Is Apple Radio Free? (All You Need To Know)

Apple Radio is one of the many services offered to customers and it’s a great way to listen to your favorite tunes. However, you may be wondering: is Apple Radio free?

Well, I have been looking into Apple Radio and have all you need to know about this service further down in this article, so read on to learn what I’ve discovered!

Is Apple Radio Free?

Apple Radio is free as part of Apple Music in 2025. You can listen to Apple Radio without an Apple Music subscription by clicking on the radio icon from within the Apple Music app. Furthermore, if you’re searching, you’ll see the radio stations that are playable with a “TuneIn” label next to them.

Do you have other questions about Apple Radio, like if Apple Music free with Verizon? If so, don’t stop reading yet because I have even more to tell you about Apple Radio below!

How Much Does Apple Radio Cost?

Apple Radio is a free section found within the Apple Music app, so it doesn’t cost you anything if you just want to listen to the broadcast radio stations.

That being said, not all stations are going to be available in all regions and countries, since it’s broadcast radio and the stations will vary depending on your location.

How Do You Listen to Apple Radio?

If you want to listen to Apple Radio, you’ll need to start by opening the Apple Music app on your device, locate the Radio icon, and click on it to begin listening to broadcast radio.

The radio icon is next to the “Search” icon at the bottom. You can browse through all the stations, and when you find one you like, just click on “Play.”

Also, you can use that search function to search for the broadcast radio station you want to listen to, like your favorite rock or classical music station.

You can search by radio station nickname, call sign, radio station name, or frequency, so there are multiple ways to find the radio station you want.

In addition, you can ask Siri to listen to Apple Radio by activating Siri and saying “Tune in to Fox News Talk,” for example.

Can You Listen to Apple Radio on the Apple Watch?

Even if you don’t have your iPhone close by, you can listen to Apple Radio for free on your Apple Watch.

To do so, pair your Apple Watch with a Bluetooth headset, such as AirPods.

However, on the Apple Watch, you are restricted to the free playback option to the Apple Radio Stations, such as Apple Music Country, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music 1.

Therefore, with the Apple Watch, you’re much more limited on the free Apple Music radio stations, so it’s best to listen on your iPhone or iPad to get the full free playback ability.

What Radio Stations Are Available on Apple Music?

Several broadcast radio stations are available on Apple Music with most of them coming from TuneIn Radio or iHeartRadio. These include the following:

NPR
102.7 KIIS FM
The Lot Radio
Hot 97
106.7 Lite FM
Power 105.1
Channel Q
107.5 WGCI Chicago
106.1 KMEL
93.5 KDay
101 WRIF- The Riff
95.5 KLos
Real 92.3
La Mega 96.3
K-Earth 101
KEXP 90.3
Q 104.3
107.7 The End
98.5 KLUC

Additionally, you can get international broadcast radio stations through the Apple Music radio section, including:

Fox FM
ABC News Radio
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 2
Triple J
BBC Afrique
Radio Capital
BBC Radio 4
Smooth 95.3
One FM 91.3
Radios 100FM- 100% Workout
Radio City Tamil
Smooth FM
ABC Jazz
Hit Radio FFH
Cope Madrid
RTHK 3
Power987
BBC Radio Scotland
Energy Hit Music Only
Money FM 89.3
Radio Italia

Is Apple Radio Free on Mac?

You can’t listen to Apple Radio for free on Mac. Rather, you will need a subscription to Apple Music to get broadcast radio, although this could change in the future.

Therefore, if you want Apple Radio for free, you’ll be limited to the iPhone, iPad, or the limited radio option offered on the Apple Watch.

Is Apple Music Free With Verizon?

Apple Music is free with Verizon, and if you have the 5G Get More Plan, it’ll be free for the entire time you keep that plan, which is great since you’ll have Apple Radio and Apple Music.

Also, you can get 6-month free subscriptions to Apple Music if you have the Verizon 5G Start, 5G Play More, or the 5G Do More plan.

To know more, you can also read our posts on whether Apple fixes AirPods, whether AirTags need Wi-Fi, and whether Face ID is secure & safe.

Conclusion

Apple Radio is free on the iPhone, and iPad, and is free on a limited basis on the Apple Watch, so you can listen to broadcast radio without an Apple Music subscription.

Furthermore, it’s simple to access Apple Radio from within Apple Music. Just tap on the “Radio” icon and search for a station or just browse the selection.