The best radio apps for Android and iOS

 

   These days that allow you to listen to practically any song you want, anytime, some may long for the days of old-fashioned radio. If you prefer to tune in and check out with a playlist that is out of your control, or listen to a talk radio show, there are plenty of apps out there to help. Here are some radio apps for Android and iPhone.

TuneIn

If you like variety, TuneIn Radio is one of the best apps around for listening to the radio on your mobile device. The app offers a vast library of programs, including local radio shows, sports stations, podcasts, and more. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and the sound quality is good. TuneIn’s most notable flaws are that it can take an annoying amount of time to buffer when you select a program, and the app does sport some ads. If you can get past those inconveniences, the experience is worth it.

 myTuner Radio:

With a modern and easy to use interface, myTuner radio app gives you the best listening experience in all your favorite devices anytime, anywhere.

More than 50,000 radio stations of 200 countries and territories available, from sports, news and music or other kinds of radios to choose from.

NPR One

If you want a constant stream of great news programs and informative podcasts, NPR One is the holy grail of radio apps. National Public Radio (NPR) purveyor of award-winning journalism, has created an app that make its content accessible wherever, whenever.

iHeartRadio

This popular radio app serves its users a banquet of live radio streams. You can listen to rock, rap, jazz, comedy, sports, or other types of programming, sampling shows from across the country, as well as streams tailored to your interests. The app displays information about the current song and artist, and you can approve of songs you like or disapprove of songs you don’t. For a monthly subscription, you can gain access to additional features, such as the ability to skip tracks or even save them.

Pandora

It helps users to find new music they like using bands and songs they already listen to. More than a decade later, services like Spotify incorporated music discovery features into their own streaming empires. Users create a playlist by inputting an artist or song they enjoy. The app has a clean design, and is easy to navigate. While it is free, users will have to put up with the occasional ad.