Android smartphone users are much more addicted to radio than we imagine. Despite the advent of digital technology, many remain loyal radio listeners. If you are one of these people, here is a selection of the best apps to listen to your favorite stations directly on your Android mobile or tablet..
Enjoy radio programs on Android
The simplest and fastest solution to listen to the radio on your Android smartphone is to use the radio application provided by default with your device. To do this, simply plug a headset into the jack on your mobile, launch the corresponding app and then search for the station you want. For more details see: How to listen to the radio on your mobile without internet connection
Obviously this solution does not only have advantages. The reception of some radios is sometimes very poor (stall, interference, noise). More serious, it sometimes happens that certain stations do not broadcast in the area where we are.
The CSA has also set up a small utility called My radio on its website to check the list of radio programs available depending on its city..
But that's not all. In recent years, we have noticed that more and more smartphones are sold without FM receiver and tuner . This is the case, for example, of many smartphones equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors. As a result, it is impossible to listen to live radio on this type of device.
Listen online
Alternative means exist to take advantage of radio programs on your smartphone. The democratization of 4G packages now overcomes the reception of the wireless network and the limits imposed by this type of transmission..
Listening to internet radio has become a very popular practice. The vast majority of stations now have a large number of digital media to follow their programs live or delayed on a mobile phone. Website, application, podcast, it's up to you to choose the one that suits you best.
Applications for listening to the radio
Your smartphone does not have an FM tuner? You live outside of FM coverage areas. No problem, we've selected the best Android radio apps for you.
These streaming solutions developed by stations or independent developers will allow you to listen to live or delayed your favorite radio shows via a Wi-Fi or 4G connection.
But that's not all. Certain applications also give access to thematic stations only accessible online. Do you prefer jazz, hip-hop, pop, tango, electro, or classical music? Thanks to these personalized programs, you will only listen to the musical genre you like.
Note that radio streams require a significant amount of data. Long hours of uninterrupted listening may well get the better of your plan. It is therefore better, as far as possible, to favor a wifi connection.
General applications
The TuneIn application provides access to a wide range of more than 100,000 radios and 4 million podcasts. Sport, music, foreign radios, culture, entertainment, student radios, information, local radios impossible not to find happiness. 
The application also has a multitasking mode allowing you to listen to the radio while enjoying the other features of your smartphone.
- Download TuneIn from the Google Play Store
- During the first launch, the application will offer you to create an account. It is not essential to enjoy the audio streams. On the other hand, it is essential to put radios in favorites.
- Click on the browse tab
- Then choose the section of your choice (local radio, music, sports, news, debates, etc.)
- Tap the name of the radio to start listening.
With its fluid navigation, the FM Radio application will advantageously replace your stereo or your good old station. You will enjoy your historic stations with quality sound without any sizzle. You will also find thematic feeds only broadcast via the internet.
The dedicated widget will allow you to start or stop the radio stream directly from the home screen of your mobile. The FM Radio application also offers a sleep timer to fall asleep to music without fear for its internet package.
Official radio applications
Almost all of the major national radio stations offer a free application on the Play Store. Once installed on your smartphone, you will not only be able to listen to their live programs but also take advantage of thematic playlists, participate in contests and know the concert dates of your favorite artists.
Even better. You are listening to a song broadcast on the air and you would like to know the title and the name of the performer of this song? No problem. The radio applications allow you to find all the songs played on the national stream but also on thematic webradios.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of radios with their own Android applications.
- Radio France
- RTL
- Europe 1
- NRJ
- Virgin Radio
- RTL2
- Radio Nostalgia
- RMC
- Fun Radio