Farwave lets users explore global radio on a 3D globe, plus podcasts and music

The app's radio feature centers on an interactive globe. Users can spin around the globe, find a region and tap on a station, 9to5Mac reported. Farwave also includes a 'Take me anywhere' button for random listening and a listening history so users can return to something later. 9to5Mac described the app as taking an interesting new approach to audio player apps by placing them around the globe.

Beyond radio stations, Farwave offers podcasts and music, which each appear on separate planets in the app. Users can search for podcasts or add their RSS feeds, and the app supports playback queues, adjustable speed and offline downloads. For music, Farwave does not support Apple Music. Instead, users can bring audio files from a computer or the Files app. Each artist has its own signal, and the music stays on the device for offline playback, according to 9to5Mac.

Farwave is available for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 and later. For the full experience, including podcasts, music imports and more, users can purchase FarWave Pro for $2.99 per month or $14.99 per year, 9to5Mac reported.

Editor's Summary

Farwave is an indie audio app that lets users explore global radio stations on a 3D globe and places podcasts and music on separate planets. It is free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 and later, with a Pro subscription for podcasts, music imports and additional features. 9to5Mac featured the app in its Indie App Spotlight series.