Pandora vs. iHeartradio

shilala · 05-12-2012, 12:33 PM

So, I've been using iheartradio on my iphone a ton lately. I listen to a bunch of sports talk stations out in the shop and in the car. (I plug my phone into my car radio and into my DeWalt jobsite radio.)
I also use it like Pandora, and here's the thing...

It's free.
You can build your own stations.
No commercials and zero talk on stations you build.
You can listen to all sorts of radio stations, including local ones.
It never times out and shuts off, nor does it nag you in any way.
The selection it plays on stations I build completely kicks Pandora's ass. It's very broad, but very much within what I want to hear.

I honestly like this way better than Sirius, Pandora, Slacker, or anything else I've ever tried. You guys should check it out if you haven't already. The price is right, that's for sure.

Jbailey · 05-12-2012, 12:38 PM

I'll check it out.

I've been a big fan of Lastfm for six years, can't stand Pandora.

shilala · 05-12-2012, 01:52 PM

I haven't even played with all it's options yet and I already love it, Dave.

Jasonw560 · 05-12-2012, 02:08 PM

I honestly didn't know you could build your own stations with iheartradio. Might have to give it a whirl. I have Pandora right now.

Pseudosacred · 05-12-2012, 02:09 PM

I've been using Pandora for a long ass time, it would be hard to get the hang of anything else. Plus I pay for Pandora Premium, so that makes it tons more user friendly

shilala · 05-12-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudosacred

I've been using Pandora for a long ass time, it would be hard to get the hang of anything else. Plus I pay for Pandora Premium, so that makes it tons more user friendly

iHeart is super easy. I was very surprised. I didn't even have to make mixed station playlists and all that crap.
I thought about buying Pandora at a time just to get rid of the nags. When I found out it'd still shut off on it's own, I thought it was silly.
I'm truly shocked there's even a market for Pandora with iHeart out there.

The reason I ran into iHeart was because I had a 98thefan radio app for Cleveland on my phone and it kept timing out on me and shutting off. I had heard them talk about that app, but then I heard there was the full-scale iHeart app. I just got it so I could listen to that station without the time-outs. I really got lucky with all the bonus stuff!!!

CRIMPS · 05-13-2012, 08:29 AM

I have used Pandora at work for the last three years at work. I think I will check out iHeartRadio, not that I have a problem with Pandora. Options are good. Thanks for the info

kelmac07 · 05-13-2012, 08:40 AM

Just downloaded it for my Iphone...very cool!!

never_enough · 05-13-2012, 11:35 AM

I have both on my phone. Use each for different things. I will give the create your own station thing a try.

BlkDrew · 05-13-2012, 01:38 PM

Pandora is sucking big time on the iPhone 4s right now, it has to be something with the 4g

Just got I heart radio, thanks for the input scott

Hooligan · 05-13-2012, 02:19 PM

I like pandora as I have a jailbreak tweak to bypass the block to get unlimited skips. I listen to A LOT of drum and bass so I enjoy adding website stations such as jungletrain.net and bassdrive.com through Tunein radio.

05-12-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Pandora vs. iHeartradio So, I've been using iheartradio on my iphone a ton lately. I listen to a bunch of sports talk stations out in the shop and in the car. (I plug my phone into my car radio and into my DeWalt jobsite radio.) I also use it like Pandora, and here's the thing... It's free. You can build your own stations. No commercials and zero talk on stations you build. You can listen to all sorts of radio stations, including local ones. It never times out and shuts off, nor does it nag you in any way. The selection it plays on stations I build completely kicks Pandora's ass. It's very broad, but very much within what I want to hear. I honestly like this way better than Sirius, Pandora, Slacker, or anything else I've ever tried. You guys should check it out if you haven't already. The price is right, that's for sure. __________________

05-12-2012, 12:38 PM	#2
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I'll check it out. I've been a big fan of Lastfm for six years, can't stand Pandora. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

05-12-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I haven't even played with all it's options yet and I already love it, Dave. __________________

05-12-2012, 02:08 PM	#4
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I honestly didn't know you could build your own stations with iheartradio. Might have to give it a whirl. I have Pandora right now. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

05-12-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
Pseudosacred What will your verse be? Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Nick Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 423 Trading: (1)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I've been using Pandora for a long ass time, it would be hard to get the hang of anything else. Plus I pay for Pandora Premium, so that makes it tons more user friendly

05-13-2012, 08:29 AM	#7
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I have used Pandora at work for the last three years at work. I think I will check out iHeartRadio, not that I have a problem with Pandora. Options are good. Thanks for the info __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

05-13-2012, 08:40 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio Just downloaded it for my Iphone...very cool!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#9
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I have both on my phone. Use each for different things. I will give the create your own station thing a try.

05-13-2012, 01:38 PM	#10
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio Pandora is sucking big time on the iPhone 4s right now, it has to be something with the 4g Just got I heart radio, thanks for the input scott Last edited by BlkDrew; 05-13-2012 at 01:46 PM.

05-13-2012, 02:19 PM	#11
Hooligan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Matt Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 79 Trading: (0)	Re: Pandora vs. iHeartradio I like pandora as I have a jailbreak tweak to bypass the block to get unlimited skips. I listen to A LOT of drum and bass so I enjoy adding website stations such as jungletrain.net and bassdrive.com through Tunein radio.