Air Drift
Air Drift: A free station directory for browser-based discovery, favorites, and listening history. Ranked #34 of 45 in Radio Apps by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free browser-based station browsing and history.
At a glance
- Editor score5.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree browser-based station browsing and history
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Offline listeningNo
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Search 59,498 stations by name, genre, or country
- Save and export favorites and history without an account
- CarPlay controls and lock-screen playback on supported devices
Where it doesn't
- No offline listening
- Broadcasters may include their own advertisements
- Favorites and history are stored in the browser
Our verdict on Air Drift
Air Drift is a free internet radio player and station directory for listeners who want to discover live broadcasts by country or genre, or let a random-station feature choose for them. The catalog lists 59,498 stations and can be searched by name, genre, or country; the service says its directory is refreshed daily. It suits individual listeners who want to browse without creating an account, rather than people looking for offline playback or a paid service with different listening options.
The browser-based approach shapes both its convenience and its limits. Favorites and listening history are saved in the browser without an account, and both can be exported to a file. Station metadata such as artist and title appears when the stream provides it, while spectrum analysis and VU meters add visual information during playback. These features support discovery and session tracking, but the experience depends in part on the broadcaster's stream and on browser-stored data. Listeners who want account-based syncing or guaranteed track information should consider whether that fits their needs.
Air Drift is available on the web, Windows, and iOS, with CarPlay support and playback controls from headphones, the lock screen, and a car. The vendor says it does not add advertisements, but individual broadcasters may air their own, so listeners should not treat the service as verified ad-free. With no offline listening, it is best suited to people who stream live radio and value straightforward station browsing and local history. Those who need offline access or dependable ad-free playback should choose an alternative that offers those capabilities.
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Air Drift pricing
Air Drift fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Offline listening | No |
| Stations listed | 59498 |
| Platforms | web, iOS, Windows, CarPlay |
| Ad-free listening | No |
| Sleep timer | Not verified |
| CarPlay support | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | airdrift.stream |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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