iHeartRadio alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave iHeartRadio: ads throughout the free experience, and on-demand listening needs a paid plan. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iHeartRadio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. TuneIn currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best iHeartRadio alternative for most people
TuneInFree internet radio from around the world, plus premium sports and news.
Best iHeartRadio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PandoraPersonalised radio stations powered by the Music Genome Project.
Best iHeartRadio alternative for iPhone and Android
SiriusXMCurated ad-free music channels, talk and live sports by subscription.
Best iHeartRadio alternative for working in the browser
TuneInFree internet radio from around the world, plus premium sports and news.
iHeartRadio alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to iHeartRadio?
TuneIn ranks first right now. Free internet radio from around the world, plus premium sports and news. Pandora and SiriusXM follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to iHeartRadio?
Yes. TuneIn (free plan + paid), Pandora (free plan + paid) and Spotify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to iHeartRadio?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from iHeartRadio?
The complaints we hear most: ads throughout the free experience; on-demand listening needs a paid plan; features vary outside the US.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces iHeartRadio, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.