Pros & Cons
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- More than 100,000 broadcast radio stations, 4 million podcasts, and 40,000 audiobooks.
- Ability to rewind and record live radio.
- Displays recently started broadcasts.
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- New design isn't quite as intuitive as the old design.
- Some blocked content.
TuneIn Radio Pro (for iPad) Specs
| Product Category | iPad Apps |
| Product Category | Software |
| Product Price Type | Direct |
TuneIn Radio Pro ($9.99), one of PCMag's favorite iPad Apps, continues to evolve. Most recently, the live radio streaming service has added an optional $7.99 per month subscription service, TuneIn Radio Premium, that boasts ad-free music, live sports, and other audio content. Amid all the changes, however, TuneIn Radio Pro also maintains its core functionality. TuneIn Radio Pro still lets you fire up more than 100,000 global AM and FM stations, rewind live radio, and record programming to your iPad's storage. Unfortunately, there are also still some interface and content accessibility issues.
A Different Streaming Service
TuneIn Radio Pro differs from a service such as Spotify in that listeners enjoy live, streaming radio. This setup presents its own set of positives and negatives. On the plus side, you can tune in to talk radio and sporting events (Slacker Radio also lets you do that, but on a far smaller scale). On the downside, you can't ban or favorite individual songs or shows to customize your experience. It is radio, after all, much like SiriusXM Internet Radio.
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That's not to say that TuneIn Radio Pro doesn't supply you with tailored content. When you tap the Home icon, you're taken to a section that's filled with local stations to start you on your listening journey. For example, New Yorkers like me will see Hot 97, WFAN, WNYC-FM, and other stations in their feeds without searching for them. Very nice.
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