RadioApp – FM, AM, DAB+

I've been using this app for years and I like the ability to listen to radio stations while on the go. It has a large selection of Aussie stations to play and the ability to select a list of my Favourite stations. This has always been extremely useful with the ability to use the back/forward buttons (from the lock screen on the phone, or radio controls while on Bluetooth in the car) to switch to the previous/next station in my Favourites list. The recent version upgrade no longer does this. Now the back/forward buttons select the previous/next station from the full list of available stations. This not only reduces the usefulness of my Favourites list, but it means that I have to scroll through a long list of stations to find the one that I want to listen to. NOT HAPPY, JAN!!

The idea of having (almost) all Australian commercial radio stations consolidated on a single app is fantastic. Initially, I enjoyed being able to scan radio stations around the country and listen to the different music and talk programming. Unfortunately however when the app is connected on CarPlay and you use Siri, it thinks every voice command is for Radio App and you lose hands-free access to Apple’s music app and all other audio apps. For example, “Hey Siri, play Elton John” or even more specifically “Hey Siri, play Elton John on Apple Music”, Siri will invariably come back with “Now playing 3GG Gippsland” or some other random station. It’s infuriating to the point where I had no choice but to delete the app. Also, there’s no option in CarPlay to add a station to your favourites using the on screen control. You are then forced to manually search for the station each time you want to find it(so take your eyes off the road), or pick your phone up while driving which is clearly unsafe. Considering that radio is very much an in-car medium it’s striking that these issues have not yet been detected and resolved.

Been waiting for a digital radio app but could never find one. This app is a clean and satisfying UI, you can mark your favourites and easily swipe through to change channels! Works on Apple Car Play and no ads! Best radio app on the market, hands down! Delete the rest, it has every station you could want and need. Wish list: When Apple car play connects then auto start last station played and you can see the song title on urban hits 🙏🏼 thank you, thank you thank you!