# CatchWave - World Radio

> Stream world radio live. Listen to 500+ channels — KBS, BBC, NHK & more for free

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cumiel.catchwave](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cumiel.catchwave)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cumiel.catchwave`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cumiel Inc.
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 182
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2026-03-08
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cumiel.catchwave)
- **Website:** [https://cumiel.github.io](https://cumiel.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cumiel.github.io/catchwave/privacy-policy.html](https://cumiel.github.io/catchwave/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Listen to radio stations from around the world in one app.<br><br>CatchWave is an internet radio app that streams live radio channels from Korea, USA, UK, Japan, Europe, and more.<br><br>Key Features:<br>- 500+ radio channels from around the world<br>- Korean broadcasters: KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, YTN, TBS<br>- Visible Radio: Watch live radio broadcasts with video from KBS, MBC, and SBS — right inside the app<br>- International stations: BBC, NPR, NHK, and more<br>- Filter by region to quickly find channels<br>- Search by station name, country, or genre<br>- Save your favorite channels for quick access<br>- Background playback — keep listening with the app closed<br>- Lock screen playback controls<br>- Korean &amp; English language support<br>- Clean dark theme UI<br><br>Included Channels:<br>Korea — KBS, MBC, SBS, EBS, YTN, TBS, Military FM, Gugak FM<br>USA — NPR News, KEXP, WFMU Freeform<br>UK — BBC Radio 1/2/3/4/6 Music, Classic FM<br>Japan — NHK Radio 1/2/FM<br>Europe — France Inter, FIP, Deutschlandfunk, and more<br>Others — ABC Radio, Triple J, and more

## Rankings

- #1,745,733 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.cumiel.catchwave.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cumiel.catchwave)