# RTÉ Listen

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id470493202](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id470493202)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id470493202`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RTÉ
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,038 ratings)
- **Version:** 30.24.0 (297)
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2011-10-16
- **Size:** 58 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rt%C3%A9-listen/id470493202)
- **Website:** [http://www.rte.ie/radio](http://www.rte.ie/radio)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://about.rte.ie/reports-and-policies/privacy-policy/](https://about.rte.ie/reports-and-policies/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**RTÉ Listen** brings live Irish radio, podcasts, and on-demand audio together in one app. Tune in to RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2FM, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, and RTÉ Gold whenever you want.

Catch up on popular programmes including *Morning Ireland*, *Brendan O’Connor*, *Marty in the Morning*, and *2FM Drive with Laura and Katja*. Explore trending clips, resume episodes where you left off, and create an account to favourite shows, manage your queue, and download episodes for listening on the go.

## Rankings

- #53,456 — Overall
- #19 — listen

## Review summary

Reviews praise RTÉ Radio Player as a vital link to Ireland for the diaspora, with a rich mix of news, music, and Gaelic programming. The main recurring drawback is the absence of landscape viewing, which detracts from usability on larger screens. Overall, the app is valued for authentic Irish content and the emotional connection it provides to home.

### Pros

- Keeps expatriates connected to Ireland via reliable live streams and playback from the US and beyond.
- Offers diverse, high-quality content across news, music, and culture with engaging presenters.
- Strong Irish-language programming, including Raidió na Gaeltachta, valuable for learners and Gaelic speakers.
- Creates a sense of home and nostalgia for listeners abroad, reinforcing a connection to Ireland.

### Cons

- Lack of landscape mode for viewing; app is portrait-only which makes navigation on tablets/phones less convenient.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id470493202)