere with an internet connection.

Top 60s radio stationsGlobal streamingAirplay support
🎵 Music
(1)
free
18
Radio Channel Big Band FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Big Band FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Big Band FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream Big Band and Swing music from top radio stations worldwide. Enjoy background listening with a simple interface, accessible anywhere with an internet connection.

Global radio stationsBig Band and Swing focusAirplay support
🎵 Music
(2)
free
19
Radio La Mega 97.9 FM
Radio La Mega 97.9 FM
Radio La Mega 97.9 FM
Enjoy La Mega Radio App
Free

Listen to live music, news, and entertainment from multiple stations. This easy-to-use app provides 24/7 access to your favorite programming online, allowing you to enjoy content while multitasking.

Live radio streamingMultiple station accessEasy-to-use interface
🎵 Music
(2)
free
20
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
Simple FM Radio: Live Stations
AM, Music, News & CarPlay
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

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FAQ about Radio Frequency

What are the best radio frequency apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our radio frequency apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 67K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top radio frequency apps we rank are free to download, including RadioApp - A Simple Radio App and Police Scanner Radio & Fire.
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 249+ radio frequency 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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