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Head-to-head

Talk Radio+ vs myTuner Radio

Talk Radio+ 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner myTuner Radio
myTuner Radio 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75

myTuner Radio is generally the better choice for a wider variety of radio content and better reliability, despite its aggressive ad strategy in the free tier, while Talk Radio+ struggles with content availability and app stability.

Full reviews: Talk Radio+ · myTuner Radio

myTuner Radio offers a vast selection of global stations and generally good sound quality, but its free version is heavily impacted by intrusive ads. Talk Radio+ focuses on talk and news, but users report frequent content removal and app stability issues.

Head to head

Content Variety & Availability edge: myTuner RadioR1R6R8R12
Talk Radio+ Talk Radio+ users appreciate the variety of talk, news, and old-time radio shows, including C-SPAN and Art Bell R8. However, many users express frustration over the removal of specific popular channels like Alex Jones, Rick and Bubba, Fox News, MSNBC, and Free Thought Radio, which leads to app uninstalls R1R6R19R22. Some also complain about too many re-runs R12.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is praised for its wide selection of worldwide channels, including various music genres and international broadcasters R95. Users find it useful for finding specific local stations and appreciate the diversity R95. Some users, however, report that certain news stations stopped working or that a station they paid for became unavailable after a free trial .
Ease of Use & Features tieR2R13R14R15
Talk Radio+ Talk Radio+ is generally considered simple and easy to use R14. However, a significant number of users request a 'favorites' button to easily access preferred stations R2R24R49. Users also wish for a search function, recording capability, and a sleep function R15. The inability to delete unwanted stations is also a pain point R13.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is described as easy to use and simple . It offers compatibility with Apple Watch and car systems R95. However, recent updates have introduced issues like a mandatory dark mode making text unreadable , a broken search feature for some users , and an annoying pop-up asking to add stations to favorites every time a new one is selected . Some users also report issues with the radio alarm not working .
Reliability & Performance tieR22R37R39R41
Talk Radio+ Talk Radio+ suffers from significant reliability issues, with many users reporting the app stopping playback every 5-10 minutes R22, every 15 minutes R41, or every 30 minutes . Users also experience disconnections R37R39 and app crashes . Some users, however, report having no problems for years and strong signal with most channels .
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio also has reliability concerns, with ads frequently sticking and preventing users from closing them or accessing the UI, forcing app restarts R63R76. Some users report the app closing when opened or not connecting automatically to speakers . However, many users praise its good sound quality and convenience .
Price/Value & Ads edge: Talk Radio+R28R60R61R63
Talk Radio+ Talk Radio+ is a free app with IAP, and while some users appreciate it being free R28, there are no specific complaints about ads in the reviews, suggesting they are either minimal or non-intrusive. One user notes the app lacks the 50% commercial time of a 'sister app' R60.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is also Free + IAP, but its free version is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of intrusive ads R61R64. Many ads are described as unskippable, blocking the UI, or forcing users to visit the app store R63R76. Some users were charged for subscriptions they didn't want or found the premium options misleading . Paying to remove ads is mentioned as being worth it by some R95.
Pick Talk Radio+ if

you primarily listen to talk radio, news, or old-time radio and prefer an app with minimal ad interruptions, and you are willing to tolerate potential content removals or occasional playback issues R8R60.

Pick myTuner Radio if

you need access to a vast array of worldwide radio stations, including music and international broadcasters, and are willing to pay for the premium version to avoid aggressive ads, or can tolerate them in the free tier R95.

Evidence note: Reviews for Talk Radio+ are fewer and less recent on average compared to myTuner Radio, which has a much larger user base. The negativity for myTuner Radio is heavily skewed towards the free-tier ad experience.

Frequently asked

Does Talk Radio+ have a favorites feature?
No, Talk Radio+ does not currently have a 'favorites' button, which is a common request from users who find it annoying to scroll to find their preferred stations R2R24R49.
Are there many ads in myTuner Radio?
Yes, myTuner Radio's free version is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of intrusive ads that often block the user interface, are unskippable, and can even interrupt playback R61R64R76R97.
Does Talk Radio+ have political bias?
Some users of Talk Radio+ perceive a political bias, with complaints about the removal of conservative hosts like Alex Jones and Ben Shapiro, and issues with accessing channels like Fox News or MSNBC, while others dislike the inclusion of political comedians R1R6R7R19.
Can I use myTuner Radio on my Apple Watch?
Yes, myTuner Radio generally works on the Apple Watch, though some users have reported recent issues with the app not working on their iWatch R72R95.

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. [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
  2. [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.
  3. [R8] Talk Radio+ 5/5 · US Very good radio: Very good radio 📻, a lot of programs you may choose to listen, news , animals talk and music. Very enjoyable 👍👍👍👍👍👍
  4. [R12] Talk Radio+ 3/5 · US Too many re-runs: I downloaded this app just to listen to Rick and Bubba and lex and Terry I hear the same exact episodes over and over and over and over it really gets old... starting to hate it!! Whoever owns this app please mix it up a little or I’ll be uninstalling soon..
  5. [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.
  6. [R13] 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??
  7. [R14] Talk Radio+ 5/5 · US Great!!!: I adore this app. Everything in one place !!!
  8. [R15] Talk Radio+ 3/5 · US ?: Sleep function?
  9. [R22] 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.
  10. [R37] Talk Radio+ 2/5 · US Mom: I keep getting thrown off. Does anyone else have this problem?
  11. [R39] Talk Radio+ 2/5 · US Not happy: Worked great at first. Then it disconnected after 10 minutes. It still is doing that. Don't know why
  12. [R41] Talk Radio+ 1/5 · US Scam Reviews: The app plays for 15 minutes and then stops. Apparently this has been a problem for over a year if you read the real reviews on their website. Apparently this is not an issue that concerns the developer.
  13. [R28] Talk Radio+ 5/5 · US Love this app: Talk Radio+ is a great app and lots of good stations. Download it now for free because like everything else I’m sure they’re going to have to start charging at some point.
  14. [R60] Talk Radio+ 5/5 · US If you keep Art Bell Radio shows without commercials: I only listen to the Art Bell radio shows via this app. It is a pleasure to listen to this app because it lacks the 50% commercial time you have to endure with its sister app SPORTS TALK. I can access 30 different stations on TALK without a commercial while SPORTS TALK I CANNOT CHANGE TO ANOTHER CHANNEL WITHOUT FIFTEEN MINUTES OF THE SAME COMME
  15. [R61] 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.
  16. [R63] 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!
  17. [R24] 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.
  18. [R49] 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.
  19. [R64] 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.
  20. [R76] myTuner Radio 2/5 · US Hi-Jacked radio. !: Ads that can’t be skipped or shut down until minutes have passed and my patience has ran thin. Seriously considering deleting THIS APP ! ! ! And Eventually I Will. The other thing about the ads, is they voice over or interrupt the music I came to listen to. Let me remind you, I’m here for radio, Not unwanted ad’s. And not harassment, this is…. hijacked harassment. Not ju
  21. [R97] myTuner Radio 1/5 · US STAY AWAY!!!: This is the only app I've felt compelled to warn folks NOT to even try. The ads are not simply intrusive. Many are set up to completely take over your entire screen until you go to the app store and purchase whatever's being advertised. Never seen anything like this. I've tried over half a dozen of these radio apps at this point. 'I Heart Radio' was the best overall. But If you also
  22. [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.
  23. [R19] 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👎🏼
  24. [R72] myTuner Radio 3/5 · US Does Not Work on My Iwatch: I was delighted with this app. So much so I subscribed and I am still a subscriber. It’s one of a handful of apps that I pay for. A few months ago I noticed the app on my iwatch was not working. I informed the developers but so far they have not gotten the issue resolved. I wished it would get resolved soon. I would like to hear from others having the same problem
  25. [R95] myTuner Radio 4/5 · US Great radio all with worldwide channels: Good radio station app with worldwide channels. Love the diversity of selection of music and works in the car and on the Apple Watch too. Paying to remove Ads was worth it.

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