Radio SkyhopA Radio Garden alternative for iPhone and iPad
Radio Skyhop is an independent live radio app for exploring stations around the world. Browse a globe, choose a place, or tap Hop to discover a station somewhere new.
Skyhop adds no ads, including in the free version. Optional Pro features use a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. The app is currently in TestFlight beta.
Join the TestFlight betaWorld radio, one Hop at a time
Hop changes the station and moves the globe to its location. In this demo, it travels between KEXP in Seattle and NTS in London. Both globe browsing and global Hop are included in the free version.
Free listening and optional Pro
| Feature | Free | Skyhop Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Globe browsing, live listening, global Hop | Included | Included |
| Ads added by Skyhop | None | None |
| Favorites | Up to 50 | No product limit |
| Custom lists and Hop within a list | Not included | Included |
| Sleep timer and iCloud library sync | Not included | Included |
| Purchase | No Pro purchase needed | One-time in-app purchase |
Availability and limits
Skyhop supports iPhone and iPad. It does not currently offer Android or browser playback. If you need a web player, Skyhop does not meet that requirement.
Stations operate independently. Streams can go offline or be restricted in some regions, and broadcasts may contain advertising. Skyhop does not promise that every station will always play.
Radio Skyhop is an independent app and is not affiliated with Radio Garden.
TestFlight beta
Open the beta invite on your iPhone or iPad. TestFlight will guide you through installing the app. If you are on a computer, scan this invite with your device.
Questions about Skyhop
Is Radio Skyhop free?
Globe browsing, live listening, global Hop, and up to 50 favorites are available without Skyhop Pro. Pro adds unlimited favorites, custom station lists, Hop within a list, a sleep timer, and iCloud sync for favorites and lists.
Does Skyhop add ads?
No. Skyhop adds no banners, pop-ups, or audio ads, including in the free version. Stations may broadcast their own ads.
Does Skyhop require a subscription?
No. Optional Skyhop Pro is a one-time in-app purchase. No Skyhop account is required.
Can I listen in a browser or on Android?
Radio Skyhop currently supports iPhone and iPad. This website introduces the app and shares station locations; it does not play radio. An Android app is not currently available.
How can I install it?
Skyhop is currently available through a TestFlight beta. Open the invite on your iPhone or iPad, install Apple's TestFlight app if needed, then install Radio Skyhop.
Product details updated October 7, 2026.