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Radio FM

30
Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Radio FM is not worth paying for due to overwhelming ad complaints, even from subscribers, and numerous functional issues.

Free to download seen up to $41.99 4.6★ lifetime (89,266) since 2015

Radio FM offers a wide selection of stations and works well for some users, but it is plagued by an excessive number of intrusive ads, even for those who pay for a subscription R3R4R8. Many users report significant bugs, including freezing, crashing, and stations not working, which detracts from its overall value R5R14. The app's monetization strategy is also a point of contention, with many feeling it's a 'sham' and not truly free.

Free vs paid

The free version of Radio FM provides access to a wide selection of radio stations R18R23. However, it is heavily interrupted by excessive and intrusive ads, including pop-ups and full-screen audio advertisements that cannot be closed R3R4. Some users also report issues with the app freezing, crashing, or stations not working in the free tier R5R14. The paid version, which some users claim to have subscribed to for up to $49, reportedly does not remove these embedded advertisements, leading to frustration and a feeling of being misled R8R124. Some users also report being forced to sign up for a paid plan after 24 hours or immediately upon installation, despite the app being advertised as free R43R65R94R127.

Value complaints

  • Excessive and intrusive ads, including pop-ups and full-screen audio ads, are present even after paying for a subscription.R3R4R8R11
  • The app is misleadingly advertised as free but then requires payment after 24 hours or immediately upon installation.R43R65R79R94
  • Subscription prices are considered too high, with one user mentioning $49.R8R79

Where it delivers

  • Offers a wide selection of radio stations, including local and international options.R18R23R26R30
  • Works well for some users and on older devices.R1R6R7R10
Worth paying if

The paid tier is not worth it, as multiple reviews indicate that paying for a subscription does not remove the excessive advertisements R8R124.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip this app if you dislike frequent and intrusive advertisements, as both the free and paid versions are reported to be riddled with them R3R4R8. You should also skip if you expect a stable, bug-free experience, as many users report issues with crashing, freezing, and stations not working R5R14.

Evidence note: The lifetime rating of 4.64 from 89266 ratings appears to be significantly skewed positive compared to recent user reviews provided, which are overwhelmingly negative regarding ads and functionality. The provided reviews strongly suggest a decline in app quality over time.

Frequently asked

Does paying for Radio FM remove ads?
No, according to user reviews, paying for a subscription to Radio FM does not remove the advertisements, which are often embedded in streams or appear as pop-ups R8R124.
Is Radio FM truly free?
No, despite being advertised as free, several users report that Radio FM forces them to sign up for a paid plan after 24 hours or immediately upon installation R43R65R94R127.
What are the common issues with Radio FM?
Common issues with Radio FM include excessive and intrusive ads, the app freezing or crashing frequently, stations not working or being difficult to change, and problems with account registration R3R5R14R31.

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. [R3] 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.
  2. [R4] 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.
  3. [R8] 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!
  4. [R11] 3/5 · US Commercials: Too many commercials
  5. [R43] 1/5 · US PAID AP: It is a paid app without any notice to downloaders. It works only for 24 hrs without pay. With too few music choices for me. For instance: no radio genres of 20s, 30s and 40s music. No actual real Calypso radio. Etc.
  6. [R65] 1/5 · US Sham: Just another sham to get you to sign up and then find you have to purchase it after 24 hrs!
  7. [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.
  8. [R94] 1/5 · US Not free. Be careful.: Once install, You have to sign up paid plan. Kind of liar.
  9. [R18] 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
  10. [R23] 5/5 · US Lots of stations: Go to your city and find stations you want great app
  11. [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!!!
  12. [R30] 1/5 · US Too much unnecessary adverts: Has a wide options but too much unnecessary and weird advertisements
  13. [R1] 5/5 · US Good Radio Fm: It’s okay
  14. [R6] 5/5 · US exelente: exelente
  15. [R7] 5/5 · US Z88.3: The best in the world ❤️
  16. [R10] 4/5 · US Avis: Vraiment super
  17. [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!
  18. [R127] 1/5 · US Not free at all: It says it's free but you can't even try it without signing up for a monthly or anual payment.
  19. [R5] 1/5 · US Not working: This radio app isn’t opening at all... Why?!!!
  20. [R14] 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
  21. [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. 👋🏽

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