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Best Shortwave Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good shortwave apps. We benchmark 204+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Shortwave

ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series#1

ShortsWave: Watch Drama Series by HALOFUN PTE. LTD.

Shorts & Drama Series
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.7😐(29K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#66in Entertainment
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Discover a vast collection of short-form drama series with compelling storylines and exceptional performances. Enjoy a seamless streaming experience with content optimized for on-the-go entertainment. Explore diverse genres and find your next favorite story.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great stories and storylines
  • 🚀 Decent episode lengths
  • 💡 Variety of content
  • 🔒 Reasonable pricing for episodes

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent reward system for watching ads
  • 💰 Expensive to watch full stories
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
Shortwave - AI Email#2

Shortwave - AI Email by Shortwave Communications, Inc.

AI-native email for business
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(710 ratings)
Free
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This AI-powered email client streamlines your inbox with intelligent organization, writing assistance, and team collaboration tools. It helps you manage emails, schedule meetings, and turn messages into actionable tasks, all while learning your unique style.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent email management
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Efficient email processing
  • 💡 Innovative AI features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent mobile app experience
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
  • 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
Radio Garden Live#3

Radio Garden Live by Radio Garden B.V.

Listen to worldwide live radio
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.6😐(2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore and listen to thousands of live radio stations from around the world. Simply rotate a globe to discover stations broadcasting from different cities and towns. Enjoy a seamless international radio experience with continuous playback, even when your device is asleep.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent quality, wide variety of stations
  • 🌍 Ability to explore radio stations around the world
  • 💡 Unique and engaging interface
  • 🎧 High-quality audio playback

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sudden UI changes causing functionality issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and station selection
  • 🔒 Restricted access to non-UK stations for UK users

More Shortwave apps to explore

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Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
Shortwave Broadcast Schedules
by Black Cat Systems
$3.99

Access up-to-date schedules for international longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave broadcast stations. Easily search for stations by various criteria and log your listening experiences. Never miss your favorite broadcasts with reminders and a personal logbook.

Broadcast schedules for 11,000+ stationsSearch by name, frequency, time, language, area, countryView stations currently on air
🌟 Lifestyle
(231)
free
5
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
HamSphere 5.0
Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver
Free

This virtual ham radio transceiver simulates HF bands from 10-160m, including 6m, 2m, and 70cm. It features USB, LSB, and CW modes, power settings, and built-in audio filters. Additional instruments can be unlocked via in-app purchases.

Virtual HF bands (10-160m)6m, 2m, and 70cm bandsUSB, LSB, and CW modes
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
free with in-app purchases
6
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App
FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner
Free

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.

Automatic song identificationLive broadcast rewindAdvanced CarPlay integration
🎵 Music
(67K)
subscription
7
SWLog
SWLog
SWLog
Shortwave & Amateur Radio Log
Free

Log amateur radio QSOs and broadcast transmissions on your mobile device. Supports QRZ lookups and various broadcast schedule queries for station identification. Features GPS integration and local log browsing, with the ability to upload to a main logging program.

Log amateur radio QSOsLog broadcast transmissionsQRZ lookups
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
8
Shortwave Messaging
Shortwave Messaging
Shortwave Messaging
by Cornfield Creative, LLC
Free

Connect with people nearby through public messages within a 70-foot radius. This social networking app utilizes location services and Bluetooth to facilitate local communication.

Public messaging70-foot communication radiusLocation-based
🌐 Social Networking
(1)
free
9
Shortwave Guide
Shortwave Guide
Shortwave Guide
by Vladyslav Haliuk
$8.99
$12.99 | 31% OFF

This application displays a real-time schedule of shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, sourced from the EiBi database. Users can rescan for updates, view specific frequencies, and update the entire broadcast schedule database.

Worldwide shortwave broadcast scheduleReal-time station listingsFrequency viewing
🔧 Utilities
(0)
paid
10
SWList
SWList
SWList
by Stefano Rampazzo
$3.99

Discover and identify shortwave radio stations with access to curated EiBi and Aoki lists. Explore stations by frequency, band, or search criteria, and view detailed transmission information, including location on a map.

Access EiBi and Aoki curated listsDiscover stations by frequency or bandSearch by station name, country, or language
🔧 Utilities
(4)
paid
11
All World Radios
All World Radios
All World Radios
Listed by Country & Language
Free

Discover and stream live radio stations from around the world, organized by country and language. Easily find stations to learn new languages or simply enjoy diverse global broadcasts.

Stream live radio stationsBrowse by countryBrowse by language
📊 Productivity
(12)
free with in-app purchases
12
SWListener - radio scanner
SWListener - radio scanner
SWListener - radio scanner
Short wave frequency finder
$0.99

Discover shortwave radio broadcasts with this app. View current transmissions, detailed information like language and target, and explore station schedules. Find broadcasts by frequency or station name.

Find broadcast schedulesView current transmissionsGet transmission details
🔧 Utilities
(41)
free
13
HamWaves
HamWaves
HamWaves
Your Guide to Amateur Radio
Free

This app guides aspiring amateur radio operators in the US through the licensing process. It covers exam study, taking the test, getting on the air, and understanding radio equipment and operations. It's designed for new and prospective Technician level operators.

FCC license process navigationExam study and testing informationGetting on-the-air guidance
📚 Education
(2)
free
14
Short Wave
Short Wave
Short Wave
by Rubik Smart Solutions
Free

Manage your logistics services with ease. Send, review, and track all your orders and any changes in real-time. Stay updated on your shipments from your mobile device.

Send ordersReview ordersTrack order changes
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
15
Radio: International
Radio: International
Radio: International
80+ World Radio
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
16
Broadcasts
Broadcasts
Broadcasts
Streaming radio on the go
Free

Stream internet radio stations from around the world with an intuitive, single-purpose application. Enjoy beautiful artwork, metadata, and cross-device syncing. Offers a free tier with a limited library or a full version for unlimited stations and advanced features.

Global internet radio streamingUnlimited station library (full version)Station artwork and metadata display
🎵 Music
(859)
freemium
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Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Rock Radio: Streaming Music
Internet Radio Music Player
Free

Stream a vast collection of internet radio stations dedicated to rock music. Explore diverse genres from classic to indie, metal to punk, with background audio support for multitasking.

Extensive rock music station listClassic rock channelsAlternative and indie rock
🎵 Music
(1.3K)
ad-supported
18
India Radios HD
India Radios HD
India Radios HD
The BEST Indian Radio app
Free

Stream your favorite Indian radio stations online in multiple languages. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with features like station selection by song, favorites, and playback controls. Supports Chromecast and Bluetooth devices.

Stream Indian radio stations worldwideSupports multiple Indian languagesSimple and elegant user interface
🎵 Music
(344)
free
19
Techno Radio+
Techno Radio+
Techno Radio+
Streaming Radio Music Player
Free

Stream a wide variety of internet radio stations focused on electronic music genres like techno, dubstep, drum & bass, and trance. Enjoy background audio playback while multitasking on your device.

Extensive selection of techno and electronic music stationsBackground audio playbackDiverse genres including dubstep, drum & bass, and trance
🎵 Music
(395)
ad-supported
20
NTS RADIO
NTS RADIO
NTS RADIO
Live radio & music discovery
Free

Discover global music through live radio broadcasts and an extensive archive of shows. Explore diverse genres from over 600 resident hosts, all ad-free. Support artists and the platform through voluntary subscriptions.

Live radio broadcastsExtensive music archivesGlobal music discovery
🎵 Music
(2K)
free with in-app purchases

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