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Apple Brings Live Apple Music Stations to TuneIn, Reaching 75 Million With Free, Ad‑Free Streams

The distribution play targets subscriber growth by showcasing human‑curated programming beyond Apple's app.

An Apple logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apple Music launched the “Chill” station in 2024. Image: Christian Zibreg/iDB/Apple
The new deal should help Apple Music Radio stations reach many more ears.
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Overview

  • Starting August 27, Apple Music 1, Hits, Country, Música Uno, Club and Chill stream on TuneIn at no cost and without commercials.
  • This is the first time Apple’s live radio programming is available outside the Apple Music app.
  • Only the six live, human‑curated stations are included, with algorithmic stations remaining subscriber exclusives.
  • TuneIn placement adds broad access across its apps, website, smart speakers and connected cars, with in‑app links directing listeners to Apple Music.
  • The move follows MIDiA data showing Apple Music’s U.S. share fell to 25% in 2024 as Spotify rose to 37%, and TuneIn’s CEO says Apple approached the tie‑up late last year.