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Best Radio Receiver Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free radio receiver apps? 19 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Radio Receiver Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (67K)NoYesAug 2026
2Radio - ReceiverRadio - Receiver$3.994.7★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
3Echo: Global SDR ReceiverEcho: Global SDR ReceiverFree5.0★ (18)NoNoAug 2026
4Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (525K)NoYesAug 2026
5Radio Tuner - Live FM StationsRadio Tuner - Live FM StationsFree4.5★ (3.9K)YesYesAug 2026
6OpenMHzOpenMHzFree4.0★ (164)NoNoAug 2026
7SwR - SDR Shortwave RadioSwR - SDR Shortwave RadioFree—NoYesAug 2026
8Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Radio Receiver

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
#38in 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
Radio - Receiver#2

Radio - Receiver by appsolute GmbH

AM, FM, Internet Online Tuner
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😊(1.1K ratings)
$3.99
#35in Entertainment
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Stream over 40,000 radio stations and 25,000 podcasts from around the world. Features include a radio alarm clock, sleep timer, and the ability to add your own streams. Enjoy high-quality audio and personalized listening experiences.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great selection of radio stations
  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Ability to add custom streams
  • 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with loading/buffering
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inability to see volume level while adjusting
Echo: Global SDR Receiver#3

Echo: Global SDR Receiver by Mark Garrison Jr.

SDR Tuner, Shortwave & Scanner
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
5.0(18 ratings)
Free
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Tune into thousands of remote radio servers worldwide from your iPhone or iPad. Explore shortwave broadcasts, aviation communications, and more with a global interactive map and advanced tuning features. Enjoy uninterrupted background audio and a privacy-first experience.

More Radio Receiver 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
(525K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Radio Tuner - Live FM Stations
Online Radio Tuner FM Stations
Free

Access over 70,000 live radio stations from around the world, covering music, news, sports, and more. Enjoy background playback, search functionality, and personalized favorites. Record stations for later playback and add your own streams.

Access 70,000+ global radio stationsBackground audio playbackSearchable station directory
🎵 Music
(3.9K)
free with in-app purchases
6
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
OpenMHz
Listen to Police & Fire radio
Free

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

Live police and fire radio streams30-day transmission archiveOver 225 US radio systems
📡 News
(164)
free
7
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
SwR - SDR Shortwave Radio
KiwiSDR & Web-888 HF tuner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
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
9
EVOX Radio
EVOX Radio
EVOX Radio
by SIU KEUNG CHAN
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
10
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Radio・FM / AM・Local Stations
Live Transmitter・Music Player
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
Radio Channel Hawaii FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Hawaii FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Hawaii FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
12
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Indiana FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
13
Radio Channel Florida FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Florida FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel Florida FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream your favorite radio stations from Florida and around the world. Enjoy a simple interface with background playback, perfect for listening at home, work, or on vacation with an internet connection.

Global radio station streamingFlorida-specific stationsAirplay support
🎵 Music
(0)
free
14
Radio App: Simple AM, FM Tuner
Radio App: Simple AM, FM Tuner
Radio App: Simple AM, FM Tuner
My Music, Local Stations Live
Free

Access a wide variety of live radio stations, including local news, music, and sports. Easily set up favorites and switch between stations with a simple interface. Enjoy radio on the go with features like lock screen control and efficient data usage.

Vast array of radio stationsSimple car radio-like interfaceFast station switching
🎵 Music
(290)
free with in-app purchases
15
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
Radio Channel New Age FM Online Streaming
by Kai Hoeher
Free

Stream New Age music from radio stations worldwide. Enjoy a simple interface and background listening wherever you have internet. Perfect for relaxing at home, work, or on vacation.

Global radio station streamingCurated New Age stationsSimple user interface
🎵 Music
(0)
free
16
Ionaut — Ham Radio
Ionaut — Ham Radio
Ionaut — Ham Radio
HF propagation & DX tools
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Radio Australia - FREE Online Australian Radio (AU)
Radio Australia - FREE Online Australian Radio (AU)
Radio Australia - FREE Online Australian Radio (AU)
by Youssef Saadi
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
18
RF Toolbox: Ham Radio Tools
RF Toolbox: Ham Radio Tools
RF Toolbox: Ham Radio Tools
RF Calculators & Antenna Tools
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Radiara - FM & Internet Radio
Radiara - FM & Internet Radio
Radiara - FM & Internet Radio
Live Local Stations & Tuner
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
UK Radios - access all British Radios FREE!
UK Radios - access all British Radios FREE!
UK Radios - access all British Radios FREE!
by Valentin Collin
Free

Access a vast collection of British radio stations for free. Enjoy all music genres, podcasts, and audiobooks in one convenient application. Discover your favorite artists and songs with this comprehensive music finder.

Access to all British radio stationsFree music, podcasts, and audiobooksSupports all music genres
🎵 Music
(1)
free

FAQ about Radio Receiver

What are the best radio receiver apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our radio receiver 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 receiver apps we rank are free to download, including RadioApp - A Simple Radio App and Echo: Global SDR Receiver.
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 250+ radio receiver 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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