World Radio FM - Live Stations review
A broad live-radio directory with podcast downloads, but offline playback is for podcasts only.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
World Radio FM - Live Stations combines live radio and podcast playback in an iPhone and iPad app from Beston Apps SL. It is aimed at listeners who want to explore stations across countries, genres, and languages, as well as keep up with podcasts in the same app. The station directory covers more than 50,000 live stations; search can be by station name, genre, or country. Favorites, recently played stations, background audio, and a sleep timer support everyday listening without narrowing the app to one station or format.
The plan split is simple: Free provides access to 50,000+ stations with standard ads. Premium removes listening ads and adds offline podcast downloads and priority support. According to the published pricing information, Premium is a subscription, while a separate $7.99 in-app purchase is labeled “Remove ads”; its billing terms are not specified here. The practical distinction is that podcast downloads are explicitly offline, while live radio is streamed. Listeners comparing plans should weigh ad-free listening and podcast access away from a connection against the free plan's ad-supported station access.
Its strongest fit is an iPhone or iPad listener who values breadth in live stations and wants podcast discovery, playback, and offline downloads alongside them. The browsing dimensions and favorites help make a large catalog more navigable, while background playback and the sleep timer suit passive listening. It is less suitable for someone seeking offline radio, a desktop or Android app, or a more extensive platform ecosystem: the app is limited to iPhone and iPad, and offline listening is stated for podcasts rather than live stations. Choose it for mixed radio and podcast listening on Apple mobile devices; look elsewhere if either limitation is central to your routine.
World Radio FM - Live Stations pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Browse and search 50,000+ stations by country, genre, or language
- Favorites, recently played stations, and background audio playback
- Premium adds ad-free listening and offline podcast downloads
- Where it doesn't
- Offline downloads apply to podcasts, not live radio
- The free plan includes standard ads
- Available for iPhone and iPad only
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