iHeart Radio makes listening to music and content a breeze. Get the stations, music and #1 podcasts you love at no cost. That is right—for free. Listen to tunes, talk shows and stories that inspire you, start trends and that you cannot easily find elsewhere. Be in the know and listen to up-and-coming bands, artists, trendsetters and cultural influencers. No matter how you are feeling or what you are doing, find what you are looking for on the iHeart Radio mobile app. Think you might want to install it and get your groove or thinking cap on? Read the rest of our review!

Features

The iHeart Radio app does not put a limit on streaming. Listen to how much you want, whenever you want. It meets you where you are in life, from work to working out and everything in between. Search for podcasts or curate playlists based on activity, artist or vibe. Or, tune into local radio stations. Whatever you choose, you do not need to pay a cent. Just enjoy!

Benefits

Listen faster and easier than ever before. Find radio stations from across the country and listen sans-hassle. Podcasts are easy to find and access, whether you want to listen to your favorites or find something new. Select what you want to listen to based on feeling, activity, decade and more. Connect with DJs and stations on a deeper level and personalize the app to meet your needs. Those are just some of the benefits of iHeart Radio. Music you love, coming to you with ease.

Pros and Cons

iHeart Radio's mobile app has its share of pros and cons. See below for the lowdown.

Pros

Tune into thousands of stations: Find out and listen to what is happening and trending across the U.S., as well as the globe. Select international stations from major cities are also available to listen to.

Sports stations and personalities: Into sports? Stay in the loop with the latest news, game results and hot takes from some of the biggest names in the business.

Follow your favorite podcasts: Since the app is home to some of the hottest podcast shows, it is not hard to keep up with your favorite content creators. Download episodes to tune into, even when you do not have access to WiFi.

View Top 100 Lists: Every Monday, see what is most popular in a given week.

Playback at your Speed: Speed up or slow down episodes as you so choose.

Listen to playlists or create your own mixtape: Find or discover music that is similar to what you already 'stan' over. The app will curate tracks it thinks you will like, so you can give them a listen and build your musical understanding and appreciation.

Organize by artist or category: Craft playlists how you see fit.

A station for you: All of your most listened to music and content will be placed in a special playlist that is as unique as you are.

Cons

Easy to get swept up in the music: You may be so interested in listening to the latest and greatest that you lose track of time, or find that you are more invested in what the app has to offer than your life beyond the app. Strike a balance and listen when it makes sense to do so, but do not let it overwhelm your life.

Hard not to become dependent: It could seem like there is something on the iHeart Radio app for every occasion and mood, so there is always a reason to listen. For that reason, it may be hard for some people to disconnect from the content.

Comes at a price: Does no ads sound appealing to you, as well as the ability to skip, replay songs and create unlimited playlists? You can, but at the price of paying actual money.

Conclusion

The iHeart Radio mobile app is an app that is very much worth installing for those who love music, radio and or podcasts. It truly lets you listen to what you want as the mood strikes, and makes content accessible, which is more than can be said of alternative apps and programs. That said, if you are only interested in premium perks, prepare to fork over some dough to get them. Those who can look past the occasional ad and find they will not get too distracted by having such an app will benefit the most from it. So, get listening and download iHeart Radio's app!