2025-10-04
1st class
Daily listener from Bonnie but rainy Scotland. The trip is my favourite! Sound quality is excellent, no ads and works with car play. Love this app ! Thanks
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Description
SomaFM's official app, giving you access to over 30 year-round channels of listener-supported, commercial-free, underground/alternative radio, with all music hand-picked our award-winning DJs and music directors.
Lifehacker.com calls SomaFM one of the "Five Best Internet Radio Services" and says "completely user and listener-supported, which means no ads or commercials during your broadcasts, and the channels and programs aired at SomaFM are rarely heard anywhere else."
Features include:
- No registration required; no additional purchases required!
- View stations by Popularity, Genre or your favorites
- Shows name and artist of currently playing song and history of songs played.
- Siri Shortcuts
- Bookmark, Share title and search iTunes for the playing song
- Background streaming: use other apps while listening.
- Stream to AppleTV & Airplay devices; Qualcomm® AllPlay™ compatible speakers; Chromecast
- Integration with many car stereo units via Dock Connector or Bluetooth
- Remote control: Pause and restart playing as well as skip between favorite channels from your headphone remote, lock screen controls.
- High and low bandwidth streaming: 128k MP3 and 64-80kb AAC-HE (high); great-sounding 32kb AAC-HE and good-quality 40kb MP3 (low).
- AAC-HE support for highest quality audio even at the lowest bitrates.
Never listened to SomaFM before? Here's our lineup, which are all commercial free:
Groove Salad: A nicely chilled plate of ambient/downtempo beats and grooves.
Downtempo electronica, mostly instrumental. Great for work.
Secret Agent: The soundtrack for your stylish, mysterious, dangerous life. For Spies and P.I.s too!
An eclectic blend of cinematic downtempo, stylish lounge, sambas and easy-tempo with an adventurous flair.
Drone Zone: Served best chilled, safe with most medications. Atmospheric textures with minimal beats.
Fluid: Drown in the electronic sound of instrumental hiphop, future soul and liquid trap.
Indie Pop Rocks!: New and classic favorite indie pop tracks.
Left Coast 70s: NEW! Mellow album rock from the Seventies. Yacht friendly.
The mid/late 70s sound that blossomed out of Los Angeles and spread up and down the west coast.
cliqhop idm: Blips'n'beeps backed mostly w/beats. Intelligent Dance Music.
Beat Blender: A late night blend of deep-house and downtempo chill.
Dub Step Beyond: Dubstep, Dub and Deep Bass. The place for Bass Music!
The Trip: Progressive house / trance. Tip top tunes.
Illinois Street Lounge: Classic bachelor pad, playful exotica and vintage music of tomorrow.
Space Station Soma: Tune in, turn on, space out. Spaced-out ambient and mid-tempo electronica.
Doomed: Dark industrial/ambient music for tortured souls.
Boot Liquor: Americana Roots music for Cowhands, Cowpokes and Cowtippers
Lush: Sensuous and mellow vocals, mostly female, with an electronic influence.
Digitalis: Digitally affected analog rock to calm the agitated heart.
Suburbs of Goa: Desi-influenced Asian world beats and beyond.
ThistleRadio: Exploring music from Celtic roots and branches
Crafted by Fiona Ritchie, award-winning host and curator of NPR's syndicated Thistle and Shamrock radio show.
Underground 80s: Early 80s UK Synthpop and a bit of New Wave, with rarities you forgot you remembered.
Sonic Universe: Transcending the world of jazz with eclectic, avant-garde takes on tradition.
NuJazz/Avant Garde/Euro-jazz.
PopTron: Electropop and indie dance rock with sparkle and pop.
Less guitars, more synths.
Metal Detector: From black to doom, prog to sludge, thrash to post, stoner to crossover, punk to industrial.
Mission Control: Ambient and experimental music mixed with the historical sounds of the space program.
SomaFM SF 10-33: Live San Francisco Fire and Police radio with an electronic music soundtrack.
What's New in Version 1.17.1
• Fixed issue with AirPlay
Seller
Name
SomaFM.com, LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.17.1
Size
24.4 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 12+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humour
Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Compatibility
iOS 15.0 or later
Devices
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17, iPhone 17Pro, iPhone 17ProMax, iPhone Air, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro11M5, iPad Pro11M5Cellular, iPad Pro13M5, iPad Pro13M5Cellular, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.5 of 5 (54 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2024-09-28
Vibes, vibes, vibes
All grooves, almost all the time. No chitchat, no ads and music for my every mood. Outstanding.
2024-05-02
Loooooooong time listener
I first heard somafm through Winamp pls files in the early 2000’s. I’m glad to report the quality has been unwavering for over 20 years!
2023-12-29
Thanks for listening💐
Thanks Rusty for listening to my comments on the new update and responding by making some great new adjustments. It is great that that you care and pay attention to your loyal subscribers and listeners.
I have been a listener and subscriber of Soma Fm for yonks, I listen every day. Groovesalad and Groovesalad Classic are my favourites,
and there is a wonderful variety of channels to choose from.😊
2022-12-05
Strange choices
Amazing, this has so many types of music to choose between yet there is only one jazz choice, and no classical choice!
2021-11-27
Awesome!
The type of music you can’t find anywhere else! And by far the best! Thank you!
2021-03-30
has problems casting.
i love Soma: donate when i can, BUT i cant recommend this app.
if you have it running in the background and go to check who you’re listening to, it restarts but keeps casting too.you have to recast, or have audio come from both the device and the chromecast.
every single time.
its been reported a couple of times, 1st time a couple of years ago and it either cant be fixed or there is no inclination to.
if you don't want to cast then its not going to be an issue. but i do so its 2 stars from me. Its a real shame. 2020 ipad and chromecast audio used.
2021-03-13
Deep Space One
My chill out nights just got a whole lot better . My go to station after a stressful week .
2020-05-29
Precious Gem
A superb discovery while hunting internet radio stations. Thoroughly recommended. A station with a rare passion and authenticity. Totally immersive. One of only two radio stations I would recommend.
2019-12-10
Fantastic radio
Best internet radio and is very functional. It needs a few improvements but nothing major.
2019-12-10
Thanks Somafm!
I just want to thank all the crew at Somafm for everything they do. Keep up with the good work!
2019-11-14
A hidden gem!
Fabulous app.Easy to use, no bugs.Amazing music and sound quality...
2019-07-02
Brilliant radio
This is one of my favourite internet radio stations. Personal favourite channels are Deep Space One and Thistle. Thank you Soma.
2019-04-28
Must have App
If you can't stand radio commercials, or self obsessed DJs, then this is for you. SomaFM = Wall to Wall Music.
This app allows you to neatly access all the various channels SomaFM broadcast rather than sifting through a generic internet radio app. It shows track listings and links to music in real time.
I believe that the funds go to the radio station, so think of your purchase as a support donation, rather than buying something.
2018-05-15
Easily worth the price!!!!
I don’t usually leave reviews but had to in this case.
I’ve listened to SomaFM for many years. There’s something for everyone.
This app serves to make what was a great experience even better. Plenty of functionality.
Most importantly and despite being in a dwindling minority it works natively with my Panasonic AllPlay network player. If you have an Apple airplay or chrome cast device there is native support for those devices too.
Get it downloaded!
2018-02-18
Great App, for music you would not normally be aware of.
Love the app, simple, shows the playlist of what you have just listened to.
Great for alternative music, and NO ADDS
2017-10-10
Best radio App
Had Soma since it became available and continue to use it every week. Plenty of choice from lots of different station styles. I’ve copied it around to friends who have bought it too. Buy the inexpensive app and all upgrades are free. Long live Soma FM!
2016-05-17
Great stations, fantastic app.
I've been a long time listener to many of Soma FMs stations through other internet radio apps, so am more than happy to donate by purchasing this app and of course donating more in the future.
Superb stations, only a couple of which aren't to my personal tastes but I'm still happy they're there if that makes sense.
The songs very rarely repeat, and I've discovered great new music thanks to Soma. Thanks to in-car wifi and the ease of use app I can now drive and listen to the stations much easier than before.
Highly recommended. There's something here for everyone.
2016-03-20
Best yet
I love this app, especially as it's available on Apple TV.
Channels to suit every mood. Top tunes.
2016-01-01
Free great music
What's not to like?
2015-05-20
Won't load to iPhone 4s
Erp.
2014-12-29
High quality audio, great streams.
SomaFM are well-regarded stations for a reason. Really good mixes (though I wish they'd update the lounge / secret agent stations, seems to have been the same playlist for many years). Enough stations to fit any mood.
2014-03-20
Brilliant...
Great choice of streams, nice UI, reliable... To put it simply, brilliant! 🇬🇧😍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕
2014-03-11
Best Internet Radio!
Finally a Soma.fm radio app with background streaming!
This app is also good because you can bookmark tracks you like for acquisition later!
I wonder why the play and share buttons are always grayed out...
Groove Salad has supported me since 2001, this I nowadays support Soma.fm with a tiny monthly donation. You should too! ☝
2014-01-23
Best music stations in a great app!
This is like the Eden of music made portable. I have even reconsidered momentarily the existence of god.
2013-11-13
Hmmm
No stations shown and so can't listen to anything. 4s with latest iOS
2013-10-01
Cool app
Clean interface that gives convenient access to the SomaFM stations.
2013-07-21
Awesome collection....
This an awesome collection of Station playing non-stop music. From Chillout to Indie and Lounge. No problems streaming in the U.K, even at high bandwith on 3mb copper.
This App should be on everyone's IPad, brilliant guys.
2013-07-20
As an app should be
Simple, easy to navigate and lets you listen to all the somafm channels via your iPhone.
2013-07-18
Amazing
Fantastic update..and the iPad version is nice and clean..thanks again !!
2013-07-18
Finally iPad compatible for all my favourite somafm stations!
It's nice too see my iPad screen being used as intended instead of zoomed in iPhone size.
Although, I'm not sure that the new 'this is the station you are now listening to' (lasting long enough even if once is ok) audio shout out every single time you play/pause/unpause on the same station or any other station is necessary, though. I already know the station, presumably. I just wanna get to tunes! Like, radio!
2012-12-09
Great app
Great app. Easy to use and grey music to boot
2012-11-22
Great music. Good app.
The music selection is fantastic. And the station choice is brilliant. This is how niche webcasting should be done.
The app keeps things simple. Station list with now playing tracks and listener counts, track histories, high/lo bandwidth options, ability to donate (it's a listener supported model), song favouriting, community and news.
This would be a five star app if it included a sleep timer.
2012-10-10
Great music
The best currated music selection of it's kind, and the app just works so smoothly.
Listen to the music at their website, and if you like it buy the app. Don't worry about the cost--see it as your first donation to keep these guys going.
There are no adds, and quality curated music-that doesn't appear by magic.
The offer to donate is so low key that I have done so on a number of occasions, just as a thank you to these guys. Nice to see a commercial free operation doing so well.
2012-06-23
Nice app; fantastic radio station(s)
The Soma stations can all be easily found on Internet radio apps like TuneIn Radio, but this Soma app is still a nice gateway to the Soma stations and community.
The only thing stopping me giving it 5 stars is the absence of a sleep timer. Hopefully this will be included in a future update.
2012-06-22
Great app for a great station Soma fm
I didn't think it was possible but Soma fm just got evan better with this latest app update! I use iPhone 4s and the connection is quick and stays connected to whichever of the stations available, and with more than 20 to choose its a great selection of rare and hard to find anywhere else on the net! Anyone who knows their music please give this app a download!!! Thank again everyone at Soma fm!!!
2012-01-01
Perfect for iPhone!
I've been listening to soma fm for years and only discovered this app. Didn't realise that the low bandwidth streams would work so well without wifi! I can get my favourite stations when I'm out and about in the city - perfect antidote to the stress and bustle!
2011-12-31
Soma review
I love these radio stations. I hate this app as it does not work. I cannot connect to any if the stations. I have looked on the support website and cannot make it play.
2011-12-19
soma fm
Great app from amazing radio station. to those who like Soma FM, I would also recommend Resonance FM, and WFMU.
2011-05-25
Some FM, a reason for using the iPhone
Soma FM is probably the best radio broadcaster of it's kind on the web. There also extremely iPhone friendly. Whether you have this app or not Soma FM has went to great lengths to provide a full service for the iPhone. This App however adds a whole new dimension of music discovery with it's integration to the iTunes store allowing you to bookmark and purchase your favourite music.
2011-03-29
What an App
I'm always looking for decent online radio, the problem with the majority is consistency. SomaFM is simply my favourite radio channel, multiple stations to listen to, the best quality sounds and they always deliver.
If your looking for relaxing, meditation, ambient, working (thats what I mainly use it for), underground/alternative music. Look no further.
2011-03-20
Perfect
I'm biased. I've had the pleasure of listening to the worlds best radio station for years and yes, I've got the T-shirt to prove it.
What you've got here isn't simply one station but a whole heap of them catering for most tastes and if not then I'd still recommend getting on board because you'll find something new that you will like.
All this and no ads! You'd be mad to leave this page without a purchase. Soma really does rock ( and is quite chilled and cool and...(find out for yourself)).
2011-02-17
Simply Brilliant
Have used the web based site for a while so an iPhone App is perfect. Great selection of themed feeds and tracks in them. No dreary babble, BS or ads just great intelligent music. Support these people even for a few £ as this is a special place.
2011-01-02
Wow!!!
I never write reviews... But this definitely deserves one. I would give 6 stars if I could. Great sound quality and always a station to suit my mood. Fcking brilliant all around!
2010-12-28
Brilliant !!!
Now free aswell?!!!!!
Forget your local radio station, get some GOOD music in your life x
2010-12-25
Great music
Excellent choice of high quality streaming ambient and chillout music. App would be perfect if only they would add a 'sleep' function so it would close itself after a certain amount of time. Otherwise you fall asleep listening to the great tunes and wake to find your iPhone battery dead.
2010-12-04
My favourite app just got better
Fabulous! Multitasking at last. Quite simply the best station on t'interweb. Been a fan for maybe four years and most of my CDs have been sourced from secret agent or groove salad. Download it now, tune in and get a regular donation sorted.
2010-12-04
Highly Recommended!
SomaFM is the best online radio on the internet in my book. I have been listening to it for years and enjoyed it on the iPhone 4 for the passed few weeks. This new version of the app allows background audio (you can get your Soma on wifi while multitasking). Whatever the vibe you choose, the programming and the quality are always terrific. If you don't know Soma, try streaming Groove Salad at work via iTunes radio or their at website and see faces light up and energy levels rise. If you want to seriously chill out back at home, lie down put your headphones on and let Drone Zone safely carry you to sleep. The app displays what is playing along with a history. If you appreciate quality, you'll be checking out artist and track names often. If you like commercial chart music, this won't be for you. The radio is run by a small but highly knowledgeable and passionate team that relies on voluntary donations to cover its costs. I recommended it wholeheartedly.