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iHeartRadio vs Peacock

iHeartRadio logo

iHeartRadio

Music

All your favorite music, podcasts, and radio

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peacock logo

Peacock

Entertainment

Stream iconic movies, shows, and live sports

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: iHeartRadio ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription; Peacock geographic restrictions prevent US access verification
  • They diverge on capability: iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Peacock covers Streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iHeartRadio and Peacock actually diverge.

Attributes where iHeartRadio and Peacock differ
AttributeiHeartRadioPeacock
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakersWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
CategoryMusicEntertainment
Founded20082020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in iHeartRadio

  • Live radio
  • Custom stations
  • Podcasts
  • Events
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security
  • Smart-speakers support

Only in Peacock

  • Streaming
  • Live sports
  • News
  • Original content
  • Smart TVs
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Profile PINs

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

iHeartRadio

  • Streaming live AM and FM radio stations over the internetnot Peacock
  • Listening to podcasts and live sports commentarynot Peacock
  • Building music playlists on a paid tiernot Peacock

Peacock

  • Streamingnot iHeartRadio
  • Sportsnot iHeartRadio
  • Newsnot iHeartRadio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

iHeartRadio

  • Ad-free listening requires an iHeartRadio Plus or All Access subscription
  • Unlimited skips and unlimited playlist creation require a paid subscription
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends
  • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased
  • The iOS app requires iOS 15.0 or later

Peacock

  • Geographic restrictions prevent US access verification

Pricing, plan by plan

iHeartRadio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Live radio
    • Podcasts
    • Ads
  • Plus$5.99/month
    • Unlimited skips
    • Offline playlists

Peacock

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited content
    • Ads
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ads
  • Premium Plus$11.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads

Which should you pick?

Choose iHeartRadio if

  • You need live radio.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want custom stations.
iHeartRadio review

Choose Peacock if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want live sports.
Peacock review

Questions people ask

Is iHeartRadio or Peacock better?
Neither clearly leads. iHeartRadio starts at Free and Peacock at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, iHeartRadio or Peacock?
iHeartRadio starts at Free and Peacock at Free.
Does iHeartRadio or Peacock run on more platforms?
iHeartRadio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers. Peacock runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
Can I use iHeartRadio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is iHeartRadio best used for?
iHeartRadio is most often used for streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet, listening to podcasts and live sports commentary, building music playlists on a paid tier. Of those, streaming live am and fm radio stations over the internet and listening to podcasts and live sports commentary are not what Peacock is typically brought in for.
What can iHeartRadio do that Peacock cannot?
iHeartRadio covers Live radio, Custom stations, Podcasts, Events. Peacock covers Streaming, Live sports, News, Original content. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

iHeartRadio: How much does iHeartRadio cost?

iHeartRadio does not publish pricing on their website. The service offers free podcast streaming with optional premium content for certain shows. A reference to 'Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content' is mentioned, but no pricing is provided. Customers must visit linked premium content pages for pricing information.

Source
Peacock: What is Peacock's pricing?

Peacock pricing information is not available. The website shows geographic restrictions and states the service requires US physical location for domestic customers.

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