No-Code Radio App Builder · Android & iOS · Free to Start

Create Your Online Radio Station Streaming App for Android & iOS

Create a branded radio station app for Android & iOS in minutes. Live audio streaming, push notifications, listener chat & app store publishing — all included. No developer. No server config. Free to start.

Supports: Shoutcast Icecast SoundCloud Podcast RSS Media RSS Hearthis
Describe your radio station — AI builds it instantly
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Try: Hip-hop music station Church broadcast app Talk radio + podcast DJ streaming app Community FM station Sports commentary app
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8,000+ radio apps built
Android & iOS publishing
200+ app features
Free to start
8,000+
Radio Apps Built
20 min
Avg. Build Time
200+
App Features Included
4.6★
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Radio App Types

Build Any Internet Radio Station App — No Code

8 station formats · one no-code radio app builder
Music
Hip-Hop Station
24/7 music stream with playlists and live DJ sets
Faith
Church Radio
Sermons, worship music and live service broadcasts
Talk
Talk & News Radio
Live talk shows with caller Q&A and push alerts
DJ
DJ Mix App
Non-stop mixes with SoundCloud and Hearthis integration
Community
Community FM
Local station app with programme schedule
Sports
Sports Broadcast
Live commentary, highlights and post-game podcasts
Education
Language Radio
Lessons, audio drills and spaced-repetition content
Podcast
Podcast + Radio
Live radio and on-demand episode archive in one app
How to Create a Radio App — 3 Steps

How to Build a Radio Station App
No coding · Android & iOS · Live streaming · App stores

Already running a Shoutcast or Icecast server? Connect your stream and publish to both app stores today — no developer, no server config needed.

Step
1

Name & Design Your Radio App

Describe your station concept in the Appy Pie AI radio app builder prompt — or select from a radio-specific template. Your app’s layout, navigation, brand colors and logo are generated instantly. No design skills or coding required.

Step
2

Connect Your Live Audio Streaming Key

Paste your server URL, port and stream credentials — works with Shoutcast, Icecast, SoundCloud, Hearthis, Media RSS or any podcast RSS feed. Hit Test Connection and your live station plays inside the app preview immediately.

Step
3

Publish Your Radio Station App to App Stores

Preview your station on real Android and iOS devices. Submit to Google Play and Apple App Store — Appy Pie’s guided wizard handles the full submission. Your listeners download your branded radio app within 24–72 hours.

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Have a Shoutcast/Icecast server? Connect your stream in under 10 minutes.

No-Code Radio App Builder — Features

Every Feature Your Radio Station App Needs to Go Live & Grow Listeners

From live streaming setup to push notifications, monetization and analytics — included in every plan. No plugins, no extensions, no developer.

SHOUTCAST stream.host.com:8000
ICECAST /live.mp3
SOUNDCLOUD + Podcast RSS
01

Live Audio Streaming — All Major Sources Supported

Connect your live station via Shoutcast v2, Icecast, SoundCloud, Hearthis, Media RSS and custom stream URLs. Enter your server URL, port, mount point and streaming key — your station appears live inside your branded app within seconds. Works with every major broadcasting stack.

Shoutcast v2 Icecast SoundCloud Hearthis Media RSS Podcast RSS
📻
Best Music Beat
🔴 We’re LIVE — Marcus Midnight Session just started
Now · Tap to tune in
🎵
Best Music Beat
New show tonight at 9 PM — Friday Night Frequency
2h ago · Set reminder
02

Push Notifications & Live Alerts for Radio Apps

Send instant alerts about new shows, live broadcasts, special events or new music directly to listener devices the moment you go on air. Scheduled and instant delivery — the single highest-ROI feature for audience retention. Open rates far outperform email.

Instant DeliveryScheduled AlertsShow Reminders
Lock Screen
🎵
Midnight Drive
Best Music Beat
⏮
▶
⏭
⌚ Also on Apple Watch
03

Background Audio Play & Apple Watch — Always-On Radio

Audio continues while listeners browse, message or exercise. Lock screen controls, car audio integration and Apple Watch support — your station on their wrist. Non-negotiable for any serious radio app. Smooth multi-bitrate streaming adapts to any connection speed.

Background AudioLock Screen ControlsApple Watch
JD
🎵 Can you play something from The Weeknd?
✅ Coming up next — great request!
DJ
SL
❤️ Best station ever! Listening from Lagos
04

Live Chat, Song Requests & Radio App Community Tools

Real-time chat during broadcasts — song requests, Q&As, polls and community discussion built directly into your app. Social sharing lets listeners broadcast what they’re tuned into across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Turns passive listeners into active fans.

Live ChatSong RequestsSocial SharingReviews
Revenue Streams
🎵 Audio Ads +$320/mo
👑 Subscriptions +$840/mo
📢 Banner Ads +$180/mo
Total $1,340/mo
05

Monetize Your Radio App — Ads, Subscriptions & More

Earn through in-app advertising (banners, interstitials, audio ads), monthly subscriptions, pay-per-listen and in-app purchases — all configured from your Appy Pie dashboard without code. Multiple revenue streams built into your station app from day one.

Banner AdsSubscriptionsAudio AdsPay-Per-Listen
Listener Dashboard
Active Now
2,841
Avg. Session
42 min
Push Opens
38%
Top City
London
06

Radio App Analytics — Listener Insights & Instant OTA Updates

Track listener behaviour, peak listening times, top shows, geography and listening duration — all from your Appy Pie dashboard. Update show schedules, swap stream URLs and modify content without resubmitting to app stores. Changes go live instantly.

Listener AnalyticsReal-Time UpdatesOffline ModeMulti-Language
Live Audio Streaming Setup

Connect Any Live Stream to
Your Radio Station App

Supports Shoutcast v2, Icecast, SoundCloud, Hearthis, Media RSS and custom HLS streams — paste your credentials and your station goes live in the app within seconds. No server config or developer required.

Shoutcast v2 — Internet Radio Streaming

The most widely-used internet radio protocol

Server URL + Port — enter your Centova Cast, MediaCP or SonicPanel host address
Stream Password — your station’s broadcast key from your hosting control panel
Works with SAM Broadcaster, BUTT, Mixxx, RadioBoss, OBS Studio, Virtual DJ
Use Shoutcast v2 — legacy v1 (1.9.8) has limited mobile support. Most hosts offer free migration.

Icecast — Open-Source Radio Streaming Server

Open-source streaming for maximum flexibility

Mount Point — your stream’s unique path (e.g. /live.mp3 or /stream)
Source Password — the password your encoder uses to connect to the Icecast server
HLS Support — HTTP Live Streaming for reliable mobile delivery across all devices
Multi-bitrate — offer 64kbps low-bandwidth and 128kbps high-quality automatically

Your Streaming Key Setup — Audio Streaming Panel in Appy Pie

Protocol
Shoutcast v2 ▾
Server URL
stream.yourhost.com
Port
8000 (from host)
Mount Point
/live.mp3
Stream Password
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Status
Station live in app
Radio App Builder Success Story

From Zero to 12,000 Downloads —
A Radio Station App Success Story

Community Radio Best Music Beat 📍 Manchester, UK
12K+ Downloads
9 Days Build to Live
+40% Listener Growth
3× Tune-in via Push

We’d been streaming on Shoutcast for three years but had no app — our listeners had to find us through a browser. Appy Pie let us paste in our Icecast mount point and stream password and we were live inside a branded app the same afternoon. Downloads hit 12,000 in the first 90 days.

MT
Marcus T. Station Director, Best Music Beat
✓ Icecast connected in <1 hour ✓ 12K downloads in 90 days ✓ Push notifications +40% ✓ Both app stores live
Radio Streaming App
Why Build a Radio Station App?

Why Every Internet Radio Station
Needs a Mobile App in 2026

Streaming on a browser or third-party directory puts your listeners one tap away from a competitor. A branded app puts you on their home screen — permanently.

24/7 Mobile Access for Listeners

Your radio station app appears on every listener’s home screen. No login, no search — one tap to tune in during commutes, workouts and daily life.

Direct Listener Channel via Push

Push notification open rates average 7–10× higher than email. Alert listeners the moment you go live — no algorithm, no feed, no middleman.

Own Your Audience & Revenue

TuneIn and iHeartRadio host your station alongside every competitor. A branded radio app means your audience relationship — and ad revenue — stays yours.

Background Play on Every Device

Browser tabs stop when listeners lock their phone. A radio station app keeps playing through the lock screen, car stereo and earbuds — continuous listening.

Build an Active Listener Community

Live chat, song requests, polls and social sharing — features that turn passive listeners into active fans who share your station and grow your audience organically.

8,000+
radio stations have built their branded app with Appy Pie’s no-code radio app builder
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Music Streaming App Builder

Radio App + Music Streaming App
— Both in One No-Code Builder

Appy Pie supports more than live radio. Combine your Shoutcast/Icecast station with on-demand music playlists, SoundCloud, podcast archives and album artwork — all inside one branded app. If you came looking to build a music streaming app, this covers that too.

Build Music + Radio App →
SoundCloud & Hearthis Playlists

Stream on-demand music, DJ mixes and curated playlists from your SoundCloud profile inside your branded app.

Podcast & Show Archive

Add your podcast RSS feed so listeners can replay past shows on-demand — essential for talk radio formats.

Album Art & Now Playing

Dynamic album covers, track titles and artist names during playback — giving your app a premium streaming feel.

Best Radio App Builders Compared — 2026

Appy Pie vs Other Radio App Builders — 2026

Appy Pie is purpose-built for Shoutcast/Icecast radio stations. Muvi and VPlayed are enterprise video OTT platforms — right tool matters.

Feature Appy Pie AppMySite Muvi VPlayed
Starting Price Free / ~$18/mo $19/mo $399/mo One-time license
Shoutcast Support ✓ Native ✓ ✗ Video focus ✗ Video focus
Icecast Support ✓ Native ✓ ✗ ✗
No-Code Builder ✓ Full drag-and-drop ✓ Partial Dev required
Push Notifications ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Apple Watch ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Podcast + Music ✓ Combined Limited ✓ Video OTT strength ✓ Enterprise OTT
Time to First App Under 30 minutes 1–2 hours Days Weeks
Best For Radio stations, DJs, community stations Website-to-app Enterprise video OTT (Muvi strength: scale) Custom backend video (VPlayed strength: flexibility)

Feature comparisons based on publicly available information. Product capabilities may vary by plan. Last verified: March 2026.

Shoutcast Radio App FAQ

Radio App Builder
Questions Answered

Shoutcast setup, Icecast streaming, broadcast software, monetization, app store publishing — all the common radio app builder questions in one place.

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What is a radio app builder and how does it work?+
A radio app builder is a no-code platform that lets you create a branded radio station app for Android and iOS without hiring a developer. Appy Pie’s radio app builder connects to your existing live stream — Shoutcast, Icecast or SoundCloud — and packages it into a fully branded app with push notifications, listener chat and in-app monetization. Build, preview and publish to app stores in under an hour.
How do I connect my live audio stream to the radio app?+
In the Appy Pie editor choose Audio Streaming, then select your protocol — Shoutcast v2, Icecast, SoundCloud, Hearthis, Media RSS or Podcast RSS. Enter your server URL, port, mount point and stream password. Hit “Test Connection” — your live station appears in the app preview within seconds. No developer or server configuration needed.
Can I build a radio station app without coding?+
Yes — Appy Pie is a fully no-code radio app builder. Describe your station in the AI prompt, connect your stream, customise colours and branding, then publish to Google Play and the Apple App Store using the guided wizard. No programming, no server setup, no technical experience required.
How much does it cost to build a radio station app?+
Free to build and test — no credit card required. Publishing to Google Play and Apple App Store starts at approximately $18/month. All plans include live audio streaming (Shoutcast, Icecast, SoundCloud), push notifications, background play and listener analytics.
Can my radio station app also include music streaming and podcasts?+
Yes. Appy Pie supports music playlists, SoundCloud, on-demand audio, album artwork, and podcast RSS feeds alongside your live stream. Many stations combine a 24/7 live station with an on-demand episode library and SoundCloud playlists — all in one branded app.
What broadcast software works with my radio app?+
Any software that broadcasts to a Shoutcast or Icecast server works — including SAM Broadcaster, BUTT, Mixxx, RadioBoss, Winamp DSP and OBS Studio. Your existing DJ or broadcasting workflow stays completely unchanged. Use Shoutcast v2 (not legacy v1) for best mobile compatibility.
How fast can I publish my radio station app to app stores?+
Most stations complete their radio app build in 20–60 minutes. App store review takes 24–72 hours. If you already have a live stream running, connecting your audio source takes under 10 minutes — you can be live on Google Play and the App Store the same day.
How do I monetize my radio station app?+
Appy Pie supports multiple radio app monetization streams — in-app advertising (banner, interstitial, audio ads), paid subscriptions, pay-per-listen, in-app purchases, sponsorship slots, merchandise and crowdfunding — all configured from your dashboard without writing code.
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Page reviewed by: Appy Pie Product Team | Last Updated on March 6th, 2026 
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