Free Radio Tuner 1.0.1
Simplistic interface that could use an upgrade
The app doesn't come with a tutorial or any kind of instructions, which is quite inconvenient since all the major applications come with at least some tips. It doesn't have material design but it does provide quick access to sections in the side menu on the left.
There's no settings menu so you won't be able to make any kind of changes to the UI or functions inside the app. Free Radio Tuner features over 50,000 professional and community programmed radio stations from around the globe.
Check out lots of interesting stations
All radio stations inside the app are arranged based on genre, you can find all sort of categories like alternative, inspirational, country, classical, metal, new age, rap, rock, reggae and more. Tap on a category to find subsections and pick the one that you like the most.
Afterward, the app displays a whole list of stations that meet your selection. It also shows you the song that's playing at a certain station and the radio frequency.
However, you'll have to patient with this app since it takes a while to load content and sometimes stations aren't available. This is quite inconvenient since you can't hit the back button to return to the menu and you'll have to force close the app and try again.
Some flaws
Sound quality depends on the station but don't have high expectations. Some online stations let users create a playlist and arrange songs to be played. There's also the option to share a station on social networks or enable the timer to have the app shut down after a certain period of time.
Some stations let users search for videos and view them inside the app, but again it takes a lot of time to load. The app lets you add stations to your favorite list to make it easier to find them.
There's a section with top 100 stations and the app keeps a history of all stations that you've listened to. You can search for a certain station by entering its name but you can't search for songs. The app lets you record audio files but only if you upgrade for 1.19$.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI6
The interface could really use an upgrade since it doesn't have a fluent layout and it takes a while to reach certain sections. |
Function6
It takes a lot of time to load stations and some of them don't really work forcing users to close the app and try again. |
Security8
It needs some permissions from your phone, but not all are connected to its features like accounts on your device. |
Battery3
Consumption is really high, keep an eye on resources when using this app. |
Price7
It comes with lots of banner ads and you need to upgrade for 1.19$ in order to remove ads and record files. |
Compatibility8
It should work on devices running Android version 2.3 or later. |
It's very flawed and the market surely has better radio apps.
Specifications
- price:
- 1.19
- current version:
- 1.0.1
- reviewed version:
- 1.0.1
- developer:
- MACYMIND PVT LTD
- category:
- AUDIO
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. pro version
- hits:
- 256