Radio FM 5.2

Your much needed radio app, filled with various stations

One of the basic apps that people have on their phones is a radio streaming app. They're usually easy to use, come with a long list of stations divided by genres and feature car mode for when you're driving. Radio FM incorporates most, but not all of the features you'd need from a radio app and some nice surprises.

Simple GUI that needs an update

One thing is for sure, the developers of this app didn't focus on the user-interface, but rather on listing stations from all over the world. You can actually find stations from remote countries or popular ones from your location. You can also filter stations by popularity and likes.

You have the option of checking out the long list of stations or typing in a genre that you're looking for. Other than that, there are no suggestions related to your preferences or any charts with the top stations.

Favorite stations or check out recent ones

As expected, you can favorite stations to make your own list or just check out recent ones. There's also an option of adding a radio station to the list. The controls bar is at the bottom of the screen, with icons for pause, stop, favorite, volume control and more.

One of the neat things about this app is that it allows you to make a homescreen icon for your favorite station, as a shortcut. You can also set a sleep timer, from a minimum of 5 minutes to up to 6 hours, but keep an eye on the battery as the app consumes quite a lot.

No car mode nor widgets

This app is truly easy to use and comes with a few advantages, but it lacks essential features for any radio app. One of them is car mode, absolutely indispensable if you tend to listen to radio an drive at the same time, which is what most people do.

Also, there are no widgets for your homescreen, which means that you'll have to keep the app open all the time.Radio FM app also encounters problems with streaming stations. Some of them are unavailable, even if you try them later and even if they air right in the city you live in.

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.radio.fmradio

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softpedia rating

4.0/5

user rating 1

UNRATED

4.7/5

0/5

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Hits & Misses

hits

create homescreen icons for favorite stations
stations divided by country
list of favorites and recent
option to add your own station

misses

no car mode or widgets
ads
few customization features

Bottom Line

Design / UI8 Dated design, ruined by banner ads and little to no customization features.	Function8 Some stations just won't stream, no matter how much you try and there's no car mode.	Security10 No online registration and this is one of the apps that requires the least permissions from your phone.
Battery7 Battery consumption is high, but normal for a radio streaming app.	Price9 Free of charge but comes with ads. However, there are no in-app purchases.	Compatibility9 The app requires Android version 2.3 or later making it accessible to many users.

Editor's Review

VERY GOOD

Uncomplicated and simple app for listening to radio, but lacks some essential features.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on September 19th, 12:53 GMT.

Specifications

price:: Free with ads
current version:: 5.2
reviewed version:: 5.2
developer:: RadioFM
category:: AUDIO
os version req.:: Android version 2.3 or later
age rating:: N/A
in-app purchases:: No
hits:: 1450

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