The Roots FM Radio

Name: The Roots FM Radio
Rating: 5 (34 reviews)
Author: John Stephens

By: John Stephens

Entertainment

Features & Capabilities

Free Form Album Rock transports you back to the early days of progressive rock, the roots of classic rock radio. s, the 70s. Your favorite classic artists are here 24/7; we are listener supported, NO commercials.

We focus on classic and deep tracks we bet you have not heard in many years. Many of the tunes you will hear on The Roots. Fm never appeared on CD, so we have transferred the original vinyl LPs and preserved them as uncompressed digital files. We still lightly touch the Classic Rock hits, but we don't play them repeatedly.

Our primary stream is 64K HE-AAC+ which provides high-quality sound and still works well on mobile devices. Our second stream, The Roots HD, is 128K HE-AAC, close to CD quality. You will never hear an MP3 format file on The Roots. Fm. Only uncompressed digital files.

Requests are welcome at: request@theroots.fm. Also, check out our new "Shout Out" feature. Here you can send voice messages, requests, or dedications.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

John Stephens

Rating:

5.00

(34)

Version:

11.0.69 Last updated: 2024-12-05

Version code:

870928535

Creation date:

2020-09-18

Compatible devices:

Size:

16.17MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 219,509 ▼ 280

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Developed by:

John Stephens

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-roots-fm-radio/id1532065945

User Reviews

Overall, users love The Roots FM for ad-free, listener-supported streaming, top-notch sound, and a broad, nostalgic mix of classic rock with deep cuts. The volunteer DJs are praised for their knowledge and curation, and the app streams well on cars, home systems, and Macs. The main drawback is the funding model, which relies on memberships/donations to keep the station running.

Pros

Ad-free, listener-supported listening with no mandatory fees
Excellent sound quality across car Bluetooth, home audio, and Macs
Rich variety of classic rock/freeform album rock with deep cuts and nostalgia
Knowledgeable, passionate volunteer DJs curating engaging playlists

Cons

Funding relies on listener donations and memberships to sustain operations, which some users may view as a cost or pressure

Recent reviews

A tremendous non-profit radio station . Listen and keep listening! No advertising. Fully listener supported, but listen for free. Real DJs that are volunteer and passionate about the music. If you like what you hear donate, but no pressure. I always discover something new when I listen. Great sound quality, too. The app works fine on my Macbook M1. Download today!

by Ca*****, 2026-05-04

If you love music variety like I do, look no further! This is your home for the best variety of music all day-24/7. The DJ’s really know their stuff when it comes to the Artists and their music. I use the app to Bluetooth through my car speakers and through my Bluetooth speakers-unbelievable high quality sound! Thanks to The Roots FM for making my day, everyday!!!