TuneIn review
A broad radio and audio catalog, with Premium adding sports, audiobooks and select ad-free streams.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 want a broad station selection on web and mobile, or who switch between phone, smart speaker, car and other connected devices. People mainly seeking ad-free listening or Premium-only content should weigh the subscription against the free tier.
The free tier is the starting point; Premium adds commercial-free streams from selected news networks, commercial-free music channels, unlimited audiobook listening and live sports broadcasts. According to the published plans, Premium costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, and a 7-day free trial is listed. The annual price is a separate billing option; the listed Premium features are the same for both. Since the free app is ad-supported and the ad-free options are selected streams and channels, Premium is most relevant to listeners who specifically want those additions, audiobooks or sports.
TuneIn's device coverage is a notable fit for people who listen beyond a phone: it supports web, iOS, Android and Windows, and connects with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Sonos, Bose, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast. An account syncs favorites and listening history across devices. This breadth makes it a reasonable choice for mixed-device listening; those who only want a small set of stations or do not need podcasts and Premium content may find the free offering sufficient. The product is cloud-based, with documentation as its listed support channel.
TuneIn pros and cons
- 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
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