Explanation of the UserAgent ‘iOS’ in web radio logs

What is the UserAgent “iOS”?

The UserAgent “iOS” appears in web radio logs when a user listens to your stream via an Apple device such as:

  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • iPod Touch

iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system and is used by millions worldwide – especially for music and radio on the move.

What does a typical iOS user agent look like?

An example of an iOS UserAgent:

Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 16_3 like Mac OS X) AppleWebKit/605.1.15...

Included:

  • the device(iPhone, iPad etc.)
  • the iOS operating system
  • the browser used (e.g. Safari or in-app browser)

Apps such as myTuner, VRadio or TuneIn on iOS devices also send such UserAgents – sometimes with additional identification.

What does “iOS” mean in your logs?

If “iOS” shows up in your web radio logs, you know:

  • the listener uses a mobile Apple device
  • the stream was probably consumed on the move or mobile
  • access may have taken place from an app or a browser

Such listeners are often active, tech-savvy and stream specifically via their favorite devices.

Which iOS apps play web radio?

Apple users like to use well-known radio apps such as:

Apple Music can also integrate its own streams – but this varies from case to case.

Conclusion: iOS stands for modern, mobile listeners

The UserAgent “iOS” means that your stream was played via an Apple device – usually mobile, on the move or via a specialized app. This listener group is often particularly loyal and uses high-quality hardware for streaming.