Radio France
Radio France: A free iOS and Android app for Radio France live audio and podcast listening. Ranked #10 of 45 in Radio Apps by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free French national and local radio.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree French national and local radio
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Offline listeningYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Streams national and local stations plus themed music web radios
- Podcast browsing, search and offline episode downloads
- Supports AirPlay, Chromecast, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Where it doesn't
- Mobile-only, with iOS and Android apps
- Android-only wake-up feature
- No advertising is specified only for live and themed music radio
Our verdict on Radio France
Radio France brings the broadcaster’s national and local stations, themed music web radios and podcasts into a free app for iOS and Android. It suits listeners seeking French radio live alongside podcast discovery and offline listening. The published feature set also includes a sleep timer for radio or podcasts and, on Android, a wake-up feature. It is a focused mobile listening option rather than a general desktop or web radio service.
For discovery, listeners can browse podcasts by category and recommendations, or search for episodes. Podcast downloads support offline listening, while live and themed music radio can be streamed. According to the vendor’s listing, there is no advertising during live and themed music radio listening; that statement does not extend to podcasts or every part of the app. Buyers who specifically require ad-free podcast listening should not assume it is included.
Platform connections are a practical strength: audio can be sent to compatible speakers or televisions with AirPlay and Chromecast, and the app supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for in-car listening. The sleep timer works with radio or podcasts, while the wake-up feature is limited to Android. Choose Radio France if free access to its stations, themed radios and podcast catalog on a phone is the priority. Those who need desktop access or a listening app beyond iOS and Android should consider a broader platform option.
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Radio France pricing
Radio France fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Offline listening | Yes |
| Stations listed | 80 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Ad-free listening | Yes |
| Sleep timer | Yes |
| CarPlay support | Yes |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: AirPlay, Chromecast, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | radiofrance.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Radio France integrations
Radio France lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- AirPlay
- Chromecast
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
Alternatives to Radio France
- TuneInA broad radio and audio catalog, with Premium adding sports, audiobooks and select ad-free streams.9.3
- BBC SoundsA free BBC audio service for live radio, catch-up programmes and podcasts in the UK.9.2
- iHeartA free radio and podcast service with paid options for on-demand music and offline listening.9.1
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