Lossless music streaming on smartphones usually comes tied to a recurring debit from Tidal, Apple Music, or Qobuz. Audiophile.fm is sidestepping that model entirely by compiling uncompressed internet radio into a single free package, and it now has dedicated mobile apps available on both iOS and Android.
Until now, listeners had to rely on a standard web browser to access the directory. Independent developer Bojan Vidanovic created the project to gather curated internet radio streams that broadcast in FLAC at CD quality or above. Announcing the rollout on Reddit's r/BudgetAudiophile board, Vidanovic explained that he wanted a simpler method to track down lossless stations spanning genres like classical, electronic, rock, and jazz without having to dig through messy URLs.
The mobile apps arrive with zero in-app advertising, and you do not need to register an account or hand over payment details. Because the platform acts purely as an audio conduit connecting users to public streams, music licensing rests with the stations themselves. That arrangement means listeners will still hear occasional audio ads directly on air, since individual radio stations broadcast their own commercial breaks to keep their transmitters and server bills paid.
What sets the player apart from giants like Spotify is the complete absence of recommendation algorithms. Rather than trapping listeners in predictive loops based on past habits, the service relies on traditional radio spontaneity. You pick a stream and take whatever the station managers decide to broadcast next. For audiophiles who have spent money on external USB digital-to-analogue converters and wired cans, it offers a quick way to test audio resolution without committing to an expensive monthly tier.
Desktop support is also along for the ride, at least on the Apple side. While Vidanovic has not shipped a dedicated desktop build, the iPhone application installs and runs on macOS 27 computers through the Mac App Store.
Several standard audio features remain absent for now. Vidanovic is currently fielding community feedback on Reddit to prioritize a development roadmap that includes equalisation adjustments, AirPlay support, and Google Cast functionality. The developer plans to keep the primary listening experience free for everyone, with potential monetization arriving later down the road in the form of optional paid add-ons.
Both the iOS and Android versions are live in their respective app storefronts right now.
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