TuneIn vs iHeart

TTuneIn9.3Visit iHeart9.1Visit

Higher score T TuneIn #1 in Radio Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit TuneIn

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iHeart #3 in Radio Apps 9.1/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit iHeart

• TuneIn fits best

  Broad station choice and connected-device listening

• iHeart fits best

  Radio, podcasts and music across multiple devices

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Side by side

Feature	TTuneIn 9.3/10 Visit ↗	iHeart 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#1 in Radio Apps	#3 in Radio Apps
Best for	Broad station choice and connected-device listening	Radio, podcasts and music across multiple devices
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$79.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days	30 days · card required
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Windows	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Docs
Integrations	9 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business
Features TuneIn 2/4 · iHeart 1/4
Offline listening	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Ad-free listening	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Sleep timer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
CarPlay support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Stations listed	120000	Not checked yet
Platforms	web, iOS, Android, Windows	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	More than 120,000 radio stations alongside podcasts Works with Alexa, Sonos, CarPlay, Android Auto and more Free access to radio stations and podcasts	Free access includes live radio, artist radio and the full podcast library. Paid tiers add on-demand playback, skips and offline downloads. Works with Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto, Sonos and connected TVs.
Cons	Premium is required for live sports broadcasts and audiobooks Ad-free news and music are limited to selected streams and channels Premium costs $9.99 monthly or $79.99 annually	Unlimited skips and commercial-free radio require Plus or a higher plan. Offline downloads are limited to All Access and Family. Support is listed through documentation only.
Our verdict	TuneIn brings live radio together with podcasts, news, sports and curated music. Its catalog includes more than 120,000 radio stations, and its free, ad-supported app offers access to radio stations and podcasts. It suits listeners who… Read the review →	iHeart brings live radio, artist stations, podcasts, playlists and on-demand music together in one audio service. Its free tier is suited to listeners who mainly want live radio, artist radio and podcasts; paid plans extend the experience… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TuneIn — where it wins

  • More than 120,000 radio stations alongside podcasts
  • Works with Alexa, Sonos, CarPlay, Android Auto and more
  • Free access to radio stations and podcasts

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium is required for live sports broadcasts and audiobooks
  • Ad-free news and music are limited to selected streams and channels
  • Premium costs $9.99 monthly or $79.99 annually

• iHeart — where it wins

  • Free access includes live radio, artist radio and the full podcast library.
  • Paid tiers add on-demand playback, skips and offline downloads.
  • Works with Alexa, CarPlay, Android Auto, Sonos and connected TVs.

  Where it doesn't

  • Unlimited skips and commercial-free radio require Plus or a higher plan.
  • Offline downloads are limited to All Access and Family.
  • Support is listed through documentation only.

• TTuneIn9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad radio and audio catalog, with Premium adding sports, audiobooks and select ad-free streams.

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• iHeart9.1/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A free radio and podcast service with paid options for on-demand music and offline listening.

  Visit iHeartFull verdict →