Head-to-head · Radio Apps
TuneIn vs Radio Garden
TuneIn leads on 1 check, Radio Garden on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTuneIn · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly TuneIn
- Most featuresTuneIn · 2 of 4
TuneIn scores higher on our rubric for radio apps: 9.3 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
TuneIn leads on stations listed: 120000 versus 40000.
TuneIn is the better fit for broad station choice and connected-device listening. Radio Garden is the better fit for exploring live stations by city on a globe.
- TuneIn fits best
Broad station choice and connected-device listening
- Radio Garden fits best
Exploring live stations by city on a globe
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Side by side
| Feature | TuneIn 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Radio Garden 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Radio Apps | #8 in Radio Apps |
| Best for | Broad station choice and connected-device listening | Exploring live stations by city on a globe |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $79.99/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features TuneIn 2/4 · Radio Garden 0/4 | ||
| Offline listening | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| 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 (best) | 40000 |
| Platforms | web, iOS, Android, Windows | web, iOS, Android |
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| 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 → |
Radio Garden is a live-radio listening service for people who want to explore stations by place rather than start with a preset list. Its globe lets listeners rotate to city markers and tune in, while search offers another route by… 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
Radio Garden — where it wins
- Rotate a globe and select city markers to tune into live stations.
- Search by country, city, or station name and save favorites.
- Available on web, iOS, and Android, with background playback on phones.
Where it doesn't
- The experience centers on station discovery rather than a broader radio feature set.
- Curated playlists and destinations add less direct control than search.
- A Premium subscription is described, but its current price and features are unclear.
- TuneIn9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad radio and audio catalog, with Premium adding sports, audiobooks and select ad-free streams.
Visit TuneInFull verdict → - Radio Garden8.4/10 · Free plan
A location-first way to discover live radio, with search and favorites across web and mobile.
Visit Radio GardenFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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