Best Radio Shows Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good radio shows apps. We benchmark 245+ 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 Shows Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Radio SpiritsRadio SpiritsFree4.2★ (660)NoYesNov 2026
2iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (651K)YesYesNov 2026
3Oldies Radio+Oldies Radio+Free4.7★ (20K)YesNoNov 2026
4Audacy: Radio & Sports TalkAudacy: Radio & Sports TalkFree4.5★ (92K)YesNoNov 2026
5Mixcloud: Music, Mixes & RadioMixcloud: Music, Mixes & RadioFree4.8★ (91K)YesNoNov 2026
6Backstage RadioBackstage RadioFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Radio - Live AM FMRadio - Live AM FMFree5.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
8radio.net - AM FM Radio Tunerradio.net - AM FM Radio TunerFree4.7★ (70K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Radio Shows

Radio Spirits#1

Radio Spirits by RSPT, LLC

Old time radio
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.2(660 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Listen to classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio for free. Access an archive of recent shows and enjoy popular series. An optional subscription unlocks a vast library of thousands of on-demand programs.

4.8😐(651K 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
Oldies Radio+#3

Oldies Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

Streaming Radio Music Player
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😊(20K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to oldies music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Enjoy background audio playback while you multitask. Explore diverse channels featuring classic rock, big band, soul, and more.

What We Love

  • 🎶 Great music selection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎧 Variety of stations
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic music experience
  • 🎶 Excellent oldies music
  • 🎶 Diverse music genres

Room to Improve

  • 🔁 Repetitive commercials/ads
  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues
  • ⏱️ Long loading times

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FAQ about Radio Shows

What are the best radio shows apps for iPhone?
Radio Spirits tops our radio shows apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 660 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top radio shows apps we rank are free to download, including Radio Spirits and iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts.
Radio Spirits has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 245+ radio shows apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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