Indie App Spotlight: ‘Farwave’ lets you listen to radio stations around the world
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Farwave takes an interesting new approach to audio player apps, by placing them around the globe. You can explore the world and find radio stations across the planet, with a nice 3D visual in the app.…
Indie App Spotlight returns with a fascinating new app called 'Farwave'. This innovative audio player allows users to explore the world of radio stations, podcasts, and music around the globe. In Farwave, you can spin around the globe, locate a region, and tap to listen to a specific station. If you're in the mood for something random, the app features a 'Take me anywhere' button to play a station at random.
Additionally, Farwave offers a dedicated space for podcasts and music, with each displayed on separate planets. Users can search for podcasts or add their RSS feeds directly to the app. It supports playback queues, adjustable playback speed, and allows for offline downloads. For music lovers, the app does not support Apple Music, but you can import your audio files from a computer or the Files app. Each artist comes with its own signal, and music remains on device for offline playback.
Farwave is currently available for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad running iOS 18 and later. However, for the full experience including podcasts, music imports, and more, users can opt for the 'FarWave Pro' subscription at a monthly cost of $2.99 or an annual cost of $14.99. The app is a unique and engaging tool for anyone interested in exploring global audio content.
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