Hits Radio

The official app from Hits Radio

Bauer Consumer Media Ltd · com.bauermedia.key103

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v9.28.890.2304 41.3 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v9.28.890.2304 (2304)
Updated: Nov 24, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size: 41.3 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Music & Audio (app)
Listed since: Feb 15, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (5 sensitive)
Website: planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Hits Radio is an app by Bauer Consumer Media Ltd in the Music & Audio category, listed since at least February 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.26.701.2251, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including precise location, approximate location and read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.27.890.2264. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.28.890.2304

Various Improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This is the official Hits Radio app. Hits Radio plays The Biggest Hits, The Biggest Throwbacks for the UK on DAB radio and on 103FM in Greater Manchester, 106.5FM in Bristol, 107.6FM in Bournemouth & Poole, and 97-108FM across the South Coast. Get us online and on your smart speaker ‘Play Hits Radio’. Plus you can listen live and replay our biggest shows right here. Catch up with the best bits from The Hits Radio Breakfast Show With Fleur East. Replay The Hits Radio Throwback, Friday Night Hits with Max George or wind down on Hits Radio Chilled. Plus you can catch the biggest trending songs with The UK Chart Show. You’ll never miss out on a competition, show or event as the Hits Radio app recommends feed keeps you in-the-know. Take control of your Hits Radio listening experience – with your "My List" queue where you can build your own playlist to listen to the best of hits radio when you want it. App features: » Intelligent streaming gives you CD quality on a WiFi connection and prevents audio-stuttering when you’re out and about. » Subscribe to your favourite shows and podcasts so you never miss a new episode in "My List" » At a glance, see what’s playing now. » Easily find your favourite Hits Radio shows. » Listen now or save for later - add episodes to your queue and listen when you want. » Sleep timer function » Discover and listen to other radio stations from Bauer, all in one app We're always looking for ways to bring you even more - let us know what features you'd like. If you wish to get in touch, please do so by email ([email protected]), via our Twitter (@hitsradiouk) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/ hitsradiouk).

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v9.26.701.2251. Since v9.27.701.2263 it requires Android 8.0+.

v9.28.890.2304 LATEST Nov 24, 2025 41.3 MB TRUSTED v9.27.890.2264 Jan 2, 2025 41.2 MB TRUSTED v9.27.701.2263 Dec 10, 2024 41.2 MB TRUSTED v9.26.701.2251 Jun 23, 2026 41.6 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 24, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Bauer Media” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 24, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 24, 2025
Signed byCN=Fahmida Raquib, OU=Digital Dev Mobile, O=Bauer Media, L=Camden, ST=London, C=UK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7B:C6:49:E7:AC:56:5B:D8:41:30:51:C5:21:BD:56:B6:D1:C5:D3:21
File MD57678f0cdbcd28c96eea5e4f041f96c1d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Hits Radio requests 22 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bauermedia.key103.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Post notification android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Request ignore battery optimizations android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Hits Radio APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Hits Radio for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.26.701.2251 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 9.26.701.2251 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Hits Radio free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Hits Radio APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7678f0cdbcd28c96eea5e4f041f96c1d.