SBS Audio

Name: SBS Audio
Rating: 3.1 (18 reviews)
Author: Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

By: Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

Music & news in your language

Features & Capabilities

The SBS Audio app (previously known as SBS Radio) connects you to music, Australian news and current affairs, podcasts and community updates in your language.

Whether you want to catch up on radio programs in your language, stream SBS Chill, SBS PopAsia, or SBS South Asian and your favourite radio programs live, or explore podcasts, you’ll find it here.

Listen anytime, anywhere for free. Download our app today and find a world of difference.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

Rating:

3.10

(18)

Version:

6.6.0 Last updated: 2026-05-24

Version code:

885939763

Creation date:

2011-11-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

53.42MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 348,918 ▼ 1,719

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Developed by:

Special Broadcasting Service Corporation

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sbs-audio/id470808084

Website:

https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/sbs-audio-app

User Reviews

Users praise SBS Audio for broad language options, clear audio, background playback, and a free, ad-free experience with a simple interface. Expats and travelers value mobile access and content quality. However, issues recur: unreliable playback, geographic restrictions to Australia, and on-demand content that is outdated compared with podcasts. Some users also find the layout confusing and want a quick tutorial, and desire better multitasking with Listen Again. Overall, strong for language learning and immersion, but notable gaps in availability, freshness of on-demand content, and usability for multitasking.

Pros

Extensive language options (68 languages) and easy language switching
Clear audio quality
Background playback enables multitasking
Free and ad-free experience
Stable, simple and clean interface

Cons

Unreliable playback: the stream sometimes spins and won’t play
Geo-restriction: available only in Australia, limiting access for international users
On-demand content is often outdated compared with podcasts
On-demand listen again and podcast multitasking limitations
Layout can be confusing; a short tutorial would help

Recent reviews

Needs to have CarPlay compatibility

by So*****, 2022-05-18

I have had no problems whatsoever with this app. I listen to news in a number of languages (there are 68 available) and appreciate the ease with which I can navigate from one language to another. The audio is perfectly clear, and the news streams continue to play even in the background, allowing you to use other apps on your device simultaneously. The app is stable, simple to use, and has a clean interface. To top it off, it’s free and without ads. All in all, it’s a great app.