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Talk Radio+ alternatives

Talk Radio+ users seek alternatives due to missing features like a favorites button and issues with station availability, particularly for conservative content. Many also experience technical problems like frequent playback interruptions and difficulty deleting unwanted stations. Alternatives offer more reliable streaming, better station management, or a specific focus on conservative programming.

Why users look for alternatives to Talk Radio+

The alternatives

TuneIn Radio

TuneIn Radio offers a wide variety of stations from around the world, including local radio, news, music, and international offerings, with solid suggestions for new stations R55. It is praised for reliably pulling in stations and its diverse content .

Better for: TuneIn Radio is better for users who want a broad selection of local and international radio stations and enjoy discovering new content . However, users should be aware of frequent and sometimes excessive ads, even in the paid 'Pro' version R51R53R54R57.

myTuner Radio
4.8★ · 241,670 ratings · Free

myTuner Radio provides access to many stations with good sound quality and is generally considered useful and convenient R66.

Better for: myTuner Radio might suit users looking for a wide array of stations and good audio quality . However, users should be prepared for numerous and disruptive ads, with some reporting issues closing them R65R67R68. There are also reports of unexpected charges after a trial and the removal of a free ad-supported version, making premium the only option at $35 annually R77.

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Audacy
4.5★ · 92,279 ratings · Free

Audacy offers access to local radio stations, including sports radio, with some users praising its audio quality .

Better for: Audacy is better for users who primarily listen to local radio stations, especially sports radio, and appreciate good audio quality . However, many users experience significant issues with excessive and repetitive commercials, playback problems like random stopping, skipping, and jumping back to the beginning of shows, and poor accessibility for some users R79R80R81R82.

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Conservative Talk Radio
4.8★ · 28,901 ratings · Free

Conservative Talk Radio provides a platform for conservative talk radio programs, including hosts like Hugh Hewitt, Glenn Beck, and Ben Shapiro, with a focus on delivering news and commentary from a Christian conservative viewpoint R108. It offers podcasts and a search feature .

Better for: This app is specifically designed for users seeking a dedicated platform for conservative talk radio and podcasts R108. Users appreciate its honest and transparent approach to news and the ability to access favorite shows in one place R108. However, users report significant issues with unclosable pop-up ads, frequent ad interruptions during content, connection problems, and app crashes R107R109R110.

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Stick with Talk Radio+ if

You should stick with Talk Radio+ if you enjoy its variety of talk radio, news, comedy, and especially old-time radio shows, and have not experienced the technical issues or content removal that bother other users .

Evidence note: No alternatives had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Does Talk Radio+ have a favorites feature?
No, Talk Radio+ currently lacks a favorites button, which users frequently request to save their preferred stations and avoid constant scrolling R2R9R24.
Are there ads on TuneIn Radio?
Yes, TuneIn Radio has ads, and users report them to be frequent and excessive, sometimes playing for 90+ seconds to start a stream or repeating endlessly, even for those who pay for the 'Pro' version R51R53R54R57.
Is myTuner Radio free?
myTuner Radio used to offer a free, ad-supported version, but users report that it no longer does, with a subscription now costing $35 annually R77.
Does Audacy have playback issues?
Yes, Audacy users frequently report playback issues such as the app stopping randomly, repeating itself, skipping, or jumping back to the beginning of shows, especially when trying to fast forward or scrub through content R81R82R83R85.
Does Conservative Talk Radio have pop-up ads?
Yes, Conservative Talk Radio users report that the app has pop-up ads that cannot be closed, often forcing them to restart the app multiple times R107. Some users also report the app pushing spam or connecting to third-party spam that claims their phone has a virus R113R120.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Talk Radio+ 5/5 · US Great Alternative to TV: I do wish you had a “favorites” button to keep a location for the channels that I listen to the most.
  2. [R9] Talk Radio+ 3/5 · GB Great app, but needs improvement: The App is great and works fine, but please include a favourites button. I am sick of scrolling looking for my preferred radio station as when I close it down it loses it. This would make a great addition to the app.
  3. [R24] Talk Radio+ 2/5 · GB Radio Station: Every time I use the radio app the previous station has gone, I usually use the same station, a bit annoying having to scroll through menu to find it again.
  4. [R14] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Ultimate Art Bell: The “Ultimate Art Bell” program is down. It’s the reason I keep this app.
  5. [R16] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US ALEX JONES: Was only using this app to listen to Alex Jones but that's no longer an option here. Am removing this app. Thumbs down👎🏼
  6. [R18] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Done: Was a halfway decent app. Used it to listen to Alex jones. Now I see you removed him. So I’m removing the app. The app doesn’t even work correctly in the first place. I have to press play every 5-10 minutes just to continue listening.
  7. [R20] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Alex Jones: Put Alex Jones back on. Jim Gray
  8. [R26] Talk Radio+ 2/5 · GB Stops playing after a few mins: While listening the radio will just stop playing, have to press pla again
  9. [R1] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Fox News channel problem: It’s obvious that you communist do not want us to be able to hear The Fox news channel radio. Like you don’t know how to fix the problem, you people are so corrup U-nerved
  10. [R6] Talk Radio+ 3/5 · US Lacks a Conservative Voice: App lacks conservative talk radio programs with hosts like Ben Shapiro, Rush Limbaugh, and Tucker Carlson.
  11. [R7] Talk Radio+ 2/5 · US Review: It’s very obvious that you are big leftist when it comes to politics. I am not right, I am not left. Putting political comedians on is a huge turn off and instant app change for me. A lot of people are very turned off by politics. Keep this a comedy channel, not a stage to promote your opinions, regardless of which side you are on.
  12. [R12] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Can't delete unwanted stations: I would like to delete radio stations from the list that comes up so that I only have the station(s) I want. I could NOT find a way to delete unwanted stations. Did I miss a setting??
  13. [R51] TuneIn Radio 1/5 · US Why does Tune-In Pro have so many ads?: I just listened to 4 ads on tune in. One was for tune in. I pay for the pro version. Ditching this app.
  14. [R53] TuneIn Radio 3/5 · US Twice the commercials.: I listen to talk radio a lot. On other streaming apps, you hear the complete show - including the regular ads during the show. On Tune-In app, they interrupt the show content to play commercials from the app. So, you get the radio ads AND ads from the app! 😡
  15. [R54] TuneIn Radio 2/5 · US Ads are ridiculous and wildly excessive: 90+ seconds of ads to start a stream. That’s completely unreasonable.
  16. [R55] TuneIn Radio 5/5 · US Local Radio: I have always enjoyed listening to a local radio station. Local updates are important to my family. Road and weather conditions, especially! Local radio personalities are always very helpful and friendly! Thank you for asking! Lin Wepking 🇺🇸
  17. [R65] myTuner Radio 1/5 · US Don’t bother for free: Ads are so obnoxious. I want to listen without friction but just to get on the station if live it takes 10 minutes. And the clicks feel mandatory for the ads.
  18. [R66] myTuner Radio 5/5 · US Muy útil: Excelente!
  19. [R67] myTuner Radio 3/5 · US Can’t close Ads: I don’t mind ads popping up when you open the app, but you can’t close the ads and get back to the station selection. Very aggravating!
  20. [R68] myTuner Radio 2/5 · US Too Many Ads: When I first started using TuneIn, it was amazing. Now there are way too many ads, and it’s frustrating. It’s become very difficult to enjoy listening to any station with so many interruptions.
  21. [R79] Audacy 1/5 · US Excessive commercials: Good app but the commercials are excessive and repetitive sometimes in the same break. Makes in unlistenable.
  22. [R80] Audacy 4/5 · US Needs accessibility improvements for voiceover users, and needs a fix for an ongoing playback issue: I love the Audacy app. While it is not perfect as far as accessibility is concerned and could use some updates in that field for us blind users, using voiceover, overall, I’m able to use the app. Other than accessibility improvements, the only thing that I would like to see fixed, which when it is
  23. [R81] Audacy 3/5 · US App is acting up again...: Stops randomly, repeats itself. No other app behaves like that. June 2026.
  24. [R82] Audacy 1/5 · US Barely works: Constant issues on playback. Pausing causes the time to jump chapters. The UI is absolute garbage. Humans use the app, not robots. A Resume Playback button should be more than 3 pixels.
  25. [R107] Conservative Talk Radio 1/5 · US Poppy’s: The App is becoming unusable. They keep having popups that you cannot close. There is no X or Close button. I am constantly having to complete close the app and restart in order to get past the popup. Now they are doing multiple unclosable popups that force me to close the app multiple times.
  26. [R108] Conservative Talk Radio 5/5 · US Honest & Transparent: They tell it like it is, even when the news is not in favor of a Christian conservative viewpoint. Thanks for keeping it real.
  27. [R109] Conservative Talk Radio 3/5 · US If it’s what I must use, then I must: I appreciate the ability to stream shows (ok, only the blaze network) easily-ish. I understand it’s not your fault that Facebook interferes with ALL my audio sources when scrolling. HOWEVER - the experience is nearly ruined by the constant backing-up hiccups during play, and reloading/restarting the app because I didn’t hold my mouth quite right while flippi
  28. [R110] Conservative Talk Radio 1/5 · US Connection: Will not connect to radio station.
  29. [R57] TuneIn Radio 2/5 · US Just be aware: Using the free version. I find many stations to be more commercial time rather than content.
  30. [R77] myTuner Radio 1/5 · US PREMIUM IS THE ONLY OPTION: I used to listen for free (ad supported version.) The app no longer offers the free version. Subscription is $35 as of 7/3/26
  31. [R83] Audacy 5/5 · US No one can help: I have called three times and left messages but no one ever calls back. When I stop the feed and restart it backs up to beginning of show or 15 to 40 minutes and repeat over and over. It use to be good but if I need to advance or backup it will jump back a lot and repeat what I have heard.
  32. [R85] Audacy 1/5 · US An absolute joke: I’ve written about 10 reviews now over the course of 2 years for this app. If this app would actually work the way it’s supposed to, it would be decent. The only thing is, the people who work there are completely brain dead morons and can’t figure out how to fix bugs in the app. It’s 2026 and these idiots can’t figure out how to have audio play without it skipping forward and bac
  33. [R113] Conservative Talk Radio 1/5 · US Pushes Spam: The app will push you spam and connects you to third party spam. It tells you that your phone needs updating or that you have a virus. This pops up on my phone only when I’m using g the app.
  34. [R120] Conservative Talk Radio 2/5 · US Hopeful, but clicked on one and it said my phone had a virus: One show worked fine, one was too old, and when I clicked on a third it said my phone had a virus. I don’t know if that’s true or if it was just an ad, nonetheless I deleted the app. Not messing with that.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store