Reviews of Audials Play: Radio & Podcasts

By: Audials Radio Software App

List of user reviews and ratings for Audials Play: Radio & Podcasts

Total ratings

3.95 (Rating count: 43,363)

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Review summary

Audials Play on Android is praised for its broad content and easy, clean UI with reliable background playback and Android Auto support. However, users repeatedly complain about intrusive ads and monetization (paywalls for features like recording), banner overlays that block the UI, and streaming instability (hiccups, buffering, drops). Widgets are also cited as underwhelming. Overall, strong content and usability are offset by aggressive ads and reliability frustrations.

Pros

Broad library of radio stations and podcasts
Background playback and embedded player
Android Auto compatibility and casting to speaker groups
Clean, visually appealing UI with album art
Good for casual listening and simple use

Cons

Aggressive monetization with ads and paywalls, including features like recording behind a paywall
Persistent giant banners that cover the screen and are hard to dismiss
Streaming issues such as hiccups, buffering, and drops affecting playback
Widgets and UI customization are limited or unattractive

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User Reviews

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All time rating average: 3.95

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17% (37)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-29	Jo*****	Great no-nonsense player for Internet radio stations. Hope it stays that way!
Great no-nonsense player for Internet radio stations. Hope it stays that way!
2026-07-26	Ha*****	good app for off line listening songs podcast .and live streaming of music news etc.this app is quick responce,clear cut voice.
good app for off line listening songs podcast .and live streaming of music news etc.this app is quick responce,clear cut voice.
2026-07-25	Ro*****	Without a doubt the best radio app. Choices of great radio stations in abundance, channels show what song is being played at this moment and how long it's been on, names of previous songs. Plus it has a great alarm clock system. And most importantly: zero invasive ads! (almost none at all actually)
Without a doubt the best radio app. Choices of great radio stations in abundance, channels show what song is being played at this moment and how long it's been on, names of previous songs. Plus it has a great alarm clock system. And most importantly: zero invasive ads! (almost none at all actually)
2026-07-21	Mi*****	Great App 👍
Great App 👍
2026-07-17	Ya*****	es la app con emisoras de radio mas grande del mundo. Dejas las redes sociales y consume radio mundial.
es la app con emisoras de radio mas grande del mundo. Dejas las redes sociales y consume radio mundial.
2026-07-07	Ab*****	There is an excessive amount of advertisements; kindly consider using Audials to play radio and podcasts.
There is an excessive amount of advertisements; kindly consider using Audials to play radio and podcasts.
2026-07-03	Mi*****	nothing else will do always enjoy this makes me happy...
nothing else will do always enjoy this makes me happy...
2026-07-02	An*****	I can stand ads, the banner, and some audio ad at the beginning of a stream. but, pushing fullscreen blocking ads is totally insane. Developers should rethink that strategy, and put more attention to the nature of ads they show. Too bad it passed from 0 to 100 in terms of ads. Uninstalled from all my phones.
I can stand ads, the banner, and some audio ad at the beginning of a stream. but, pushing fullscreen blocking ads is totally insane. Developers should rethink that strategy, and put more attention to the nature of ads they show. Too bad it passed from 0 to 100 in terms of ads. Uninstalled from all my phones.
2026-06-29	Ya*****	excellent support
excellent support
2026-06-29	Ge*****	This has become a scam delivery system. It will present an 'advertisement' that is full screen and appears to be asking you to update the app. The link presented will take you to a total scam app (within a miniature fake google play window) that 'keeps your apps updated' - a function that is already built into your phone by default, and for this superfluous nonsense they charge you. Still able to function somewhat if you are able to sidestep the trickery.
This has become a scam delivery system. It will present an 'advertisement' that is full screen and appears to be asking you to update the app. The link presented will take you to a total scam app (within a miniature fake google play window) that 'keeps your apps updated' - a function that is already built into your phone by default, and for this superfluous nonsense they charge you. Still able to function somewhat if you are able to sidestep the trickery.