Our rich service is not yet simple. Replay-Radio is a simple desktop utility.

We hope readers will judge for themselves. Many switch to RadioTime for a consumer service over a simple utility. Still, we've heard the message and will keep making the service smarter and simpler.

The writer found a problem with one of our BBC schedules. We took a bad draw. Because we constantly sample and compare we know our guide is the most accurate available. Even with a better rate, more info means more mistakes. Delivering current and reliable information is our #1 goal.

RadioTime does not offer the Replay-Radio “URL finder” the writer appreciated. But typical users can’t (or don’t want to) grab cryptic streaming URLs that constantly change. Instead, we maintain reliable access so users can avoid the technical details.

Magix extracts song names from MP3 files. Replay-Music does the same. We have no plans to offer this feature. The RadioTime guide is the best for finding music and talented DJs to listen live. But our recording features are not for making a music collection. There are many sources for tracks, legal or otherwise. We avoid this application to prevent economic harm to musicians and to stay clear of ambiguity with DMCA law.

The rest of this entry lists unique competitive features that many consumers find valuable:

Global radio
37,000 stations from 140 countries.
Replay-Radio has a few hundred mostly US/English

Local radio
All local stations in the US

Big program guide (mentioned, but with an old count)
50K daily programs

Daily program guide
Tracking particular days and often individual topics
Tagging recordings with a particular topics

Live program schedules
Smart record pick from broadcast time, streams available, and location

Archived programs
For example, listen or record last week’s Fresh Air
Podcasts are downloadable archives

Sports games
MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, NCAA Football & M Basketball

Browse and Search
Nicely organized and searchable

Recommendations
Help finding better radio from lots of listener plus real-world information

Favorites
Easily organize and use radio stations and programs

Popular, featured, and channels
Features to explore new radio

Reliable recordings
Dynamic source assignment from daily testing
Backup sources

1-click recording
Record Once or All episodes without any hassle

Recording naming
Automatic tagging from the daily guide

AM/FM tuning and recording (was mentioned)
Because lots of great radio is not streamed, or is not free
FM is usually better quality and always more reliable
Support for dozens of devices including the radioSHARK mentioned

Macintosh (was mentioned)
Watch as our RadioTime Mac software gets better fast

Multiple recordings (mistake in the article)
RadioTime supports up to 8 simultaneous recordings of any type
Magix is only for MP3 streams (WMP & Real are >90% of all radio)

Wake for record (article implied PCs can’t be asleep)
Both RadioTime and Replay have the feature, ours is more reliable

Background recording
RadioTime non-invasive quietly capturing only the audio feed

Podcasts
RadioTime can also download podcast (more coming soon)

Live Listening, Pause, Recording
The RadioTime player best emulates the rich TiVo experience
We integrate guide information, live listening, and recording

Web based service (mentioned)
Nearly the entire service is available from any browser
Consumers love it, but the design is critical for broad device and service partnerships
RadioTime can become “the place” for radio information and automatic device setup

Free guide (mentioned)
The radio time guide and live listening are free
Our 9 day recording trial is also free and doesn’t have any other restrictions

Great support (mentioned)
We have advanced support tools
And, a real person to call: 972-364-9797