# iHeart: Music, Radio, Podcasts > Listen to music, radio & podcasts in 1 app. Free Audio content for any genre Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** iHeartMedia, Inc. - **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO - **Downloads:** 98,374,218 - **Rating:** 4.59 / 5 (2,340,913 ratings) - **Version:** 10.66.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-28 - **First published:** 2026-07-31 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 101 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-12 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller) - **Website:** [https://www.iheart.com](https://www.iheart.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iheart.com/privacy](https://www.iheart.com/privacy) ## Description **iHeart: Music, Radio & Podcasts** brings music streaming, live AM/FM radio, sports coverage, news, and podcasts together in one Android app. Stream thousands of local and national radio stations, discover curated playlists across genres, and listen to popular podcasts covering sports, true crime, culture, comedy, and more. Follow live sports talk and play-by-play coverage, connect with radio hosts, and use Android Auto for convenient listening on the go. Premium features include ad-free music, unlimited skips, on-demand songs, playlist downloads, and offline listening through iHeartRadio Plus and All Access subscriptions. ## Rankings - #1,526 — Overall - #10 — Music and audio (Gross) - #11 — Android wear (Gross) - #15 — Music and audio (Free) - #19 — Android wear (Free) - #106 — Application (Gross) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.CALL_PHONE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.TRANSMIT_IR` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS` - `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` ## Review summary Users praise iHeart for its broad music and radio variety and the ability to access both local and distant stations, plus strong personalization features like presets and artist lookup. However, recurring issues center on the free version: intrusive ads, limitations in listening to certain content, buffering after updates, and gating of features like skipping. Some reports also mention upsell/upgrade hurdles. Overall, the app shines for content diversity and customization but performance and subscription friction can be frustrating. ### Pros - Wide variety of music and radio options across genres - Access to local stations as well as stations from towns you no longer live in - Customizable presets and endless playlists, plus artist lookup - Easy to save songs and explore mood-based mixes - Subscription can provide an ad-free listening experience ### Cons - Excessive/interruptive ads in the free version - Cannot access out-of-town games or certain live/local stations - Buffering or playback issues after updates - Free tier limits like restricted skipping - Upgrade button/subscription flow sometimes not working ## Similar extensions and apps - [iHeartRadio for Google TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearchannel.iheartradio.tv) — 1,252,687 users, 3.64 / 5 - [iRadio - Music, News & Podcast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.samkrish.prodev.iradio) — 1,584 users - [Audacy: Radio & Sports Talk](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radiocom) — 6,200,172 users, 3.11 / 5 - [TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tunein.player) — 181,417,085 users, 4.71 / 5 - [iRadio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dmhsh.samples.apps.nowinandroid) — 918 users - [Radio USA - Online FM Radio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.sumitk.radiofm) — 255,887 users, 4.61 / 5 - [Radio Podcasts - TuneIn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dinhcv.shoutcast) — 26,977 users, 3.86 / 5 - [Onairium: Radio & Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.onairium.app) — 105 users - [Hub 901](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flinn.tunekast1870_86) — 3,901 users, 4.40 / 5 - [RadiOn.hub - Stations Podcast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.radion_hub.populace0) — 165 users - [FM & AM Radio: Live & Podcasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fm_am.radio_live.app) — 1,349 users - [Radio Point](https://chrome-stats.com/d/group.radio.point) — 336,579 users, 3.58 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearchannel.iheartradio.controller)