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Head-to-head

Radio FM vs myTuner Radio

Radio FM 4.6★ · Free to download 45
Winner myTuner Radio
myTuner Radio 4.8★ · Free + IAP 60

myTuner Radio is generally a better choice for a radio app, despite its ad issues, due to its wider station selection and fewer critical functionality problems compared to Radio FM.

Full reviews: Radio FM · myTuner Radio

Both Radio FM and myTuner Radio struggle with excessive and intrusive ads in their free versions, leading many users to consider uninstalling them. However, myTuner Radio offers a broader selection of stations and better overall stability, while Radio FM faces more severe issues like app crashes, non-functional features, and potential malware ads.

Head to head

Features and Station Selection edge: myTuner RadioR15R18R23R25
Radio FM Radio FM offers a wide variety of stations, with users appreciating the ability to find desired stations and listen to international news and music R23R37R41. However, some users report difficulty finding specific stations or genres, and some stations are unreliable or do not work R15R18R25.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is praised for its extensive selection of worldwide channels and diverse music options, with users finding it great for various genres and international broadcasters R92. Some users, however, note limitations in specific genres or the availability of certain news stations .
Ease of Use and User Interface tieR15R18R59R78
Radio FM Users find Radio FM generally easy to use R59. However, some report difficulties changing stations, needing multiple clicks for a new station to play R15. There are also complaints about poor design, such as unalphabetized or illogical station searches R18.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is often described as simple and easy to use R78. However, recent updates have introduced issues like a mandatory dark mode making text unreadable for some , and a broken search feature for voice-over users . The UI can also be cluttered .
Reliability and Performance edge: myTuner RadioR7R9R15R19
Radio FM Radio FM suffers from significant reliability issues, including the app not opening R7, crashing after closing ads R9, freezing R27, constant errors cutting off music , and stopping playback when the screen locks R19. Some stations are also unreliable and pause frequently R15.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio generally performs well, with good sound quality . However, some users experience disconnections and disruptions , the app closing on opening , and issues with the app on Apple Watch . Some news stations have also stopped working .
Ads and Monetization tieR1R3R4R6
Radio FM Radio FM is heavily criticized for excessive, forced, and intrusive ads, including pop-ups that prevent interaction, appear every time the app is opened or switched, and interrupt music R1R3R4R6. Some users report malware-like ads and ads that don't disappear even with a subscription R10.
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio also faces strong criticism for too many ads, with pop-ups blocking the UI, appearing every time a station is changed, and being difficult to close R61. Some ads are described as hijacking the radio experience or leading to the App Store R73.
Price and Value tieR1R4R10R12
Radio FM Radio FM is free to download, but users find the ad experience so poor that it makes the app almost unusable R1R4R12. There's confusion about subscriptions, with one user stating a $49 subscription did not remove embedded ads R10. Some users also report being forced to pay after 24 hours .
myTuner Radio myTuner Radio is free with IAP, but the ad experience is so bad that many feel forced to pay for the premium version . The annual subscription is around $35 R67R70. There are complaints about misleading lifetime purchase options R79 and issues with the Mac version not being supported . Some users appreciate the free service despite ads .
Pick Radio FM if

you are looking for a basic, free radio app and are willing to tolerate a very high volume of intrusive ads and potential stability issues R1R3R7.

Pick myTuner Radio if

you want a wide selection of international radio stations and are prepared to either endure frequent, aggressive ads or pay for a subscription to remove them R92.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of recent negative reviews primarily focused on excessive advertising and app stability issues, which contrasts with their higher lifetime ratings. The free-to-download nature of both apps means many negative reviews stem from the friction of non-paying users encountering ads.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have too many ads?
Yes, both Radio FM and myTuner Radio are heavily criticized for excessive and intrusive ads, with users reporting pop-ups that block the screen, appear frequently, and interrupt listening R1R4R61R73.
Can I remove ads by paying?
For Radio FM, one user reported that a $49 subscription did not remove embedded ads R10. For myTuner Radio, paying for a subscription is an option to remove ads, with an annual subscription costing around $35 R67R70, though some users report issues with subscription options R79.
Are there any issues with app stability?
Radio FM users report frequent issues like the app not opening, crashing, freezing, constant errors, and stopping playback when the phone locks R7R9R19R27. myTuner Radio users also experience disconnections, the app closing on opening, and some stations not working, but these issues appear less severe than Radio FM's .
Do these apps offer a good selection of radio stations?
Yes, both apps offer a wide selection of radio stations. Radio FM provides many stations, including international ones R23R37R41, while myTuner Radio is praised for its extensive selection of worldwide channels and diverse music options R92.

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. [R15] Radio FM 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
  2. [R18] Radio FM 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.
  3. [R23] Radio FM 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
  4. [R25] Radio FM 2/5 · US Won’t find stations I search for: The app doesn’t find stations I search for
  5. [R59] Radio FM 5/5 · US Love it: Easy to use it , thanks hapipi ❤️😘
  6. [R78] myTuner Radio 3/5 · US Great app, works on older iOS: I love this app for its simplicity and compatibility. I’m okay with adds *except* for those that hold you hostage. Even the X icon takes you to the App Store, and they force you to play their stupid game no matter what. It feels rude, arrogant, frustrating. Thank you, best of luck and many satisfied users!
  7. [R7] Radio FM 1/5 · US Not working: This radio app isn’t opening at all... Why?!!!
  8. [R9] Radio FM 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.
  9. [R19] Radio FM 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
  10. [R1] Radio FM 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.
  11. [R3] Radio FM 3/5 · US Pop ups: Too many pop ups and ads
  12. [R4] Radio FM 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.
  13. [R6] Radio FM 3/5 · US Commercials: Too many commercials
  14. [R10] Radio FM 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!
  15. [R12] Radio FM 3/5 · US Only advertising: Rarely useable all ads
  16. [R61] 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.
  17. [R73] 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
  18. [R67] myTuner Radio 1/5 · US 3 day free trial?: Was supposed to receive a free 3 day trial but instead was charged $34.99 for an annual subscription I did not want. I had to submit a refund request that hopefully is accepted as I did so immediately after the charge to my bank account.
  19. [R70] 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
  20. [R79] myTuner Radio 1/5 · US Where’s PRO version? Subscription misleading.: You’re misleading users by advertising PRO version of this app for $59.99 that is, as I understand, is for life, right? But there’s no option in the subscription to actually make this purchase. Why? 2026-06-16 update. There is no such option to subscribe for lifetime, only yearly subscription.
  21. [R27] Radio FM 3/5 · US Good app but keeps freezing: I like the app because I find a lot of radio stations that I like on it. However, I have to delete and reinstall so many times because it freezes
  22. [R37] Radio FM 5/5 · US Lots of stations: Go to your city and find stations you want great app
  23. [R41] Radio FM 5/5 · US Thank you for your service: I am an immigrant from Ukraine, and I am listening to my own songs and news!!!
  24. [R92] 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