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iHeart
What iHeart is
iHeart is an audio service for live radio, artist radio, podcasts, songs and albums. Its free plan includes live radio and artist radio, along with access to the full podcast library. The Plus plan adds unlimited skips and commercial-free radio. All Access lets listeners play any song or album, download music for offline listening and use unlimited playlist features. A Family plan covers up to five family members. iHeart offers a free plan and a 30-day trial, and its pricing model is freemium. The listed Free plan costs nothing; prices for Plus, All Access and Family are not provided here. Listeners can use iHeart on the web, iOS, Android and Windows, with supported platforms also including Amazon Fire and Chromebook. Offline listening is available, and a Family plan is offered. The mix of radio, podcasts and on-demand music gives listeners several ways to find audio in one service, with plan features determining access to skips, commercial-free radio, song and album playback, downloads and playlist features.
Who it suits
iHeart suits listeners who want live or artist radio and a full podcast library on a free plan. People seeking song and album playback, offline downloads, unlimited skips or a plan for up to five family members can consider the paid tiers.
What it does well
- Free plan includes live radio and artist radio.
- Full podcast library is included in the Free plan.
- Offline listening is available with All Access.
- Family plan covers up to five members.
- Available on web, iOS, Android and Windows.
What to know first
- Song and album playback is listed for All Access.
- Unlimited skips and commercial-free radio are listed for Plus.
- Prices for Plus, All Access and Family are not provided.
Limits
The Free plan lists live radio and artist radio plus the full podcast library. Song and album playback, offline downloads and unlimited playlist features are listed with All Access; unlimited skips and commercial-free radio are listed with Plus.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Up to 5 family members | On request |
| Family | Up to 5 family members | On request |
| Free | Live radio · podcasts · artist radio · playlists | Free |
| All Access Family | $14.99 per month · All Access · share with up to five family members | $14.99 a month |
| Plus | $4.99 per month on web or Google Play; $5.99 per month on iOS App Store · Commercial-free radio · ad-free playlists and artist stations · no skip limit · unlimited personalized playlists | $4.99 a month |
| All Access | $9.99 per month on web or Google Play; $12.99 per month on iOS App Store · Plus benefits · on-demand songs, albums, and playlists · save and replay radio songs · offline music downloads | $9.99 a month |
As iheart.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.iheart.com/.
- Choose the Free plan or review the 30-day trial.
- Use iHeart on web, iOS, Android or Windows; Amazon Fire and Chromebook are also supported.
- Consider Plus, All Access or Family for their listed features.
Verdict
Choose iHeart if you want free live radio, artist radio and podcasts across its listed platforms. Consider All Access for song and album playback with offline downloads, or Family for up to five members; the listed plan prices do not include amounts for those tiers.
Questions
Does iHeart have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes live radio, artist radio and the full podcast library.
Is there a trial?
The pricing note lists a 30-day trial.
Which devices and platforms support iHeart?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, web and Windows. Supported platforms also include Amazon Fire and Chromebook.
Can I listen offline?
Yes. Offline listening and downloads are listed with the All Access plan.
What do the paid plans include?
Plus includes unlimited skips and commercial-free radio. All Access includes play-any-song-or-album, offline downloads and unlimited playlist features; Family covers up to five members.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Prices are not provided for Plus, All Access or Family.
Facts from iHeart's own pages
- Connected TVs
- Supported connected TV devices listed by iHeart include Roku, Amazon Fire TV, VIZIO SmartCast, and Samsung Tizen TVs. · help.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Family plan
- Yes · iheart.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · iheart.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The iHeart mobile app can link with Alexa and can be set as the default provider for music, stations, and podcasts. · help.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Live radio
- Listeners can find live AM and FM stations from nearby locations and cities around the world. · news.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- Yes · iheart.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Personalization
- Listeners can create artist-based stations and a Favorites Radio station from songs they like. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- iHeart says its app is available on over 200 platforms, including web, iOS, Android, Alexa, and automobiles. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Playlists
- The app provides thousands of hand-curated playlists organized by mood, activity, decade, and genre. · news.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Podcasts
- The service offers podcasts from iHeartRadio and other publishers, including ESPN, NPR, and The New York Times. · news.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Premium availability
- Offline music listening is available through the iOS and Android mobile apps. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy notice says iHeart collects information such as identifiers, contact and payment details, usage data, and location data to provide its services. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- iHeart offers music, radio, and podcasts through its streaming service and app. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- iHeart says it takes reasonable and appropriate steps to help protect personal information, while noting no systems or apps are completely secure. · iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The iHeart app page directs users needing help with its applications to the iHeartRadio Help Center. · news.iheart.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web,iOS,Android,Windows,Amazon Fire,Chromebook · iheart.com, 21 Sept 2026
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