4 best radio apps for iPhone

Today, most people turn to streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify to enjoy their favorite music. Despite this, traditional radio stations still exist. And you can enjoy many of these stations on your iPhone thanks to the Internet and the development of digital radios.

There is no shortage of radio apps on the App Store. The following article will introduce you to some of the best radio applications for iPhone.

1. TuneIn Radio

TuneIn Radio is a great place to start if you're looking for live radio and more. This application provides over 100,000 AM and FM stations from different countries around the world. You can also listen to about 5 million podcasts.

All radio stations are available to listen by category or location. Local radio stations are also highlighted on the Home tab in the app. You can also easily search if you know exactly which station you are looking for.

Another big plus is that the app is compatible with Apple's CarPlay, so you can listen to the radio while in the car if you have a compatible entertainment system.

This app is also accessible on Apple Watch. If you are a sports fan, consider signing up for options. After signing up, you can listen to reports of MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL tournaments directly in the app. You can also listen to music and news. Any in-app advertising is also removed for those who register.

2. iHeartRadio

iHeartRadio is a great alternative to TuneIn Radio. The app has popular stations from around the world, with diverse genres like music, sports, news, comedy, etc. You can also listen to a huge library of podcasts in the app.

iHeartRadio allows you to create custom radio stations from an artist or song. To discover new music, go to the Playlists tab to find pre-made playlists, offer tunes from different eras, various genres, or for activities like workouts.

The application is also accessible using Apple CarPlay and Apple Watch.

There are two different subscription options to choose from. With IHeartRadio Plus, you can unlock features such as unlimited song skipping, the ability to play songs and albums on demand, as well as the option to save and play back songs from the radio. IHeartRadio All Access subscribers can also download and listen to music offline, create custom playlists, just like other music streaming services.

3. RadioApp

When you start RadioApp, it will automatically detect regional radio stations. Just use the slider to fine tune the FM or AM radio you're looking for. There are over 40,000 stations you can access from around the world.

To search for a specific station, just scroll down from the main tuning screen. The Siri Shortcut function makes it easy to start broadcasting with a simple voice command. You can also set an alarm once or repeat to remember listening to a specific station. A timer is also available.

Even better, the iCloud sync feature allows you to easily listen on another iOS device.

If you register, you can save unlimited favorites, unlock Dark Mode and listen to stations from many countries. The registration also removes all ads from the application.

4. myTuner Radio

myTuner Radio is another great radio application for iPhone. You can listen to more than 50,000 stations from many countries and regions around the world. There is also a full selection of podcasts that come with ratings positions in various countries, helping you see what is most popular.

You can search for a specific station or search by genre or location in different countries. When you find some great stations, add them to your favorites for quick and easy access.

Highlights include the ability to view recently played songs on multiple stations, plus easily create playlists and listen to songs via Apple Music or Spotify. A link to each song will also allow you to buy it from Apple.

And you don't have to worry about just being able to listen to content on iPhone. The app is also available for CarPlay alongside iPad, Apple Watch and on the big screen with Apple TV.

An in-app purchase will remove all ads and bring an equalizer to better customize the sound from the stations.