I've always enjoyed listening to the radio. I grew up with the habit of turning on the radio in the morning to start the day off right, listening to news and music that livened up my routine.
But over time, the radios disappeared. In the car, I still listened to them from time to time, but at home or at work, it became increasingly rare.
Until one day, while talking to a friend, he asked me: “Why don't you use an app to listen to free radio?”
I confess I was surprised. I didn't even know there were good apps for this. He recommended me RadioNet, an app that, according to him, had thousands of stations from all over the world.
I decided to test it out – and it was one of the best discoveries I’ve made in recent times.
A world of radios in the palm of your hand
What struck me most right away was the variety. In RadioNet, I was able to find radios of various styles, from traditional AM and FM to online radios that only broadcast music from a specific genre.
It was a different experience because I no longer had to be tied to local stations – now I could listen to radio from anywhere in the world.
One day, I decided to look for radio stations that only play classic rock, and I found several options with excellent quality.
At another time, I just wanted something relaxing to work to and found radios with instrumental music perfect for concentration.
Much more than just music
Another thing that surprised me was how useful radio apps are for so much more than just listening to music.
With the RadioNet, I started watching talk shows, live news, and even sports broadcasts without having to be glued to the TV.
One of the moments that marked me was when I had to travel and didn't want to miss an important game for my team.
I opened the app, looked for a station that was broadcasting the match and followed everything on my cell phone, without any complications.
It was amazing to realize that I could be anywhere and still feel connected.
Does it work even without internet? Yes!
One of the best features of the RadioNet is that it allows you to save some broadcasts to listen to later.
This is perfect for those, like me, who don't always have a stable connection or don't want to spend a lot of mobile data.
Before taking a flight, for example, I downloaded a debate program that I wanted to listen to and listened to everything during the trip, without needing the internet.
It was a feature I didn't even know existed, but now I use it all the time.
Simple, light and free of charge
If there's something that bothers me about some apps, it's when they're full of ads or too heavy for my phone.
Fortunately, with the RadioNet, I didn't have this problem. The app is lightweight, easy to use and, most importantly: totally free.
Yes, there are some ads, but nothing that gets in the way of the experience. And since the app supports Chromecast, I can even stream the radio directly to my TV or speaker, making the environment even better.
My routine was never the same again.
Since I discovered this app, my relationship with radio has completely changed.
Now, I can listen to my favorite stations anytime, without needing a physical device or worrying about tuning.
In addition, I discovered new radio stations, explored different styles and felt again that pleasure of just pressing play and enjoying the moment.
If you also like radio but miss a more practical way to listen, I recommend you try RadioNet or other free radio app.
So, it's really worth it! And you can find it to download at Apple Store and in Play Store.
Now tell me: what kind of radio do you like to listen to the most? I bet there's a perfect station for you there!