radiko

Name: radiko
Rating: 3.1 (135010 reviews)
Author: 株式会社radiko

By: 株式会社radiko

"radiko" radio streaming app (for use in Japan only)

Features & Capabilities

radiko is a dedicated radio streaming application designed exclusively for users in Japan. This extension enables seamless access to a wide range of Japanese radio stations, providing diverse audio content right at your fingertips. Please note, the app is strictly intended for use within Japan and is not supported for use in other countries.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Music & Audio

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Version:

8.4.2 Last updated: 2026-04-23

Version code:

175797935

Creation date:

2011-04-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk

Size:

48.93MB

Email:

su*****@radiko.co.jp

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,090 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#106 in

Top app in Japan ▲ 5

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

株式会社radiko

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.radiko.Player

Email:

su*****@radiko.co.jp

Website:

https://radiko.jp/

User Reviews

Overall, users praise radiko for catch-up playback and broad radio access, and for its usefulness for listening and language learning. However, many reviews cite serious downsides: frequent stability problems and crashes after updates; user interface changes that break usability and erase favorites; limited international availability; playback time restrictions; and privacy concerns regarding location access. Addressing stability, UI consistency, broader international coverage, clearer playback policies, and privacy practices would align the app with user expectations.

Pros

Catch-up/time-shift playback lets you listen to missed or past programs.
Broad radio access across regions and a large station library.
Generally useful for radio listening and helpful for language learning.
Serves as a solid replacement for other radio apps (e.g., Wave Radio) with convenient time features.

Cons

Frequent stability issues: crashes, playback stops, and device restarts after updates.
UI/UX degraded by updates: hard to navigate, favorites disappear, and essential features become hard to find.
Limited international availability: mostly domestic usage with desires for global access.
Time limits and restrictive playback policies, especially in paid service.
Privacy concerns over location access and data collection.