Available for all of Apple's devices, the iHeartRadio app is your one-stop shop for streaming audio entertainment. As you'd expect from the name, the app provides access to a wide range of streaming online radio stations which you can listen to live, but it also lets you stream podcasts and playlists.
For Apple Watch owners, there is great news: the app can be used independently of your iPhone. When you are in possession of both your iPhone and Apple Watch, however, you watch can be used a remote control. Despite the diminutive dimensions of the screen, the Apple Watch app still provides easy access to everything you need, including Search, Recently Played, Your Library (which includes Your Stations, Your Podcasts, and Your Playlists), Add to Playlist, and more.
When you're listening to podcasts, you have the option of playing them back at a variety of speeds. This means that you can slow things down if you need to, but if you are in a rush and want to "speed listen", you can speed things up to twice the normal speed.
While you can tune into to all manner of well-known radio stations and popular podcasts, there are also endless playlists to choose from when you're in the mood for non-stop music. These are organised by mood, genre, and more, so you will always be able to find something that suits that way you feel. You can even collect together all of your favourite songs to create your own personalised radio station that is certain to play the tunes you like every time.
The vast majority of the functions of the app are available free of charge, but there are some option – such as unlimited skipping and offline listening – are only available to user taking out a $5.99 per month subscription.
Verdict:
There's a very good reason that iHeartRadio has managed to develop such a keen fanbase, and the apps for Apple Watch, iPhone and iPad are a great demonstration of this. They not only provide access to a huge amount of free content, but they are well-designed, properly thought out, and a pleasure to use.
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