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Radio FM

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Radio FM offers a wide selection of stations and generally good audio quality, but it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, frequent app crashes, and issues with premium subscriptions not removing ads.

4.6★ lifetime (89,219) Free to download since 2015 by RadioFM updated 0.0 mo ago recent negative 32% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads & Monetization Performance & Stability Station Selection & Quality User Experience & Interface
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Radio FM provides access to a broad range of radio stations, with many users appreciating its selection and sound quality. However, recent reviews highlight significant problems including excessive and unavoidable advertisements, frequent app freezing and crashing, and a perceived lack of value for a paid subscription that often fails to remove ads.

What users like

  • Wide selection of radio stations available, including international and niche genresR17R21R23R26
  • Good audio quality and clear reception for many stationsR107R344R71R89
  • Works well with external devices like JBL speakers and CarPlay for some usersR18R61
  • Some users find it works on older devicesR16

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including pop-ups and full-screen video ads that disrupt listeningR1R2R3R10
  • Premium subscription does not remove ads, leading to user frustration and accusations of fraudR7R34R79R124
  • Frequent app crashes, freezing, and stations cutting off, especially when the screen locks or switching between appsR4R13R31R45
  • Difficulty changing stations and unreliable playback, with some stations pausing or not workingR42R55R95R217
  • Issues with account creation and login, preventing some users from accessing the appR27R40R50R54
  • Some users report the app unexpectedly playing music or being difficult to uninstallR29R77
  • CarPlay integration is inconsistent, with some users reporting it doesn't workR72
  • Concerns about malware advertisements and inappropriate contentR12R32R73
  • Poor search functionality and station organization, making it hard to find desired stationsR25R90R95R182

Latest update · v20.3.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- This update includes performance enhancements and refinements for a smoother, more reliable listening experience.

Recurring themes

Ads & Monetization negative
Many users are extremely frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads, including pop-ups, full-screen video ads, and ads that play even after purchasing a premium subscription. This contradicts the developer's implicit promise of a smoother experience with performance enhancements.R1R2R3R7
Performance & Stability negative
The app frequently crashes, freezes, or stops playing music, especially when the phone locks or users switch between apps. This directly contradicts the developer's notes about 'performance enhancements and refinements for a smoother, more reliable listening experience'.R4R13R28R31
Station Selection & Quality mixed
Many users appreciate the wide variety of stations available and good audio quality. However, some report difficulty finding specific stations, unreliable playback, or that certain stations no longer work.R17R21R23R25
User Experience & Interface negative
Users complain about issues like difficulty changing stations, poor search functionality, and problems with account creation and login. Some also mention the app unexpectedly playing music or being hard to uninstall.R29R40R50R54

Who it's for

This app is for users who prioritize a wide selection of radio stations and good audio quality, are willing to tolerate a significant number of intrusive ads, and do not mind potential app stability issues R17R21R107R2. It is not for users who expect an ad-free experience, even with a paid subscription, or who require a highly stable and reliable app for continuous listening R7R31R124.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the overwhelming ad experience and app stability issues. While the lifetime rating is high, the recent sentiment indicates a significant decline in user satisfaction, suggesting a negative trajectory for the app's performance and user experience.

Frequently asked

Does Radio FM offer a premium version without ads?
While Radio FM offers a subscription, many users report that paying for premium does not remove the ads, leading to frustration and accusations of fraud R7R34R124.
Why does Radio FM keep crashing or stopping?
Many users report that the app frequently crashes, freezes, or stops playing music, especially when the phone locks, or they switch to other apps R4R13R31R45.
Are there too many ads in Radio FM?
Yes, a significant number of recent reviews indicate that the app has an excessive amount of intrusive ads, including pop-ups and full-screen video ads that disrupt the listening experience R2R3R10.

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.

  1. [R17] 5/5 · US Love the station offered: I can just find whom I’m in the mood for and just sit back and chill. Love all the different selections of artist. I listen mostly on a iPod so as long as I have WiFi I’m good. Thanks for making this app! Respect
  2. [R21] 5/5 · US Great radio app: It has the stations I want which is great
  3. [R23] 5/5 · US Lots of stations: Go to your city and find stations you want great app
  4. [R26] 5/5 · US Thank you for your service: I am an immigrant from Ukraine, and I am listening to my own songs and news!!!
  5. [R107] 3/5 · US It’s perfect: Very clear, I love it
  6. [R344] 3/5 · CA Merci! Viel en Dank! Thank you! Tashakkor!: I am so grateful for this app! Love it! Great quality and service! Simply one of the best things, specially during Covid..!
  7. [R71] 5/5 · US Light Classical Music From Venice: Wonderful light classical music without any commercials. The only suggestion I would make would be for an indication, oral or otherwise, of what is being played. There now is no indication of what the listener is listening to.
  8. [R89] 5/5 · US Good reception: Thanks for this app
  9. [R18] 5/5 · US Works great with my JBL: I love this app because it turns my JBL Flip 6 into a radio, I love that I can put my JBL in my bike’s basket, fire up the app, and enjoy the radio like it’s a car radio.
  10. [R61] 5/5 · US CarPlay integration: I Like how nicely it integrates with my CarPlay
  11. [R16] 5/5 · US Thank you!: I’ve never written an app review, but after a long search I found this- the only radio player to work on older devices. I’m thrilled- thank you!!
  12. [R1] 3/5 · US Pop ups: Too many pop ups and ads
  13. [R2] 1/5 · US Excessive forced ads: Excessive Ads & pop-ups destroyed this app. Cannot minimize window preventing the listener from conducting simultaneous activities on other apps. Oh! Did I mention the ads are Excessive preventing music from playing.
  14. [R3] 1/5 · US Getting worse and worse!: Ads ruined this app. I get it, couple of time you get an ad, but now literally every single time you switch between apps and you want to get back to the same screen with the station info, you get an ad.
  15. [R10] 3/5 · US Commercials: Too many commercials
  16. [R7] 2/5 · US Advertising does NOT go away: I was led to believe that subscribing would allow avoiding these long advertisements. They DO NOT go away. They are embedded in the streams. I will not be renewing my subscription for $49!
  17. [R34] 1/5 · US Popup ads: Cannot even get to music with the popup ads Really ridiculous….iPhone out of storage… cleanup iPhone…. Can’t even get out of it without closing AP. I pay for my subscription and will cancel soon if this is not fixed I see another review written in January about ads also. It’s now may 1 and still not fixed
  18. [R79] 1/5 · US Used to be free: This app used to be free, then ads started,now you have to pay for a subscription to use it. I deleted this app it’s not worth a subscription. Some stations had to be deleted because they were no longer playing. I can remember when apps were free or $1.99. Now greed has taken over and it’s pay-pay-pay! I can do without it.
  19. [R124] 1/5 · US Don’t pay for the premium (Fraudulent): I paid to subscribe for the premium why am I still getting ads? This is completely unacceptable. DON’T pay for any premium!
  20. [R4] 1/5 · US Not working: This radio app isn’t opening at all... Why?!!!
  21. [R13] 1/5 · US Shuts down: Cuts off when my screen shuts down and it never did that before just started when the app was changed
  22. [R31] 1/5 · US Music turns off every time phone locks…: App is currently useless, if not broken altogether - Try to listen to music using the app and the app stops working every time your phone goes to the Lock Screen. Worse yet? You unlock your phone and the app wants to feed you an ad every time you unlock your phone. 🤦🏻 Time to move on to an actually working app. 👋🏽
  23. [R45] 3/5 · US Why is my location blocked?: Why is my location blocked? It used to work fine in Hong Kong, but after the update, it crashes after closing the ad! I hope this gets fixed soon.
  24. [R42] 2/5 · US Used to be good: It was was a Very good app, with every update, it started to go downhill; more advertising, and now, the Magic FM station it’s not working, period. I reported so many times, nothing happened. Maybe it’s time to uninstall this and look for something better.
  25. [R55] 3/5 · US App is “okay” and has issues: Would be a great app if they could fix issues. For one, it is difficult to change stations. If I am listening to one station and try to listen to another, it simply plays the existing station and I have to click on the new one several time before it actually changes. Second, some of the stations are unreliable and constantly pause during the middle of a song. And last
  26. [R95] 3/5 · US Good selection poor design: It would be nice if I could see a whole selection of the stations or categories alphabetize. Most of the stations seem to work but some do not. It would be nice if there was a more logical order to the stations searches either by alphabet or by frequency.
  27. [R217] 3/5 · US Good app: Some station are not coming on fix this
  28. [R27] 5/5 · US RadioFM App is Working Perfectly NOW...: [6-19-2025 UPDATE] RadioFM App has been updated to V 2.2.1, which no longer has the originally reported 'Account Registration Page' issue. Matter Solved. Thanks Developer. [6-02-2025 Review] RadioFM App Does NOT Work... Beyond the required 'Account Registration Page.' Regardless of how many times a password is edited for compliance with this app's require
  29. [R40] 1/5 · US Might be good if you could set up an account. You can’t.: Downloaded the app. Opened. Tried to set up a new account. Used Apple Passwords to create a password. App kept giving backtalk about structure of passwords. Followed the instructions. Kept getting same backtalk. DELETE.
  30. [R50] 1/5 · US Better options: Nightmare from the beginning. Signed in using iOS log in than could not sign in to MacBook. Do not expect the best in audio experience. Read the title!
  31. [R54] 2/5 · US Login bugs?: Tried literally a dozen times to set up an account... Gave up and went in without one... So-so selection of stations in my favorite genre.
  32. [R29] 1/5 · US Play on it on: My phone can be sitting on the table and it will start playing on it it my happen 3 to 1 time a day
  33. [R77] 1/5 · US can’t get it off my phone, dev please help: my daughter downloaded this app and i don’t want it. now i can’t get rid of it. what gives? there’s no way to remove the app from my phone. please help.
  34. [R72] 1/5 · US CarPlay: This app shows up in CarPlay but does not work. Plays nothing.
  35. [R12] 1/5 · US Malware Advertisements?!: Ad Messages saying, “We Have Noticed You Have # Of Trojans On Your iOS!” “Something…” Shows An Image Of The iOS Gear Settings. And Another Ad Message, “We Have Noticed That You Have Said Malware Within Your iOS Browser!” I Would Advise You To, Get Rid Of This App!
  36. [R32] 1/5 · US Too Many Ads: I see inappropriate ads on top of the homepage. Then a 30 second video pops up afterwards. This app wasn’t like this before.
  37. [R73] 1/5 · US Too much ad exaggerating: Not good like it has viruses
  38. [R25] 2/5 · US Won’t find stations I search for: The app doesn’t find stations I search for
  39. [R90] 1/5 · US Pushes LBGQ podcasts incessantly - generally a very poor app anyway!!: Horrendous constant marketing push of a type of podcast of a group over other groups. No way to complain. Guess they want to end up like Bud Light, etc. I’ll help them - erasing them from my apps Hopefully all of you will follow and/or won’t get them from the App Store. Generally a bad app anyway. 75% of the time I put
  40. [R182] 3/5 · US Radio tunes is now podcast tunes: I don't know what made the developers decide that it’s a good idea to convert this wonderful app that was great for internet radio listening to a vehicle exclusively focused on podcasts. It’s not possible anymore to search for and retrieve all the radio stations I’ve been listening to for years, or if there’s a way, I haven’t found it. The app is totally useless t
  41. [R28] 2/5 · US Constant error: Getting a Constance error that cut off the ,using

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