1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Radio Shows

Best Radio Shows Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good radio shows apps. We benchmark 248+ 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
1iHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsiHeart: Radio, Music, PodcastsFree4.8★ (641K)YesYesOct 2026
2Oldies Radio+Oldies Radio+Free4.7★ (20K)YesNoOct 2026
3Radio SpiritsRadio SpiritsFree4.2★ (602)NoYesOct 2026
4Audacy: Radio & Sports TalkAudacy: Radio & Sports TalkFree4.5★ (92K)YesNoOct 2026
5Mixcloud: Music, Mixes & RadioMixcloud: Music, Mixes & RadioFree4.8★ (91K)YesNoOct 2026
6Backstage RadioBackstage RadioFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Panda Show Radio AppPanda Show Radio AppFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Air Show RadioAir Show RadioFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Radio Shows

iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts#1

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

Free Live & Local Stations
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.8😐(641K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in Music
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 1
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 2
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 3
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 4
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 5
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts screenshot 6

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+#2

Oldies Radio+ by Nick Culbertson

Streaming Radio Music Player
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.7😊(20K ratings)
FreeAds
Oldies Radio+ screenshot 1
Oldies Radio+ screenshot 2

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
Radio Spirits#3

Radio Spirits by RSPT, LLC

Old time radio
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.2(602 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Radio Spirits screenshot 1
Radio Spirits screenshot 2
Radio Spirits screenshot 3
Radio Spirits screenshot 4
Radio Spirits screenshot 5
Radio Spirits screenshot 6

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.

More Radio Shows apps to explore

FAQ about Radio Shows

What are the best radio shows apps for iPhone?
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts tops our radio shows apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 641K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top radio shows apps we rank are free to download, including iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts and Oldies Radio+.
iHeart: Radio, Music, Podcasts shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ radio shows apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Related searches

old time radio showsold radio showsconservative talk radio shows like clay travisold time radio shows for classic entertainmentbrowse bbc radio shows and musicdumb.com - old radio showsfreddie bell radio shows