Description
Play Radio brings you 172,000+ live radio stations from 219 countries, all in one beautifully designed app. Whether you are at home, at the gym, or on the road, the world of radio is at your fingertips. No account required. No ads. Just music, talk, news, and culture from every corner of the globe.
LISTEN TO THE WORLD
Discover stations from every continent and every genre imaginable. From the jazz clubs of New Orleans to the vibrant beats of Lagos, from London's classical broadcasts to Tokyo's underground scene — Play Radio connects you to authentic, live programming that no playlist can replicate. Browse by genre, country, city, or language, or let smart recommendations surprise you based on your listening history.
50+ GENRES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Whatever your mood, there is a station for it. Explore Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop, R&B, Electronic, Dance, House, Techno, Ambient, Chill, Lo-Fi, Country, Blues, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Latin, Salsa, Bossa Nova, Afrobeat, K-Pop, J-Pop, Metal, Punk, Indie, Alternative, Folk, Acoustic, Gospel, Christian, Oldies, 80s, 90s, Disco, Trance, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, World Music, News, Sports, Talk, Comedy, Kids, and many more. Every genre is packed with stations from around the world.
CARPLAY — YOUR PERFECT DRIVING COMPANION
Play Radio delivers a first-class CarPlay experience built for the road. Browse by genre, country, or trending charts right from your car's display. Album artwork appears beautifully on screen, and every control is optimized for hands-free use. Tap into trending stations or quickly access your favorites. You can even identify songs with Shazam right from your car — hear something you love, tap to recognize it, and come back to it later. CarPlay with Play Radio transforms every drive into a radio adventure.
SHAZAM SONG RECOGNITION — BUILT RIGHT IN
Hear a song you love? Tap the Shazam button to instantly identify it. See the track name, artist, and album artwork in seconds. Open the song directly in Apple Music with a single tap. Never lose track of a great song again, whether at home or cruising with CarPlay.
PODCASTS — ALL IN ONE PLACE
Subscribe to your favorite podcasts, download episodes for offline listening, and enjoy variable speed playback from 0.5x to 2x. Chapter support lets you jump to the sections that matter most. One app for all your audio.
SLEEP TIMER AND RADIO ALARM
Fall asleep to your favorite station with the sleep timer. Choose 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes with a gentle volume fade that eases you into rest. Wake up to the station you love with Radio Alarm — a far better way to start your day than any standard tone.
LIVE ACTIVITY AND DYNAMIC ISLAND
See what is playing at a glance on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Stay connected to your station without unlocking your phone.
AIRPLAY SUPPORT
Stream to any AirPlay-compatible speaker, Apple TV, or HomePod with a single tap. Fill your home with live radio from around the world.
CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO
High quality streaming up to 320kbps. Every station sounds its best on headphones, car speakers, or your wireless setup at home.
TRENDING WORLDWIDE
See what the world is listening to. Trending charts update continuously, highlighting the most popular stations across all countries and genres. Discover what is hot in Berlin, Seoul, Buenos Aires, or anywhere on the planet.
FREE TO USE — NO ADS EVER
Play Radio is free to start with one hour of daily listening, and there are no ads — not in the free tier, not ever. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited listening, unlimited favorites, and the highest audio quality.
PREMIUM BENEFITS
Unlimited daily listening with no restrictions
Unlimited favorite stations saved across all devices
High quality audio streaming up to 320kbps
Support indie app development
Download Play Radio today and open your ears to 172,000+ stations from 219 countries. The world of live radio, podcasts, and music discovery is waiting — free, ad-free, and ready to play.
What's new (v1.1.1)
• Fixed a CarPlay connection crash
• Fixed audio stalls on certain stations
• Performance improvements and bug fixes