Reviews of radioPup: Live & Local Radio

By: Townsquare Media, LLC

List of user reviews and ratings for radioPup: Live & Local Radio

Total ratings

2.80 (Rating count: 73)

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Review summary

Users appreciate the concept of RadioPup as a local radio aggregator with multiple stations, but reliability and UX issues dominate. Recurrent problems include crashes after iOS updates (notably iOS 13), intrusive and loud ads that disrupt listening, frequent buffering and connectivity drops, and non-functional favorites. Some reviews also note limited cross-platform support and casting options. Overall, the app shows promise but suffers from stability, ad-related, and feature issues that affect consistent listening.

Pros

The idea of the app is great as a local radio aggregator.
This app is better than single-station tuner apps.
Great way to listen to local radio.

Cons

Crashes on launch or becomes non-functional after iOS 13 update.
Ads are loud, repetitive, and often out of sync or interrupt the listening experience.
Constant buffering and connection drops.
Favorites tab not populating results and/or cannot save favorites.
Lack of cross-platform support (no web/Roku/Alexa) and Chromecast casting issues.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.80

All time rating average: 2.80

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58% (29)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-11-18	We*****	Why cant i open christmas mysic
Why cant i open christmas mysic
2025-07-18	ma*****	When searching under the “favorites” tab, no results populate. No noticeable option to “favorite” a station. Ads play at the most inconvenient time. When the app is opened, I want to see my favorites, a search bar and “browse” or “near me”. Currently the app seems too complicated when it really only serves a few purposes.
When searching under the “favorites” tab, no results populate. No noticeable option to “favorite” a station. Ads play at the most inconvenient time. When the app is opened, I want to see my favorites, a search bar and “browse” or “near me”. Currently the app seems too complicated when it really only serves a few purposes.
2025-07-18	wa*****	Always drops. Never works when you really too. I want to listen to the show before the adds start coming.
Always drops. Never works when you really too. I want to listen to the show before the adds start coming.
2024-02-15	St*****	I don’t mind the ads-I understand that’s how free radio works. But this new update is HORRIBLE. The app used to open and, if you had a station “favorited” would immediately begin to play. Might be on air, might be on a commercial, but would go to whatever station you listened to. Which is what listening to the radio is supposed to be about. But now, the app loads and just goes to a paid commercial and a loading screen, even if you have a station favorited. I don’t want to stare at a loading screen, I want to LISTEN TO THE RADIO. I can find a different app that actually PLAYS THE RADIO.
I don’t mind the ads-I understand that’s how free radio works. But this new update is HORRIBLE. The app used to open and, if you had a station “favorited” would immediately begin to play. Might be on air, might be on a commercial, but would go to whatever station you listened to. Which is what listening to the radio is supposed to be about. But now, the app loads and just goes to a paid commercial and a loading screen, even if you have a station favorited. I don’t want to stare at a loading screen, I want to LISTEN TO THE RADIO. I can find a different app that actually PLAYS THE RADIO.
2020-04-28	Ke*****	This app is better than single station apps that are little more than a tuner. It is, however, pretty much just a tuner with multiple stations. It doesn’t offer Waze or Apple Music integration. There’s no larger view for use while driving. You can’t store your presets across devices. Unlike it's competitors, it’s not a cross-platform portal. There's no Alexa app, no Roku version, nor is there even a web-browser version for your PC. It's an iOS and an Android app, and that’s about it. Townsquare should either make it function like it’s competitors or join one (or all) of them!
This app is better than single station apps that are little more than a tuner. It is, however, pretty much just a tuner with multiple stations. It doesn’t offer Waze or Apple Music integration. There’s no larger view for use while driving. You can’t store your presets across devices. Unlike it's competitors, it’s not a cross-platform portal. There's no Alexa app, no Roku version, nor is there even a web-browser version for your PC. It's an iOS and an Android app, and that’s about it. Townsquare should either make it function like it’s competitors or join one (or all) of them!
2020-01-10	Wi*****	Used to be one of my favorite apps, but I’ve been waiting months for them to update since it became non-functional after ios13. Then sent an email to inquire if there was a plan to update and got no reply so it’s time to delete ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Used to be one of my favorite apps, but I’ve been waiting months for them to update since it became non-functional after ios13. Then sent an email to inquire if there was a plan to update and got no reply so it’s time to delete ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
2019-11-09	to*****	Crashes on launch on iPhone X
Crashes on launch on iPhone X
2019-11-04	lu*****	I don’t understand why you force landscape mode on iPad users. This is the most infuriating unchangeable setting.
I don’t understand why you force landscape mode on iPad users. This is the most infuriating unchangeable setting.
2019-09-30	Fo*****	I can’t select any of the menu options except new stations. I just set up my iPhone 11 with iOS 13. Loved the app before, but it doesn’t work now.
I can’t select any of the menu options except new stations. I just set up my iPhone 11 with iOS 13. Loved the app before, but it doesn’t work now.
2019-09-27	Ba*****	I’ve used this app for a few years now, but since the ios13 update, the app crashes and when I DO get it to open, most of the buttons/icons are missing. PLEASE FIX THIS! This app should’ve been ready for the update.
I’ve used this app for a few years now, but since the ios13 update, the app crashes and when I DO get it to open, most of the buttons/icons are missing. PLEASE FIX THIS! This app should’ve been ready for the update.