# The Roots FM Radio

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1532065945](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1532065945)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1532065945`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** John Stephens
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.0.69
- **Last updated:** 2024-12-05
- **First published:** 2020-09-18
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-roots-fm-radio/id1532065945)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://securenetsystems.net/mobileapp/app\_privacy.html](https://securenetsystems.net/mobileapp/app_privacy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #194,140 — Overall

## Review summary

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

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