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RadioTunes

What RadioTunes is
RadioTunes is an internet radio service offering 99 curated music channels. The company says real Channel Directors select music and create playlists for each station, and that the service launched in 2004. New website listeners can listen free for one hour before a subscription is required, while the maker advertises a 30-day free trial. Full Access removes advertisements and includes all channels, playlists and mix shows, with 320k MP3 and 128k AAC audio formats. RadioTunes offers web listening, iOS and Android apps, and a Chrome extension. The iPhone and iPad apps require iOS 15.0 or later; Android requires version 6.0 or higher. Listed compatibility includes Alexa, Sonos, vTuner, TuneIn-compatible devices, VLC, Winamp, iTunes, AirPlay, Google Cast, CarPlay and Android Auto. Full Access members can use third-party players accepting custom streaming URLs or .pls/.m3u playlists and download files containing their unique Listen Key. One account can have only one active connection at a time.
Who it suits
RadioTunes suits listeners wanting curated channels on the web, mobile devices or compatible players. It also fits people seeking an ad-free Full Access option and higher-quality audio.
What it does well
- 99 curated music channels
- 30-day free trial advertised
- Ad-free Full Access option
- 320k MP3 and 128k AAC audio
- Broad device compatibility
What to know first
- Free website listening limited to one hour
- Only one active connection per account
- Full Access price not listed
- Direct support unavailable on free service
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Access | Commercial-free music · access to all channels · high-quality audio · dedicated support | On request |
As radiotunes.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
RadioTunes offers a broad set of curated channels with free listening, a trial and a paid ad-free option. Check device requirements and the single-connection limit before subscribing.
Facts from RadioTunes's own pages
- Audio quality
- Full Access offers 320k MP3 and 128k AAC audio formats. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Browser extension
- RadioTunes offers a Chrome extension for listening in the browser. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Curation
- The company says real Channel Directors select music and create playlists for each station. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data practices
- The privacy policy says the company does not sell, barter, give away, or rent personal information to outside companies except as disclosed in the policy. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- External players
- Subscribers can use third-party audio software that accepts custom streaming URLs or .pls/.m3u playlists; Full Access members can download files containing their unique Listen Key. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · radiotunes.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Full Access
- Subscribers get access to all channels, playlists, and mix shows without advertisements. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists Alexa, Sonos, vTuner, TuneIn-compatible devices, VLC, Winamp, iTunes, AirPlay, Google Cast, CarPlay, and Android Auto support or compatibility. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Launched
- RadioTunes says it launched in 2004 and offers 99 channels. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- RadioTunes offers apps for iOS and Android; the iPhone and iPad apps require iOS 15.0 or later, and the Android app requires Android 6.0 or higher. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- The privacy policy says payment verification information is transmitted using SSL encryption and personal information is stored in secure operating environments not available to the public. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Service
- RadioTunes is a multi-channel internet radio service offering curated music channels. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says direct technical support is provided to Full Access subscribers and is unavailable to everyone using the free service. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- web · radiotunes.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The maker advertises a 30-day free trial, and says new website listeners can listen free for one hour before a subscription is required. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Usage limit
- An account can be used on multiple devices, but only one connection can be active at a time; additional simultaneous connections are disconnected. · radiotunes.com, 11 Oct 2026
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