The Audiophile.fm free lossless radio app, a FLAC radio aggregator that requires no account and runs with no in-app ads, is now available as a native app on iPhone and Android, after launching first as a web player.
The Android app went live on Google Play on Oct. 7, 2026, and the iPhone version followed on the App Store on Oct. 18, 2026, requiring iOS 26 or later, according to Audiophile.fm's launch announcements.
Audiophile.fm functions as a lossless radio station aggregator rather than an on-demand library: choose a station, not a song. There's no built-in AirPlay or Google Cast support yet, which matters if casting to a smart speaker or TV is part of your routine. It's worth knowing before treating this as a replacement for Spotify or Apple Music.
What the Audiophile.fm app for iPhone and Android can do now
The iPhone app needs iOS 26 or later, according to Audiophile.fm's launch post and confirmed by TechRadar's hands-on coverage. Audiophile.fm's Android launch post doesn't state a minimum Android version, though Google Play may impose its own compatibility requirements.
A browser version predates both mobile apps, so anyone on an older iPhone, or who wants to try a few stations before installing anything, can still explore Audiophile.fm through its web player. Browser playback compatibility may vary by device.
Setup is minimal by design. There's no Audiophile.fm account to create, just pick a station and press play. That low barrier makes the free lossless radio streaming app easy to test without committing to a subscription, which raises the question of whether the format fits how you listen.
How Audiophile.fm's station discovery works
The app brings together curated, human-programmed stations streaming lossless FLAC across genres including jazz, classical, rock, electronic, and ambient, drawing from radio stations around the world.
Each station displays genre tags, according to Tom's Guide's hands-on review, so listeners can tell at a glance whether it fits their taste.
The format centers on picking a station rather than a specific track. TechRadar's reviewer described the appeal as unpredictable station programming, pointing to a listening session that moved from Daft Punk to French jazz, Underworld deep cuts, Beck, Culture Club, and Alien Ant Farm.
That's one reviewer's experience, but it illustrates the variety that station-based listening can provide.
Favoriting a station also triggers recommendations. A Tom's Guide reviewer tested this directly: after adding High Fi Dream Radio to favorites, the app immediately suggested Cro Radio Wave, another station playing artists in a similar vein.
Developer Bojan Vidanovic has said he built the app because he wanted "an easier way to find and listen to lossless radio stations," bringing together handpicked stations across multiple genres.
Audiophile.fm's Android launch post also lists background playback, lock-screen controls, a Continue Listening history, and lyrics when available.
The app's Live Right Now section displays currently playing tracks and artwork from participating stations, while recommendations based on liked stations and recent listening help users discover more options.
These features make the service particularly appealing to listeners who enjoy discovering unfamiliar music without having to build playlists themselves.
What to check before you rely on it daily
AirPlay and Google Cast aren't supported yet. Both TechRadar and Tom's Guide reported the gap, and TechRadar noted that casting is on the developer's roadmap, with no timeline attached.
If your setup depends on sending audio to a soundbar or TV through those protocols, Audiophile.fm doesn't currently fit that routine.
CD quality, in Audiophile.fm's terms, means lossless audio at 16-bit/44.1kHz, the resolution of a standard audio CD. Sample rate describes how many audio measurements are captured per second, while bit depth determines their precision and affects the format's potential dynamic range.
The player displays sample rate, bit depth, and bitrate when available, letting listeners check the resolution of a given station rather than assuming the same standard applies across the catalog.
The company's CD-quality streaming guide also explains that FLAC uses lossless compression, preserving the encoded audio data while reducing the bandwidth needed to transmit it.
However, receiving a lossless stream doesn't automatically mean the audio reaches your ears without further compression.
Standard Bluetooth audio generally involves lossy compression, as Spotify's technical explanation also notes. Wired headphones or speakers are the more straightforward way to preserve a lossless playback path, provided the device and audio hardware support it.
Data use is another consideration for cellular listeners. An 800kbps stream transfers roughly 360MB per hour before connection overhead. That can add up quickly without Wi-Fi, particularly for listeners who keep radio playing throughout the day.
Audiophile.fm bills itself as an ad-free hi-res music streaming app, but that description covers the app itself, not every station it aggregates.
TechRadar reported that some individual stations play their own ads to cover operating costs, so a completely ad-free listening session isn't guaranteed across the catalog.
Audiophile.fm's launch materials don't establish support for offline downloads, on-demand track selection, or saved song playlists. Its radio-aggregator format focuses on live station listening, so users who depend on those features should check the current app listings before switching services.
On funding, Vidanovic told Tom's Guide that the project is self-funded and operating costs are rising. He also indicated that the stations remain free.
TechRadar separately reported that the developer may eventually introduce optional paid features while keeping the core service free, although no finalized pricing or subscription plan has been announced.
For now, Audiophile.fm offers a free way to explore lossless radio without creating an account or paying for a music subscription.
What to do next
Test Audiophile.fm on Wi-Fi first, and open the player on a few stations to check their sample rate and bitrate rather than assuming uniform quality across the catalog.
The app is available on Android and iPhones running iOS 26 or later, with no account or payment required to get started.
For listeners using compatible wired headphones or speakers, it's a straightforward way to explore lossless radio. Bluetooth listeners can still enjoy the streams, although the wireless audio connection may introduce compression.
If casting to a speaker or TV, offline listening, or choosing individual tracks on demand is central to your routine, keep your existing streaming service for those tasks.
Audiophile.fm is best suited to listeners who enjoy discovering music through curated radio stations, want access to CD-quality or higher-resolution streams, and don't need to control every song.
For updates on AirPlay, Google Cast, and any future paid features, follow the developer's official announcements.
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