What is an online radio app?

An online radio app allows you to listen to radio stations streaming over the Internet. It also enables you to broadcast your own live audio content and stream live audio or pre-built playlists over the Internet via a mobile application.

How much does it cost to develop a custom radio app?

The cost varies depending on the features and complexity of your app. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your specific requirements.

How can I request a custom app?

Contact us through our request form or directly by email, and our team will guide you through the process. Please provide as many details as possible about your needs.

Do you provide ongoing support for mobile apps?

Yes, we provide reliable technical support and regular updates to ensure your app runs smoothly and stays compatible with the latest mobile operating systems.

Mobile App

CastHost Mobile App

Engage Audiences Everywhere with Seamless Mobile Streaming

The app boasts a sophisticated home page for seamless audio streaming and comprehensive details of prior broadcasts, coupled with an informative About page that delves into the biographies and missions of content creators or radio channels. The admin dashboard provides unparalleled control over every facet of the app, facilitating updates to social media integrations, icons, logos, titles, and descriptions, ensuring a dynamic and perpetually current user experience.

Application's Home Page

App offers seamless streaming of audio broadcasts from content creators, featuring songs and other content. It provides details about previous tracks, including titles and timestamps, allowing users to easily navigate past broadcasts. Curated playlists enhance the overall listening experience.

Rhythm FM mobile app interface displaying the current song with social media icons and recently played tracks.

About App

Description provided by content creators, detailing their background, mission, and content themes. Users can find insightful information about their favorite creators or radio channels, including their history, goals, and unique features. This page helps users connect more deeply with the creators and understand the context of the content they enjoy.

Data Update on Admin Dashboard

The admin dashboard allows complete control over the app's content and appearance. Administrators can update social media links, app icons, station logos, app titles, and descriptions, ensuring all aspects of the app remain dynamic and up-to-date. This intuitive interface simplifies the management of all app-related data, providing flexibility and real-time customization.

Mobile app interface for Rhythm FM, showcasing fields for app title, social media links, and description, emphasizing customizable features for internet radio broadcasting.

Made for iOS & Android

Your app is fully compatible with both iOS and Android devices. We provide you with the necessary assets to help you get listed on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store with ease.

Brand it your way

Choose your style, add your app icon, and set your colours to create an app that is distinctively yours.

Powerful Features to Elevate Your Radio App

Configurable App Features

Toggle features on or off to match your station’s needs: Recent Tracks, Social Links, Language Selector, Sleep Timer, Rate App, Share App, Contact Support, and About Station.

Advanced Theme & Colors

Full control over your app’s colour system: primary palette, accent colours, text hierarchy, background gradients, and splash screen background – all auto-derived from your brand colour.

Multilingual App Support

Your app can be available in English, Spanish, and French. Set a default language and let your listeners switch languages in-app using the built-in language selector.

Legal & Support Integration

Link your Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Support Email directly inside the app. Customise the “About Station” description in multiple languages for a fully localised in-app experience.

Automated App Builds & Store Distribution

Generate your Android APK, Android AAB, and iOS IPA directly from the dashboard. Distribute your builds automatically to Google Play or the Apple App Store without any manual upload steps.

Android Builds (APK & AAB)

Generate a standard APK for direct download or an AAB for Google Play. Enable automatic distribution to Google Play’s Internal, Alpha, Beta, or Production tracks using your Google Play Service Account credentials.

iOS Builds & App Store Publishing

Build IPA files for iOS and publish them directly to the Apple App Store using App Store Connect API keys. Supports distribution certificates and provisioning profiles for a fully automated release pipeline.

Push Notifications for Android & iOS

Keep your listeners engaged by sending push notifications directly from the dashboard. Reach all registered Android and iOS devices with a single broadcast and track device subscription counts in real time.

Android Push via Firebase (FCM)

Powered by Firebase Cloud Messaging. Upload your google-services.json and FCM Service Account to deliver instant push notifications to all your Android listeners in real time.

iOS Push via APNs

Powered by Apple Push Notification service. Configure your APNs Auth Key (.p8 file), APNs Key ID, and Apple Team ID to deliver notifications directly to your iOS listeners.

Before we can build and distribute your apps, you'll need the following.

Apple Developer Membership

$99 USD per year. This ensures the app is registered in your name, not ours.

Google Play Developer Membership

One time $25 USD. We provide the app apk for you to upload.

Custom App Building Services

Need an app specially tailored to your brand or unique technical requirements? CastHost offers comprehensive custom mobile app development services for Android and iOS. Our experienced technical team will work with you to design, build, and deploy an app that perfectly matches your needs and specifications.

Fully Custom Design

Your app designed exactly to your vision, featuring a custom user interface and unique functionalities.

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

Enjoy reliable technical support and regular updates to ensure your app runs smoothly.

Monetize Your App with Google AdMob

Generate revenue from your app with built-in Google AdMob integration. Configure banner and interstitial ads for both Android and iOS with full control over frequency, cooldown, and placement.

Banner & Interstitial Ads

Display banner ads at the top or bottom of the screen. Deliver interstitial ads triggered by time intervals or screen transitions. Fine-tune the experience with interval and cooldown settings to balance engagement and revenue.

Separate Ad IDs for Android & iOS

Configure separate AdMob App IDs, Banner IDs, and Interstitial IDs for Android and iOS, giving you precise, platform-specific control over your ad revenue and targeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

An online radio app allows you to stream live audio broadcasts over the internet and listen to online radio stations from anywhere. It allows you to stream live audio or pre-built playlists over the internet through a mobile app, offering a more flexible online radio experience.

You can set up your station by signing up, choosing a stream hosting package, and using the dashboard to manage your broadcasts and playlists.

Yes, our online radio app is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

Yes, our online radio app allows you to send push notifications directly to your listeners to increase engagement.

A custom app provides unique design, features specifically tailored to your needs, and seamless integration with your existing systems.

Contact us through our inquiry form or directly via email, and our team will guide you through the entire process. Please provide as many details as possible about your requirements in your initial inquiry, so we can assist you effectively.

Yes, the app supports English, Spanish, and French. You can set a default language from the dashboard and optionally allow listeners to switch languages in-app using the built-in language selector.

We generate three build formats: Android APK (for direct download or sideloading), Android AAB (for Google Play submission), and iOS IPA (for Apple App Store). You can choose which formats to build each time you trigger a new release.

Yes. By providing your Google Play Service Account JSON and App Store Connect API keys, your builds can be automatically submitted to Google Play (Internal, Alpha, Beta, or Production tracks) and the Apple App Store, eliminating any manual upload steps.

Yes, Google AdMob integration is built in. Configure banner ads (top or bottom of screen) and interstitial ads (triggered by time intervals or screen transitions) with separate AdMob App IDs, Banner IDs, and Interstitial IDs for Android and iOS.

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