RadioApp
RadioApp offers a simple, intuitive interface for listening to radio stations globally, but recent updates have led to significant issues with ads, station availability, and app stability, contradicting developer claims of bug fixes.
RadioApp is praised for its classic analog tuner design and ease of use, allowing users to access local and international radio stations. However, recent reviews highlight a decline in performance, with frequent ad interruptions, stations becoming unavailable, and various glitches, even for premium subscribers.
What users like
- Simple and easy-to-use interface, often compared to classic car radiosR2R45R56R66
- Wide selection of local and international stations, allowing users to listen to hometown radio from afarR30R43R49R65
- Stable streaming and good sound quality when it worksR24R56R67
- CarPlay integration is appreciated by usersR51R201
What users complain about
- Excessive and repetitive ads, even for premium subscribers, often interrupting broadcastsR30R33R15R27
- Frequent issues with stations being unavailable or not found, including local and sports stationsR9R6R11R14
- App is glitchy, lags, buffers frequently, and sometimes crashes or stops playingR3R8R116R117
- Poor or non-existent customer support, especially for paying usersR6R15R39
- Premium subscription does not consistently remove ads or solve station availability issuesR11R15R88R166
- App sometimes turns on by itself unexpectedlyR17
- Difficulty finding specific local stations or adding new onesR14R39R90R206
Latest update · v2.0.115
What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):
• Bug fixes and stability improvements
Recurring themes
Who it's for
This app is for users who appreciate a simple, retro-style interface for listening to a wide variety of radio stations, especially if they want to access stations from different regions or their hometown R30R49R65. It might appeal to those who don't mind potential glitches and frequent ads in the free version . Users who prioritize a stable, ad-free experience, reliable station access, or responsive customer support, especially paying customers, should likely skip this app given current issues R6R15R88.
Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, focusing on issues like ads, station availability, and app stability. While the lifetime rating is high, the recent sentiment indicates a downward trajectory in user satisfaction. The developer's release notes for 'bug fixes and stability improvements' are directly contradicted by numerous recent user reports of ongoing bugs and instability.
Frequently asked
Does RadioApp have a premium version, and what does it offer?
Can I listen to local radio stations and sports broadcasts on RadioApp?
What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R2] One of best: I like this radio app. It is simple and easy to use and a premium subscription doesn’t break the bank.
- [R45] RadioApp, like operating a classic analog tuner: RadioApp is a standout in that it functions as if it’s a 70’s era component tuner. It features an FM dial with a tuning indicator where you swipe left or right to move up and down the dial. The frequency upon which you land has a number of stations indicated where you can select the specific one you have in mind according to the areas you have ch
- [R56] Easy, Intuitive, Free, It just works…AM and FM!: Thank you for the clean design and good engineering. RadioApp picks up all my area radio stations clear as a bell, even the ones that are scratchy on the traditional dial. Good job! I love the “tune sound” before locking into the frequency. Adds a touch we can all relate to. I will recommend.
- [R66] Simple and great: It works doesn’t do anything fancy or unnecessary just works
- [R30] Great …. Sorta: I love the app I love that I live in Tennessee and I can listen to my hometown stations. BUT the repetitive adds over and over and over like the Kroger add is so annoying
- [R43] The best radio app: Exactly what I was looking for. Has picked up every station from back home that I was looking for. App is reasonably priced network and service from this app has been perfect without any flaws or network errors.
- [R49] Love it: I love that I can be anywhere and still listen to my home station!
- [R65] ❤️: I love that I can listen to the same radio stations as my family across the country. We have also found a great little private station that is just our speed.
- [R24] Best Radio App on Any Platform: By far the best radio app I’ve used on any platform. Easy to use interface, large station list, and stable streaming. Does not distract from driving.
- [R67] No need to use VPN in China: Very stable. I like it.
- [R51] Great, clean, easy to use radio app.: I love this app! I love the ability to save presets from all across the world and tune in quickly. The devs are super quick to approve new radio stations. The app is rock solid and simple to use, carplay integration is aweesome. I'd love an Apple TV app.
- [R201] Decent secondary radio app: this app is OK for getting some extra stations that some of the other apps don’t have and the CarPlay addition is really great. because of the retro interface, which I think is pretty cool but not really usable for a primary music listening app. I only use it when there’s nothing I want to listen to on myTuner Radio.
- [R33] So many ads: It’s nice but there are soo many ads even in between songs
- [R15] Premium still gives you ads, ??: Functionally, the app is actually pretty decent. However, for the subscription price, it’s supposed to eliminate the ads it plays before streaming the station. I subscribed…and still have to sit through several ads before the stream starts. When I switch to a different station, no ads…and then when I switch back, the same set of ads play again. I messaged the devel
- [R27] WHERE DO ALL THE ADS COME FROM?: 2026 May- using the app for over a year. I listen to a local radio station (WSB) with no difficulties until recently. Now the app plays 3+ minutes of ads before streaming station. Behavior only began within the last week or two. What’s sad to me is it’s not uncommon to you’re the same ad repeat in the same block before the station starts streaming.
- [R9] Stations not available: This was a good app but then I tried to put it to one of my favorite stations the ranch and it wasn’t available and I’ve waited like a whole week and still nothing
- [R6] poor support: Don’t count on any support with this app. Developers only sporadically respond to support tickets. In my case, a local radio station stream stopped working in the app despite the same stream being up and running through other apps and through the broadcaster’s website. As with a previous issue I had, my support request went completely unanswered a month out and counting. Unacceptable
- [R11] Great app. Skip the paid version: Love this app and its great for listening to local radio. I bought the paid version because it made it sound like that was why I couldn’t listen to my favorite stations away from home but that problem was worse after paying so I dropped it. Consistently cannot listen to WNBA and NBA games for my teams when away from home it always “can’t find the station” even th
- [R14] terrible app: tried this app several times over years bc i need a simple way to find LOCAL stations. it does NOT do that. I try to tune in a local station 96.3 in panama city and it grabs one from who knows where.. i try to add a region just to add MY OWN REGION and the only option is other countries!!?!? GARBAGE APP.
- [R3] RadioApp: The app really doesn’t work 1/2 of the time it fads off and eventually 1.2 u will get to listen to music so much 100% static then anything else
- [R8] Station goes out after a few minutes of play: Not sure if this is a limitation for not having premium, but the station goes out and it changes to random soundscapes nothing to do with the station
- [R116] Lag: The app lags a lot when beginning/opening up or when paused. It’s a great app to listen to the radio in your area but the lag to log in to the station is irritating.
- [R117] Pretty good: It is good for listening to radio but it is very glitchy so be forewarned
- [R39] Great app, but issues suggesting stations to add: I tried to fill out the form to add a radio station suggestion and I want you to add 99.1 FM The Bear in Bangor, Maine. I didn’t understand the error code. They have a website and a streaming service on the website so you probably can add it to the app. I paid the $50 for the app. Other than reviewing the app, I don’t know how to get any technical
- [R88] Don’t get the subscription: Long time user loved the app finally got the subscription to get rid of the extra ads and you still get a ad everytime you open it or close the app and reopen it. So why am I paying for a subscription to get rid of ads but yet everytime I open my app it immediately starts an ad so I will be canceling my subscription
- [R166] Premium Doesn’t work: Idk what’s going on but I just payed for a year subscription and it didn’t work than I payed for a month subscription and it still doesn’t work I want a refund if it’s not going to work
- [R17] Turns on by itself: Great app, very easy to use. The problem is that it turns on by itself. My phone will be in another room, app closed from the task manager and I haven’t used it in days, and it will randomly turn on and start playing the last station I listened to. Sadly, I had to uninstall it to be sure it won’t happen at an inappropriate time.
- [R90] Not so good: Doesn’t have the correct radio stations
- [R206] Nice App: It still needs seriously tuning to be able to get more local stations,I live in Ghana 🇬🇭 and will be glad if all local stations can be implemented into this app then I will rate it 5stars
- [R1] 0nceGood - now notso much: …fix "stall " between station changes
- [R55] Sound cutoff: Sound cutoff and buffering frequently for three or four seconds every one minute after past two or three updates.
- [R13] Very nice: “RadioApp” sounds like a placeholder name from a bug tracker. But just call it “Radio” and aesthetic would click into place on its own!
- [R31] 👍👍👍: Great app! Reminds me of the old car radios! Blessings
- [R18] Annoying: Just another app hoping you forget about their free trial so they can charge you for an entire year of service. Trash
- [R37] Pretty good: It’s really good at its job but the premium stuff is annoying
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store