Experience the new SWR4 Radio App
Listen to the SWR4 live program, special broadcasts, news, comedy, music and podcasts, and find information about any song on air.
You can also send your feedback directly to our presenters or watch them at work with our studio webcam.
The app also provides you with detailed traffic information, a five-day weather forecast at your location and throughout Germany.
Always be up to date with the latest news broadcast available any time.
Notice: SWR4 App is free, but listening to audio streams consumes a lot of data which may generate additional costs depending on your mobile contract. Please be sure to use a data flat rate in order to avoid additional costs.
more This update includes bug fixes as well as stability and performance improvements.
7.2.8 19 Jun
This update contains fixes that improve the reliability of the radio. It also fixes an issue in the app settings.
7.2.4 01/10/2025
This update includes fixes to make the radio work more reliably.
7.2.3 19/09/2025
This update fixes some bugs to make playing radio even better.
7.2.2 13/03/2025
This update fixes some bugs to make playing radio even better.
7.2.1 18/11/2024
This update makes adjustments to the VoiceOver functionality and fixes some bugs.
7.0.2 13/09/2024
We've made improvements and fixed bugs to make the SWR4 app even better for you.
7.0.1 03/06/2024
This update removes the functions of creating favorites and skipping songs. You can listen to reports, interviews and news again with the replay function. You can synchronize your favourite podcasts on all devices with the ARD login.
7.0 30/04/2024
From May 1, 2024, you will unfortunately no longer be able to save or swap songs or contributions in your favorites in the SWR4 app. You can listen to reports, interviews and news again using the replay function.
6.7.3 12/04/2024
This update fixes a problem with the ARD login in the SWR4 app. With the ARD Login you can sync your favorite songs and playlists on all devices!
6.7.2 09/12/2023
Start a song or podcast on your phone and continue listening on your tablet or in the car - logging into the ARD account makes it possible. We've also made reading articles in the app even more convenient. Have fun trying it out!
6.7 03/01/2023
New: Enjoy your favorite songs with our app on any device - whether smartphone or tablet. Simply log in with your ARD account. We've also improved the SWR4 app overall to make it even more fun for you. Update now and try it out!
6.6 14/10/2022
Now you can not only be woken up by SWR4, but also fall asleep with SWR4. This works with the radio program, your favorite songs or a podcast. Simply go to the three dots in the player and set the sleep timer. When the time is up, the SWR4 app simply fades out.
6.5.1 02/09/2022
Now you can not only be woken up by SWR4, but also fall asleep with SWR4. This works with the radio program, your favorite songs or a podcast. Simply go to the three dots in the player and set the sleep timer. When the time is up, the SWR4 app simply fades out.
6.5 25/08/2022
Now new: After the update, you can listen to the radio directly when starting the app! Also: Notifications are now possible not only for breaking news. You can also be informed when there is something new in the app under "News". Try it out!
6.4.1 23/05/2022
Now new: After the update, you can listen to the radio directly when starting the app! Also: Notifications are now possible not only for breaking news. You can also be informed when there is something new in the app under "News". Try it out!
6.4.0 28/04/2022
Do you want to listen to your favorite songs over and over again? Or simply rewind in the radio program? The SWR4 app makes that possible. We have now optimized our app even further for you - for perfect listening pleasure on the go!
6.3.0 25/02/2022
The ball is rolling again! Listen to all Bundesliga matches live and in full length in the SWR4 app, individually or via conference call.
In addition, there are a few bug fixes with the new update.
6.1.8 21/08/2021
Good news for soccer fans! Beginning August 13th, we'll be offering the Bundesliga conference and - brand new - every single match of the 1st league to listen to!
Our SWR4 app makes it possible: Click on your favorite club and listen live. Missed a goal? No problem! In our livestream, you can jump back to the highlights of the game at any time!
6.1.7 15/08/2021
Good news for soccer fans! Beginning August 13th, we'll be offering the Bundesliga conference and - brand new - every single match of the 1st league to listen to!
Our SWR4 app makes it possible: Click on your favorite club and listen live. Missed a goal? No problem! In our livestream, you can jump back to the highlights of the game at any time!
6.1.6 23/07/2021
Now the music at SWR4 is in your hands!
This updates enables you to create your own playlist of your favorite tracks, that you can listen to anytime you want. Did you miss the beginning of an interview or a hit? Simply wind back in our program. If you happen to not like a particular song, simply swap if for another one!
6.1.5 01/05/2021
There is another update for your favorite app: you can now use the integration of Apple CarPlay on your car display! Another feature that a few more people of you can use: the radio alarm is ready!
6.1.4 11/02/2021
There is another update for your favorite app: you can now use the integration of Apple CarPlay on your car display! Another feature that a few more people of you can use: the radio alarm is ready!
6.1.3 03/02/2021
There is another update for your favorite app: you can now use the integration of Apple CarPlay on your car display! Another feature that a few more people of you can use: the radio alarm is ready!
6.1.2 22/01/2021
There is another update for your favorite app: you can now use the integration of Apple CarPlay on your car display! Another feature that a few more people of you can use: the radio alarm is ready!
6.1.1 20/12/2020
This update includes bug fixes as well as stability and performance improvements.
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