Transistor Radio

4.0.18

Y20K

3.98

399 reviews

10,000+
Downloads

Free

Transistor is an app for listening to radio programs over the internet

This app is currently not available on Google Play.

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Transistor Radio is a minimalist internet radio player from Y20K that emphasizes distraction-free listening and user control. It’s open-source, MIT-licensed, and relies on simple search plus browser-imported streams, making it ideal for those who prefer a lightweight, transparent radio experience. Rated 3.98 from 399 ratings with over 10,000+ total downloads, it stands out in the open-source radio space.

Pros & Cons

Open-source MIT license with verifiable code on GitHub
Lightweight, minimalist UI ideal for distraction-free listening
Simple search without heavy station discovery
Supports MP3, AAC, and Ogg/Opus formats (experimental HLS)

No built-in radio station discovery feature
Relying on browser-imported streams rather than in-app curation
Limited discovery options compared to some competitors

About Transistor Radio

Transistor Radio was a music & audio app developed by Y20K. It was removed from Google Play May 15, 2022 and is no longer available for download.

Download Statistics

Transistor Radio had been downloaded 22 thousand times before it became unavailable.

User Ratings

Transistor Radio was rated 3.98 out of 5 stars, based on 400 ratings.

App Information

Transistor Radio was free to download. The APK download size was 2.92 MB. The last available version was 4.0.18. The last update was on January 14, 2022.

Technical Requirements

Transistor Radio required Android 7.1+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play November 2015.

Description

Transistor is an app for listening to radio programs over the internet. Transistor is a radio app with a minimalistic approach, that may not be to everyone's liking.

More data about Transistor Radio

Price	Free to download
Download estimate	22 thousand
Rating	3.98 based on 400 ratings
Version	4.0.18
APK size	2.92 MB
Number of libraries	11
Designed for Android	7.1+
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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Comments on Transistor Radio for Android

★★★★★ Great barebones radio app, please consider an option to backup the stations as an enhancement, right now I copy the collection folder manually, thanks

★★★★★ Awesome simple app. I love it and recommend it! Some easy to implement ideas for developers... 1. qr code reader to add a statio link 2. share a txt fike for easy stations sharings between phones or even better, a centralized online storage. Thanks a lot for the ad free app! Much appreciated.

★★★★★ Simple and lightweight Great app! Love the simplicity. Basic Chromecast and/or Chromecast Audio support would be fun!

★★☆☆☆ Very bare bones. Not nearly as good as RadioDroid.

★★☆☆☆ Crazy complicated app Way better Radio apps out there like, Audials, On the Box, Simple, MyTuner....

★★☆☆☆ No ads! ...however... Doesn't have any preloaded stations or search function. Essentially useless unless you can paste a direct link for the station into the app.

★★☆☆☆ Keeps crashing Like the concept, but kept crashing. Did file a bug report. A little complicated to add stations.

Technologies used by Transistor Radio

8 permissions · 11 libraries

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Trust & Safety: Permissions are standard for streaming apps (INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE, FOREGROUND_SERVICE, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, WAKE_LOCK, VIBRATE, etc.). MIT-licensed with open-source code on GitHub, supporting transparency and community review.

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