Best Shortwave Radio Apps

HamSphere 5.0

Virtual Ham Radio Transceiver

Free

Explore a virtual Ham Radio transceiver app offering a trial with 10-160m virtual HamSphere HF bands, various modes, filters, and extras to enhance your experience. Engage in amateur radio communication on multiple frequencies with ease.

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App

FM/AM Home & Car World Tuner

Free

Discover a worldwide radio station tuner app that allows you to easily tune in to local and global stations using a unique analog-like tuner. Featuring a range of functions such as station seeking, favorite stations, alarm clock, and sleep timer. Subscribe to unlock all features and enjoy a personalized radio experience!

All World Radios

Listed by Country & Language

Free

Discover a vast collection of international radios, easily accessible by country and language, allowing you to listen to unlimited 24/7 streams from around the world. Simply tap on a country or language to start listening, making it easy to explore and enjoy global radio content.

OpenMHz

Listen to Police & Fire radio

Free

OpenMHz allows users to tune in to live radio streams from police, fire, aviation, and other emergency services around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date on incidents and events in real-time. Download OpenMHz now to listen in on emergency communications!

Police Scanner Radio & Fire

Live Breaking News & Alerts

Free

Access real-time police radio scanner feeds from across the globe with this app. Stay updated on emergencies, accidents, and law enforcement activities in your area. Download now to listen in on breaking news and stay informed.

myTuner Radio App Australia

Digital FM AM, Local Stations

Free

Access thousands of live radio stations from over 200 countries with myTuner Radio. Listen to music, news, and sports effortlessly on your iOS device. Join over 40 million users worldwide for the best radio streaming experience!

SWLog

Shortwave & Amateur Radio Log

Free

This mobile application allows users to log amateur radio and broadcast transmissions locally and upload them to a main logging program later. It offers various features, including QRZ lookups, GPS integration, and program schedule queries, to help users efficiently log and manage their transmissions - start logging now!

Ham Radio Prep

Ham Radio License Study App

Free

Study for your Ham Radio License with premium video lessons, quizzes, and analytics to track progress. Access all 3 license levels, practice tests, and exam readiness dashboards for effective preparation. Join thousands of students who have chosen this app to excel in their amateur radio license exams.

Shortwave Broadcast Schedules

by Black Cat Systems

$3.99

For shortwave radio enthusiasts, an app with schedules for 11,000+ broadcast stations is available. Track favorite stations, set reminders, and log heard stations with ease. Never miss a broadcast with this essential tool for SWLs.

Police Scanner: Fire Radio

Live Emergency & Breaking News

Free

Stay updated on emergency situations with real-time feeds from police scanners and fire radios. Listen in to live broadcasts for awareness and safety. Download now to stay informed.

Police Scanner +

Police, EMS, ATC & Fire Radio

Free

Stay informed of police, EMS, and ATC activities in real-time with this app. Listen to live broadcasts from law enforcement and emergency services to stay updated on incidents in your area. Download now to enhance your awareness and safety.

On-Air Net Scraper

Amateur Radio On-Air Nets Tool

Free

This application provides Amateur Radio operators with a comprehensive tool for managing on-air nets, check-ins, and messaging, featuring real-time data awareness, email integration, and multi-screen displays. With this app, users can track multiple nets, send and receive messages, and access detailed ham information, all while listening to live audio and participating in digital radio texting.

Simple Radio - FM AM Stations

Listen to Music, Sports & News

Free

A live radio streaming app offering a wide selection of AM and FM channels featuring music, sports, news, and talk shows. Tune in to your favorite stations on-the-go.

Vintage Radio Lite

by Orion Internet Services, LLC

Free

Experience a treasure trove of classic radio shows with over 1,000 episodes from various genres on Vintage Radio Lite. Dive into the past and relive the best days of radio with drama, comedy, and crime-detective shows. Download now and indulge in hours of entertainment!

Radio Spirits

Old time radio

Free

"Immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Radio with this app featuring classic shows like Sam Spade, Jack Benny, and more. Enjoy free access to a selection of Old Time Radio shows or subscribe for full library access, with background play and AirPlay support available. Visit www.radiospirits.com for more Old Time Radio content."

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner

FM & AM Radio around the World

Free

"Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner" is a user-friendly application that allows you to easily tune into your favorite FM radio stations with a simple and intuitive interface. Discover new stations, save your favorites, and enjoy listening to music, news, and more wherever you go. Download now to experience the convenience of a seamless radio listening experience.

SWListener - radio scanner

Short wave frequency finder

$0.99

Discover broadcast schedules for shortwave radio transmissions with SWListener. Easily find frequencies, stations, and schedules in the shortwave broadcasting world. Note: This app does not play radio - you need a radio receiver to listen.