# NTS Radio: Music Discovery

> Tune in to the world’s best DJs and artists playing their favourite music.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ntslive.ntsradio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ntslive.ntsradio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ntslive.ntsradio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NTS Radio
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 284,355
- **Rating:** 4.39 / 5 (1,269 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2019-06-11
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ntslive.ntsradio)
- **Website:** [http://www.nts.live](http://www.nts.live/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nts.live/privacy-policy](https://www.nts.live/privacy-policy)

## Description

NTS Radio is a global platform celebrating music discovery with live broadcasts from 60+ cities worldwide. Founded in 2011 as a passion project, it fosters emerging artists by offering an alternative to mainstream radio. Listeners can enjoy two live 24/7 channels, numerous Infinite Mixtape streams, and tens of thousands of archived shows across genres like hip-hop, techno, jazz, afrobeats, disco, and ambient.

Entirely ad-free and built by music lovers, NTS offers a unique experience powered by over 600 resident hosts including DJs, musicians, and record collectors. Supporters enjoy perks like live tracklisting, discounted merchandise, early access to merch, and exclusive community channels—all while directly supporting the creators behind the music. Discover a world of music on NTS Radio and be part of a passionate global community dedicated to exceptional, leftfield sounds.

## Rankings

- #133,605 — Overall
- #186 — Music and audio (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.ntslive.ntsradio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise NTS for mood-based discovery, ad-free listening, and easy, 24/7 music content. However, the Android app is often unstable: playback cuts out, crashes, or stutters; it’s largely a web-wrapper (TWA) rather than a native app, causing login persistence and browser compatibility issues. Many want Chromecast/Android Auto support. Overall, strong content with a mixed app experience, leaning buggy.

### Pros

- Mood-matching music vibes and strong music discovery
- Ad-free listening and straightforward, no-fuss interface
- 24/7 music with diverse content for exploring NTS
- Simple, lightweight app that does what it's supposed to

### Cons

- Frequent playback interruptions, stuttering, and crashes
- Not a native app; it’s a web wrapper (TWA) causing stability and compatibility issues
- Keeps logging me out / doesn’t stay signed in
- Missing casting features (Chromecast/Android Auto) and no casting support

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