iHeartRadio is a popular audio app that combines live radio stations, on‑demand music, and a large podcast library in one place. It offered personalized stations, curated playlists and live event streams, targeting casual listeners and audio enthusiasts with both free and paid subscription tiers.
The iHeartRadio app received a full redesign delivering faster discovery, smarter personalization and an improved listening experience across live radio, music and podcasts. The update introduces a cleaner home screen and player, better curated playlists and podcast recommendations, plus performance and stability enhancements. NZME content and local highlights are now easier to find, making it simpler to stream favorites and discover new shows.
1. Wide variety of live radio, music and podcasts in a single app.
2. Strong personalization and curated content for easy discovery.
3. Good integration with car systems and smart speakers for convenient listening.
1. Many desirable features (offline playback, full on‑demand control) required a paid subscription.
2. Ads on the free tier can interrupt listening.
3. Audio quality and station availability varied by region and broadcaster permissions.
Yes — a free tier provided access to live radio, podcasts and personalized stations with ads. Paid plans removed ads and added features like offline listening, unlimited skips and expanded on‑demand access.
Yes — iHeartRadio supported CarPlay and Android Auto, and it worked with many modern infotainment systems and Bluetooth connections. Some car manufacturers also offered iHeartRadio integration out of the box.
Offline downloads were typically available to subscribers or for selected episodes. To save an episode, open the podcast page and use the download or save option; downloaded episodes were available in your library for offline playback.
