Idle Dial for Mac, a tiny menu bar internet radio player
A few days ago I released the first TestFlight beta of Idle Dial for iPhone. I’m now looking for a few people to test its Mac companion, Idle Dial for Mac.
It follows the same simple idea: internet radio that stays out of the way. It lives quietly in the menu bar. Search for stations, save favourites, paste a direct stream link when needed, and use standard Mac media-key and headphone controls. No account, ads, subscriptions, or tracking.
The iOS beta has been stable so far, and I increased its TestFlight pool to 20 testers today. The Mac app is built to complement it, but it is also a fully standalone menu bar radio player.
I’m especially looking for feedback on:
- Whether stations start reliably and keep playing
- Search quality and favourites
- Media keys and headphone controls
- Launch at login and relaunching
- Anything that feels confusing or un-Mac-like
If a station fails, please include its name, your macOS version, and whether you were on home Wi‑Fi, work/public Wi‑Fi, or a VPN.
The public TestFlight is limited to 15 testers for now. I would genuinely appreciate blunt feedback.