Best Transistor Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our transistor radio list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Transistor Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RadioApp - A Simple Radio AppRadioApp - A Simple Radio AppFree4.6★ (70K)NoYesNov 2026
2Radio Garden LiveRadio Garden LiveFree4.6★ (2.3K)YesYesNov 2026
3Radio App - Simple Radio TunerRadio App - Simple Radio TunerFree4.3★ (14K)NoYesNov 2026
4Simple Radio - FM AM StationsSimple Radio - FM AM StationsFree4.7★ (534K)NoYesNov 2026
5KeyUp RadioKeyUp RadioFree5.0★ (1)NoNoOct 2026
6FM / AM Radio AppFM / AM Radio AppFree—NoYesNov 2026
7AMRT Amateur Radio RF ToolkitAMRT Amateur Radio RF ToolkitFree—NoYesNov 2026
8EVOX RadioEVOX RadioFree—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Transistor Radio

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😊(70K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#94in Music
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 1
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 2
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 3
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 4
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 5
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App screenshot 6

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
  • 🔍 Helpful song identification feature

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and station unavailability
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 💰 Subscription model may be too expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality for finding specific stations
Radio Garden Live#2

Radio Garden Live by Radio Garden B.V.

Listen to worldwide live radio
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.6😐(2.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#64in Music
Radio Garden Live screenshot 1
Radio Garden Live screenshot 2
Radio Garden Live screenshot 3
Radio Garden Live screenshot 4
Radio Garden Live screenshot 5
Radio Garden Live screenshot 6

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
  • 🆓 Completely free app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sudden UI changes causing functionality issues
  • 🔍 Unreliable search and station selection
  • 🔒 Restricted access to non-UK stations for UK users
  • 🔧 App freezing and becoming unusable
  • 📢 Aggressive advertising and pop-ups
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner#3

Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner by TCV Technology Company Limited

FM & AM Radio around the World
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.3😐(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner screenshot 1
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner screenshot 2
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner screenshot 3
Radio App - Simple Radio Tuner screenshot 4

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward
  • 👍 Able to find local radio stations
  • 🚀 Extremely simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Excellent music station
  • 👍 Good app to listen to live sports and news
  • 👍 Nice radio

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Many stations not working or missing
  • 🔒 Requires premium for full access
  • 🔋 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work
  • 🐛 Doesn't allow scanning the dial
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as an actual tuner

More Transistor Radio apps to explore

FAQ about Transistor Radio

What are the best transistor radio apps for iPhone?
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App tops our transistor radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 70K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top transistor radio apps we rank are free to download, including RadioApp - A Simple Radio App and Radio Garden Live.
RadioApp - A Simple Radio App has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ transistor radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.