A virtual FM dial where anyone can claim a frequency and broadcast live
On-device recording and transcription for Mac, iPhone and iPad
Stage
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CA
Pricing model
Paid
Freemium
Pricing
Standard frequency: $5 one-time. Premium frequency (round numbers and repeating digits like 90.0 or 98.8): $39 one-time. Listening is free.
Free trial with five-minute recording limit per recording. Mac: US$7.99/month or US$79 one-time purchase for unlimited recording on five Macs with one year of updates. iPhone and iPad: US$5.99 one-time in-app purchase.
Key features
201 frequencies spanning 88.0 to 108.0 FM
Instant frequency assignment after payment
Browser-based live broadcasting
Free listening without account
Customizable station details
Program scheduling with timezone support
Live-only broadcasts with static fallback
Daily 30-minute broadcast limit
Real-time listener count display
Multiple audio input options
Live transcription with speaker labels while recording
Record both microphone and system audio together
Local recording library with Markdown notes
Optional screen recording alongside audio
Dictation into any app with double-tap ⌘
Vocabulary customization for improved recognition
Enhanced transcript re-transcription
Access files with third-party AI tools and editors
Import Apple Voice Memos into library
Command-line interface for managing recordings
What makes it different
No pre-recorded content allowed; live-only broadcasts
Nostalgia-driven design recreating traditional radio experience
Algorithm-free platform emphasizing human connection
One owner per frequency with permanent assignment
Low-cost frequency ownership starting at $5
All recording and transcription runs on your device with no audio uploaded to servers
Plain Markdown files you own, usable outside the app
Sits in your Mac's notch, stays out of the way while recording
Free dictation into any app with no subscription required
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