Virgin Radio UK - Listen Live

Name: Virgin Radio UK - Listen Live
Rating: 4.622951 (7736 reviews)
Author: News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

By: News Corp UK & Ireland Limited App

Every station across the Virgin Radio UK network with music, chat, & showbiz

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

542,507 ▲ 719

Data as of 2026-08-11

Rating:

4.62 +6

(7,736)

Version:

56.6.0.45742

Last updated: 2026-07-13

Ranking

#94,770 ▼ 264

Overall

Features & Capabilities

LIVE AND LOUD: Hear Virgin Radio UK's network live with hosts like Chris Evans, Emma B, and Ben Jones. Enjoy music from the 90s to today and view the full schedule.

PODCASTS AND PLAYLISTS: Tune into popular shows such as Spooning with Mark Wogan and Pridecast, plus mood playlists like Chilled and Legends. The app supports Android 8+ and is continually updated with new content and features. Follow Virgin Radio UK on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and stay connected.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Entertainment

By:

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

Downloads:

542,507 719

Rating:

4.62

(7,736) 6 new ratings

Version:

56.6.0.45742 Last updated: 2026-07-13

Version code:

45742

Creation date:

2016-03-24

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk

Size:

66.63MB

Email:

ap*****@news.co.uk

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 94,770 ▼ 264

Other platforms

Virgin Radio UK - Listen Live (v55.8.1)

4.80

(256)

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Developed by:

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.virginradio.android

Email:

ap*****@news.co.uk

Website:

https://www.virginradio.co.uk

User Reviews

Users praise Virgin Radio UK's app for its energetic Chris Evans Breakfast Show and a UK music vibe, with smooth playback and catch-up options. However, recurring issues include frequent playback glitches and ads that disrupt listening, limited pause rewind and catch-up for older shows, and Chromecast Nest TV integration problems. Despite flaws, the content and on-the-go listening appeal keep many users engaged, with requests for reliability and feature improvements.

Pros

The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is a major draw with high energy, engaging chats and popular guests.
App offers smooth playback and generally reliable streaming when not experiencing issues.
Catch-up listening is available in the app to replay missed segments.
UK music and a chilled listening vibe that users enjoy for daily listening.

Cons

Frequent playback glitches and streaming cuts requiring reloads.
Advertisements can be disruptive, including mid song or during host segments.
Lack of live pause rewind and limited catch up options for older shows.
Chromecast Nest casting integration issues, such as track display problems on TV.

Recent reviews

Great Britainings finest xx.

Te*****, 2026-07-20

It's a good enough app but it keeps signing me out and I then have to spend 10 minutes identifying buses, motorcycles, crosswalks and traffic lights. Irritating and unnecessary.