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Audacy: Comprehensive Review of the Radio and Sports Streaming Platform

by Audacy, Inc.

4.5
IOSMusic
Audacy consolidates live radio, sports commentary, music stations, and podcasts into a single free application. The platform serves listeners seeking local content alongside national sports coverage and music programming.

Detailed Review

Audacy positions itself as a comprehensive audio streaming platform that aggregates live radio broadcasts, sports commentary, music stations, and podcast content under a single interface. The application serves as the digital extension of Audacy, Inc.'s broadcast network, providing access to both local stations and national content partners including CBS News and Fox News Radio. With support for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL team coverage, the app aims to be a one-stop solution for audio content consumers. The application's core functionality revolves around four content pillars: sports, news, music, and podcasts. Sports coverage includes live play-by-play broadcasts and analytical commentary for major professional leagues, while news content combines local radio stations with national news networks. Music streaming features both terrestrial radio simulcasts and curated on-demand stations, and the podcast section offers access to Audacy's exclusive content alongside third-party podcasts. The interface organizes these categories through a tabbed navigation system with personalized recommendations based on listening history. User experience varies significantly across different usage scenarios. The application performs adequately for stationary listening with stable internet connections, but multiple users report persistent streaming issues during mobile use. Interface design follows conventional radio app patterns with station presets, search functionality, and playback controls. However, recent updates have introduced navigation inconsistencies, particularly in the CarPlay integration and 'Jump Back In' feature that fails to reliably display recent listening history according to user reports. User feedback indicates mixed experiences with technical reliability. Positive reviews like Tottaly rizzy's August 13, 2025 comment praise specific radio personalities and content quality, while technical complaints dominate recent evaluations. Lunch meat eater's August 7, 2025 review notes repetitive commercial loops during WFAN streaming, and apollo1377's July 7, 2025 report describes deteriorating connection stability with updates. Multiple four-star reviews from July 2025 (Dzn#1, Schnoodle3) cite interface regression and abrupt commercial interruptions during music playback as persistent frustrations. The application's primary strength lies in content breadth and cost-free access, particularly for sports enthusiasts seeking comprehensive team coverage. However, technical reliability issues and aggressive advertising implementation present significant limitations. Ideal use cases involve stationary listening with reliable connectivity rather than mobile scenarios where connection stability is paramount. The platform serves best as a supplemental streaming option rather than a primary audio service due to these consistency concerns.

Key Features

  • Live sports coverage with play-by-play commentary for major professional leagues including NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams
  • Local radio station simulcasts providing access to terrestrial broadcasts beyond normal reception range
  • Curated music stations programmed by music enthusiasts alongside popular radio station streams
  • Podcast directory featuring exclusive Audacy content alongside millions of third-party shows
  • Personalized recommendations based on listening history and preferred stations or teams
  • Multi-platform support including CarPlay integration for in-vehicle listening experiences

Why Users Love It

Extensive sports content coverage
Free access to local radio

Perfect for: Sports enthusiasts and local radio listeners seeking free streaming

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User Reviews

Tottaly rizzy
Aug 13, 2025

May I just say Ally faith and Dż are just immaculate and I love there radio CHEESEHEAD May I just say Ally faith and Dż are just immaculate and I love there radio

Lunch meat eater
Aug 7, 2025

This app was great when I first downloaded it, I have to listen to WFAN on the app when I’m working today because I’m working an hour south of New York City and I lose reception and this app drives me nuts because it keeps repeating itself please the same commercials constantly, which are annoying. I always have to get out of the app and come in please fix this issue. It’s annoying. I love WFAN and the crew. WFAN This app was great when I first downloaded it, I have to listen to WFAN on the app when I’m working today because I’m working an hour south of New York City and I lose reception and this app drives me nuts because it keeps repeating itself please the same commercials constantly, which are annoying. I always have to get out of the app and come in please fix this issue. It’s annoying. I love WFAN and the crew.

Schnoodle3
Aug 5, 2025

This is a great app, I love being able to listen to my favorite station. I hate the fact that you can be right in the middle of your favorite song and all of a sudden a commercial cuts in. I think we can do better than that. Great app hate the commercials This is a great app, I love being able to listen to my favorite station. I hate the fact that you can be right in the middle of your favorite song and all of a sudden a commercial cuts in. I think we can do better than that.

Dzn#1
Jul 22, 2025

Something happened in the last update The graphics On the first ( main ) Page was missing the last station I’d played Is confusing now “Jump Back in Live” Missing graphics from last stream or stations played Fix the CarPlay Something happened in the last update The graphics On the first ( main )Page was missing the last station I’d played Is confusing now“Jump Back in Live”Missing graphics from last stream or stations played

apollo1377
Jul 7, 2025

I use this app daily and it just seems to be getting worse and worse, losing signal and not reconnecting. :( More updates equals more problems. I use this app daily and it just seems to be getting worse and worse, losing signal and not reconnecting. :(

App Details

Developer

Audacy, Inc.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

9/15/2025