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SomaFM Radio Player Positive Reviews

Wow! 😃 App is awesome, just like streams!I’ve enjoyed SOMA-FM for two decades! I’d have had various streams playing in my home for hours, sometimes days(!) at a time. Seemed like there was a station for almost any gathering, or any mood. Friends I’ve told about SOMA-FM are all grateful for the tip. (Lots of friends also proudly wear Soma-FM t-shirts. Cool, until three of us arrive at a party wearing the same shirt. Haha) As much as I’ve loved the website and stations, I began heavily using streaming apps, and those got all my attention in the past decade. I’ve come to highly value ease-of-use music apps which are conveniently on my iPhone. Web-based services didn’t get my love any longer. Sadly, SOMA-FM got back-burnered. But, wut?!! SOMA-FM now has an app for iOS?!! Game-changer! I’m so happy to discover this app! The user interface and performance functionality is professional-grade, as though they’ve got a massive tram of developers supporting it. All my old favorite stations are there, plus a boatload of new stations! The ease-of-use is particularly impressive. Beautiful user experience with lightning-fast execution of tasks. And again, I am stoked about the new stations! Thank you, SOMA-FM! I look forward to the third decade of enjoyment of your wonderfully-, lovingly-curated stations..JollyDogSFVersion: 1.11.1

Why can’t we listen to the best streams?Update: Since I wrote the first review four years ago the default rate in the app has gone up to 128k. This makes me happy and I use it much more! Old: I love the SomaFM network. Love! I have a monthly donations set up and stations like Poptron, Secret Agent, and Suburbs of Goa power my commute. But why is the bandwidth on the official app so low? I have it set to “Always High” but most of the stations play at 64k AAC. I have the same station playing on a generic radio app and it’s 128 AAC. So the stream is there. Even with cheap earbuds the quality difference is enough to skip the app. It seems a shame. This would be one of my most-used apps if it simply played at a higher bitrate..MartinkelleyVersion: 1.12.0

My life bloodI don’t know how I’d survive without Soma. I’ve been listening since the early 2000’s and I’ve put it on every single day since then. It’s given me so much exposure to music that I otherwise likely wouldn’t have found otherwise (special shout out to Illinois Street Lounge, Groove Salad/GS Classic, and Secret Agent). It’s second nature for me to turn it on while driving, working, cooking, cleaning, reading, you name it. Far and away the best radio ever and I hope it stays around for my entire lifetime because as I mentioned before I don’t know how I’d live without it. Massive thanks to Rusty and the rest of the Soma team, keep it up!.KhunyaVersion: 1.12.0

Great for indie musicUpdate: The more I use the app the more I like it. I got a response that the song that is playing is on top— which is good to know. You can bookmark it too (press & hold song) so that you can find it later. I really enjoy listening to the Underground 80s and also DEF CON a lot. And I’m sure that soon I will find more channels that I like as well. This is a hidden gem that takes time getting used to. Old: Love the idea of this radio app— no ads, just music. However the interface could be more user friendly. It’s hard to tell which song is playing so by the time you want to click on it favorite it it might be over. Took me a while to figure out how to do even that. My favorite station is the Indie Pop. But I also like Left Coast 70s, PopTron and Vaporwaves— though I haven’t really listened to them much. Good app for indie music without ads, yet it could definitely be improved by highlighting which song is playing. And more genres/ stations would be better because it’s limited. Nice overall..SarasarasarAAAVersion: 1.11.1

Great Music, No CommercialsI’ve been listening to SomaFM for… a long time… has to be more than 15 years at least. They cover several genres and are a great resource to become exposed to new artists from all over the world. This app is totally worth it to be able to listen while on the go. User interface is good and allows me to add my favorite stations to a list for quick and easy access. If you like SomaFM why not support them by purchasing the app. If you don’t know what SomaFM is, go visit their website and start listening..TurtlereefVersion: 1.12.0

Favorite Music App!I’ve been listening to SomaFM for YEARS! Long before all of these streaming services were in existence. I recently noticed that the app now comes with a $7.99 fee to download and all I can say is FINALLY!! When I added the app, it was at no cost, but I’ve since donated and purchased merch to support. And will continue to support! So for anyone who doesn’t want to pay, let that energy go. It’s totally worth every penny. Thanks for providing commercial-free and sucka-free music for the masses!!! ❤️.QueenOndiVersion: 1.10.0

One of the last bastions of the good internetI've been listening to SomaFM for at least 15 years. "Indie Pop Rocks!", "Groove Salad" and "Metal Detector" are basically my life's soundtrack. This is one of what feels like the last few vestiges of the "old" Internet where everything wasn't a subscription, services weren't about "engagement" and funneling your data to brokers and, now, apparently, feeding AI training sets, and building cool things that didn't end in acquisition or IPO was actually cool. Thanks for existing!.CarlosonunezVersion: 1.13.1

Great App & Music, iOS Update Prob.Love the app and great selection of music; listen to it a lot. It seems that a recent iOS update causes a conflict that didn’t exist before. Adjusting the volume on the app causes a similar adjustment to the master volume control for my iPhone. If Soma volume is turned down for drifting off to sleep, the phone won’t ring, etc. Missed some calls before got it figured out; easy to demonstrate. Using iPhone SE, some other phones may not be affected..Sleepless In PoughkeepsieVersion: 1.12.0

The best before last 2 updatesNo song history for any channels upon launching app now. Swipe to the right from Now Playing screen shows a blank screen even though Channels icon is displayed in the bottom. Have to tap another icon and back to see channels. Can’t believe these issues still haven’t been fixed after 2 months. Edit… bugs have been fixed! Thanks for the quick update. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!.So SaddVersion: 1.14.0

Like College Radio ...... back in the days when the students did the programming, engineering, and announcing; bought the LPs, beer, and popcorn; slept on the tumbling mats liberated from the ancient gym; and played only music they were passionate about. Music that mattered. Music that just had to be shared with everyone within the area where the signal decided to travel. That’s what Soma brings to these uncertain days. And obviously I think they do it just right..DavetenVersion: 1.12.0

One of the best music apps in the iTunes StoreThis app is still one of my favorite music apps, and I've never once regretted paying for it. I am bothered by a couple of things, though. Sometimes the music from the app keeps playing after I've left the app, and I'm not sure why. And I really wish it wasn't so hard to like a song and then pull up the menu that shows up when you tap a song without not liking it. Otherwise, a solid music app for several years running, and hopefully for several more..Fluffy-faceVersion: 1.7.0

Wonderful, Magical, Life-saving!This station has been part of my life since I was 16 (I’m now 34). It’s gotten me through many long nights of studying or even longer drives to my parent’s house. I do a little happy dance every time they play a song recognize on Indie Pop Rocks! and another when they play a song I love that’s new to me. I donate every year because this site/app has been priceless to me. BAGEL Radio is another favorite and I can’t wait for Christmas every year. SomaFM, I LOVE YOU!.ModernfemaleVersion: 1.12.0

Soma FM: Something for every musical taste AND MOREI’ve been a fan and supporter of Soma FM for years. What’s not to like? This commercial free, listener supported streaming music resource is a one-of-a-kind, diverse collection of ever-changing programming that never disappoints. Please, check it out, give it a listen, and support this original musical experience that has literally something for everyone. In case you can’t tell, I LOVE SOMA FM, and you will, too!.BillyRaddVersion: 1.12.0

Terrific app with a satisfying variety of channelsI really like this app and use it for background soundscapes in a wide variety of settings. It is worth every penny of the modest cost. I’m glad I bought it every day. One improvement I would like to suggest - if the sound could fade out instead of cut off when I use the timer, it would make falling asleep to it a perfect experience. Thanks, devs!.Dmac-ctVersion: 1.11.1

What radio should beI love Soma FM! Been a long time listener for years. I just bought a car with CarPlay and I am so impressed that they went through the effort of developing an app for the car platform! Couldn’t recommend this enough. If you enjoy it, be sure to set up a monthly donation. These guys put out all of this content for free with zero ad revenue, so pitch in and keep it alive!.Bluehexag0nsunVersion: 1.8.0

Needs better highlighting of the music now playingWhen you wish to favorite a song it's confusing. Highlight the song playing with an unmistakable presence. You app & website both share this displeasure in common. Scroll the text make the text white, highlight the whole of the tab & information pertaining to the song playing in my opinion. #loveSomaFmSecretAgent&dubstepBeyond.SENTIENT BEING \-_-/Version: 1.7.0

Small fixes?Thanks for responding to my other fix request! 2 other small things if u can- these were part of previous versions- 1- when the app opens can it default to FAVORITES instead of LISTENERS? 2- is it possible to show again the continuous stream of previously played songs on the channels-? with current version, every time it opens it starts from the current song and no other songs- it used to show played songs and the time they were played! it was always nice to see what was playing already, like you're joining a party in progress! thank you!!.RobpreussVersion: 1.13.0

Love Soma FM, not the new look.I’ve been listening off and on for over 20 years. First found it in iTunes Radio in early 2000. Keep it up Rusty! But please switch back to the old look as it’s much easier to find the stations. If the change was for 504 compliance, no problem..LeauxVersion: 1.13.0

I love SomaFMI’ve been listening to SomaFM ever since I discovered Indie Pop Rocks! Back in 2005. I appreciate being able to use their app instead of having to search for them in some other music program. Now, if only we can convince them to make an Apple Watch app..RyggstarVersion: 1.12.0

Unexpected best app!I downloaded this app a few years ago and have found myself using it constantly. We put vibes on in the background and in the car and never have to deal with ads or monthly fees. What a rare treat in this greedy streaming landscape!.Gray987654321Version: 1.12.0

Why have I never found this?I just discovered SomaFM, which on one hand is great because I now have a 24/7 source of great music, but in the other hand it’s terrible because now I know that I’ve been missing out for years! Seriously, SomaFM is amazing!.Thesupermonkey42Version: 1.12.0

Great app, great music…This is one of my most frequently used apps, no question. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5⭐️ is that it doesn't show any song information when Chromecasting — just the station graphic and description. I would love to know the artist, title and album without having to unlock my phone. Thanks for a great set of stations, Rusty & Co.!.ScribeJayVersion: 1.7.0

Coding problemWhen this app is installed, and Siri is asked for instance “play rhinestone cowboy”, she replies “I need to access your somafm data. Is that okay?” I tried this on my iPhone and my iPad. If you remove the app the question goes away. If you reinstall the app the question reappears..HestoninAZVersion: 1.12.0

Excellent app - and an easy way to support independent radio!Sure you can listen to these channels free on the SomaFM website, but this app is just so convenient and polished. So go ahead, chuck them a few bucks to buy the freakin app already! You’ll be helping them to keep the tunes flowing, and you won’t regret it! :).Glide.slowlyVersion: 1.12.0

What radio is supposed to be.Whatever your musical tastes are you are bound to find at least two stations you will want to listen to. I listen to Left Coast 70s, Boot Liquor, and Deep Space mostly. Unique songs, not the standard playlists you hear on commercial radio. I love this app for helping me discover new music..Chibi-AlexVersion: 1.7.0

OutstandingSomaFM is truly one of a kind. No advertising, no tracking. A pure rarity in todays age where even the most insignificant apps track and sell everything they can get their grubby paws on. I look forward to being a supporter for the foreseeable future..ChaosmouseVersion: 1.12.0

Unique soundtrack for lifeGreatest app for EVERY mood / event type. From Groove Salad channel for uptempo techno, to Boot Liquor for folk/country, and everything in between. Love the oddball stuff too, like the SFPD police scanner channel with groovy music in background! You discover new tunes and artists all the time. Fantastic..TsrmanVersion: 1.12.0

Support SomaFMPlease support SomaFM and purchase this app. If you are downloading this, or at least considering it, chances are you don't need to be sold on SomaFM. The app is simple and extremely user friendly. You also get the added benefit of supporting something you already love, and that's a really nice feeling..Atxguy87Version: 1.7.0

Amazing music to relaxI love this app. A wide variety of mostly relaxing music. Drone Zone is my favorite and I like the Space Music stuff, too. But all of the stations are excellent. The app works well and I often use it to read or meditate or fall asleep. Chromecast makes it even better. Thanks!.FasterwheelsVersion: 1.7.0

Long time listenerI have been listening a long time and was excited to recently find there is an app. I have no problem paying for it. It's worth it. I often go to sleep listening to the Drone Zone, so I love the 30 minute timer. Brilliant!!.IikarmVersion: 1.7.0

Fix the lowest sound settingA music app where u pay once and use for life??!! Yes please. One thing that bothers me is fact that the app needs better support for very low volumes for when AirPods connected. There’s a huge jump in volume going from 5% sound volume to 4%!.Packer2020Version: 1.12.0

Disappointed.I really love Soma fm but the app leaves much to be desired. Doesn't seem to work very well outside the US. I keep getting network errors and spinning status icons. But, once I use a VPN to connect back to the States, everything magically works. I have better luck just streaming the radio from the website in my phone's mini-browser than using the app..Surfboy11Version: 1.7.0

Best Christmas Music ChannelThe Department Store Christmas Music channel is the best old-school channel for Christmas music. Better than Pandora's Boston Pops Christmas channel, in my opinion. I'm talking to a generation born in the early 50s. You may disagree, but the programmer has this dialed in for my choice of great Holiday music..FogenbaughVersion: 1.11.1

Great, Commercial Free MusicI've been listening to SomaFM for years. Great channels--chill, electronica, alternative, lounge. Commercial free! Super-fun Christmas channels. This is a free app with no charges. That's right. But if you listen, then donate. I do because I want these guys to stick around. New CarPlay functionality is icing on the cake. A cake of tasty music..RobAbroadVersion: 1.7.0

Needs higher resolutionI like the music, but Soma needs a higher resolution option. At least 256 AAC. Or even better, 1411. It is accepted that 128 kbps is just is not high enough to avoid losing too much of the quality. It is 2017, not 2007. People have faster connections and bigger data plans and WiFi now and so we can handle higher resolution music streaming..WildernesshikeVersion: 1.7.0

Easy to love and listenI have listened to Soma for years. So many options and variety of stations and tastes. The app is so easy to just jump right in and go. I appreciate the work these guys do..VelkerVersion: 1.12.0

The bestSimply the best online radio station out there. Feels like yesterday when I discovered GrooveSalad on Winamp about 20 years ago. Glad that some things never change. Thanks Rusty..SkiiballaVersion: 1.12.0

Left Coast '70s is one of the best programmed stations on radio or the internet!I've been digging this station via TuneIn for months, and it's my pleasure to support SomaFM and buy the app. Just terrific programming...one of the very few stations I can listen to for hours on end..R. MaurerVersion: 1.7.0

I love this app but it’s currently downAnyone having issues with it not connecting? I music has been playing for about a week.PfbnxxcvgVersion: 1.12.0

Years and years of amazing music from SOMA FMGroove salad has been a part of my life for 17 years now. I love everyone who created soma fm and kept soma fm alive. so glad it is still going strong. Groove salad is the best ambient / downtempo station I have ever been able to find..Dave T SFVersion: 1.12.0

The best music everWe have been listening soma for 5 years now and we include music everywhere we go, friends, dinner, car, nature we just love going with the vibe and it always matches our vibe as well. Thank you so much..YasonkaVersion: 1.10.0

The BEST Internet Radio Station Provider!I have enjoyed SomaFM since I discovered SquidRadio (now Groove Salad) way back in the early 2000’s! Now expanded with many more fantastic stations, SomaFM is an easy choice for any and all listening excursions! Highest recommendation!.SleepyOrphanVersion: 1.11.1

Good music, good attitude!Excellent selection of music, with no ads, no surveillance. I’m happy to be the customer rather than the product. Refreshing in the music industry!.BwoodcockVersion: 1.12.0

Full of unknown songsI enjoy a wide range of genres, but almost all of these songs are not mainstream. It was too difficult to find a good station for me. Although, if you like non-mainstream, unknown, alternative music then you may want to check this out. I gave it 3 stars for the concept of providing free music..Jarryd'sdadVersion: 1.7.0

Perfect! By👑♿️All music streaming apps should strive 2 b like THIS. Period. I play this a lot @ night asI like 2 chillax & my taste runs way left of mainstream. I prefer a unique xperience when it comes 2 music. This is it. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️all the way!.CAQueenVersion: 1.7.0

Drone Zone and Ambient MusicThe Soma FM channel is the #1 channel available for ambient music. I have contributed a small amount of money to keep their programs free of commercials. Please try to help them if you are using this app..JskrypVersion: 1.9.1

Amazingly awesome app!THANK U for creating a super cool app with thousands of options of different music right @ my fingertip! No need for an MP3 player or to waste money on buying music by singles anymore! Absolutely recommend!.Dani2459Version: 1.9.1

Chrome casting is pretty much pointlessWhy have chrome cast “integration” if you can’t turn off the screen or even change apps?? Seems pretty pointless. Otherwise great app but that is a pretty silly oversight..Rushes shakeVersion: 1.10.0

Going strong still terrificRusty Hodges and team have created an excellent curated series of stations free independent minded music fan! Do yourself a favor tune in pay the eight bucks you won’t regret it!!.Mark93030Version: 1.11.1

I’ve been listening for many yearsI might listen to other ‘stations’ for a while. But I keep coming back to Soma FM..MiekbVersion: 1.10.0

GreatWorth the pay i love this app has great music selection tons of new stuff u won’t be bored.AlbacazariantaVersion: 1.13.1

Music DiscoverySomaFM will introduce you to a lot of music you hadn’t heard before. Very eclectic selection of vibes to accompany all kinds of activities & moods. SomaFM has what algorithmic playlists fail to have - taste in music..Sifr4Version: 1.12.0

Your $ Keeps It GoingIt was $3 when I first started listening and it's $12.99 now - but still worth while. The one-time purchase is equivalent to six months of the smallest monthly donation and provides you with 30 commercial-free channels of some of the slickest, most enjoyable and excellently curated music you'll find - and I've never used "excellent" and "curated" in the same sentence. This service has been kicking it out since 2000, and hasn't gone commercial or capitalized on its popularity by providing multilevel service. Pay one price, get it all. If you enjoy great music, exploring other genres & being introduced to new musicians, you can NOT go wrong with SoMaFM. If you love your ears, buy the app..Hmb64Version: 1.12.0

Amazing appIt’s amazingly stable and easy to use. Can’t wait for AppleWatch support 💝 Keep the good work going ✌️ Tank you.LeNautilusVersion: 1.12.0

Music and App all goodNice App and music.X 6Version: 1.12.0

Still the bestA huge fan sunce 2003. Still the best. Excellent app, well worth the price..ZrneitrajceVersion: 1.11.1

I dig itHas a good vibe...unique music options for listeners..WzrdryVersion: 1.10.0

Soma is the best experienceListener since 2002 here. DJ Rusty keeps this old guy tuned in. Now I’ve got my teenager hooked on it too..Flipster980Version: 1.9.1

One definition- THE BEST!I have been following Soma for years and years but never bothered getting an iOS app, till it went FREE today! You must be insane not to download it! The music selection is always unique and atmospheric, I can't describe how excited I am :).25elementVersion: 1.6.8

Perfect!They don't try to do everything but what they do do is very well done. Thanks guys (gals?) for great work and lounging music. You're the best :).RabonzaiVersion: 1.6.0

Whatever your mood, they have itThis app is one of the best. Straight up original, unique content and a variety of moods. Easy to navigate and not cluttered like others..THX1198Version: 1.6.8

Love this App! Love SomaFM!I like that I can see the song and artist, and rate the songs. The audio quality is great. I am using Version 1.60(1268) with IOS 7.1 on iPhone5. No problems at all. The variety of channels is great! Keep up the great work SomaFM!.Blueshift Computer TechnologyVersion: 1.6.0

Worth $4I started listening to Soma using TuneIn, and only really got this as I was stoked on their stations and thought I'd toss them a few bucks. In comparison to TuneIn, the Soma app provides a list of the 10 most recently played songs and allows quicker favoriting. I miss how TuneIn displays album art pulled from lastfm, though..Patrick just got...Version: 1.2

Not very reliableI love soma.fm, but this app doesn't work very well. Connection is broken once or twice per hour; often times I can see the stations but the app crashes when or before I can select one. Disappointed. I should mention I have an old iPod Touch that no longer gets updated - maybe that's why I get poor performance. It works enough for me to use it, though!!.MuscidaeVersion: 1.2

Fantastic app!SomaFM puts out some incomparable content, and this app builds on an already excellent mobile site. Background play and AirPlay support make it all the more sweet..Darren wilsonVersion: 1.2

So glad you added background play!Grrrreat! now I can carry a wicked choice in music plus have it play in the background while I do other things.. hooray!.PixxiliciousVersion: 0

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SomaFM Radio Player Negative Reviews

Problem with the latest version (1.13)!The latest version broke the Chrome cast feature. Now you can’t cast any station to a Chrome cast device without this app being the active app and the device being turned on! That defeats the whole purpose of using Chrome cast. Also, the song listing only starts showing those after you start playing. Previously it shows all the past played tracks regardless when you start streaming. I regret updating to this version and wish I could downgrade to the previous version (1.12)!!! Please fix these..VonchavVersion: 1.13.0

Save ur moneyI love soma fm, an listen to it pretty much all day. But, this app really isn't that great. A better deal is to buy the "TuneIn Radio" app. It has all the soma fm channels (plus others), better quality/reliability, and is cheaper to purchase than the soma app..Twoguyswalkintoabar...Version: 1.2

No Chromecast AnmymoreChromecast icon vanished. Can't steam to Chromecast anymore..Steve9147Version: 1.6.9

Not very goodUpdate: Re: Apple TV 4 compatibility … The Soma FM Apple TV app is mediocre just like the others, but also has a giant (and rather fatal) flaw. Apple TV apparently doesn’t know it’s playing and so after 15, 30 or whatever minutes you have the sleep or screen saver set to … The TV turns itself off and Soma FM with it. The developers need to set the flag that Apple TV needs so as not to fall asleep when Soma FM is playing. Especially now since “sleep” means “turn off TV and entire stereo system.” I love SomaFM and really wanted to like this app but it's just no good. Stations mysteriously drop, and stations quickly crash or drop with pretty much 100% reliability when you move from a Wi-Fi area to a cell network. This means if you put the radio on, and then leave the house for the day, it will crash as soon as you get 30 metres or so from your house. So you have to pull your iPhone out (in the rain), and try to reconnect etc. If you move in and out of Wi-Fi areas all day as I do this quickly gets infuriating. I'm also extremely disappointed that as an owner of the first SomaFM app (that I *paid* for and which was incapable of backgrounding), that this new app was released which *does* do backgrounding, is free, and which the paid users were never made aware of. Why the new app isn't an upgrade of the old I have no idea. Why the users of the first paid app were not apprised of the existence of the new one is similarly a mystery. I'm a big supporter of SomaFM and would likely have paid even for this new app, but the developers are (seemingly), amateurs and the whole business is rather distasteful. An app for SomaFM that worked and was rationally and attractively done would be fabulous, but it's starting to look like they just aren't capable of getting their act together..Jeremy BeeVersion: 1.6.9

Need higher quality streamsThis app was pretty good but since the upgrade it won't play any higher than 64kbps at "high quality." Until this is fixed I will be using tunein radio..The_dude2011Version: 1.5

Not worth three bucksEven on low bandwidth option it cuts out for random lengths if time. Full bars on 4G and WiFi..AndklassVersion: 1.4.1

Switched to TuneIn after iOS 5Big fan of SomaFM, I donate every month. Before iOS 5 this app was mostly OK although it sometimes crashed for no apparent reason and could not handle the transition from wifi to 3G streaming. With iOS 5 I haven't been able to connect to iTunes store to buy via previously bookmarked tracks. This was a deal breaker. I've switched to TuneIn Radio and have not looked back..JM24768Version: 1.2

Waste of moneyApp won't connect, except for once. Then it dropped out after a few minutes. I feel ripped off. As for listener support, forget it. I already gave them money for nothing..Mr_ladouceurVersion: 1.2

CrapOnly two genres.11142007Version: 1.2

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