PalRadar
Tortle Corp Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
PalRadar is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by Tortle Corp. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 17, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 17
- 2026 · v1.1.6
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About PalRadar
PalRadar is your all-in-one in-car companion designed for drivers who want more from their commute. MUSIC STREAMING Stream your personal music library directly from your Nextcloud or Subsonic server. Browse playlists, albums, and artists. Full playback controls with smart audio ducking when you need to focus. AI ASSISTANT Ask anything without taking your eyes off the road. PalRadar's voice assistant transcribes your speech, sends it to your AI of choice, and reads the answer back to you. Supports Claude (Anthropic), Groq, and Apple Intelligence. Switch between providers in one tap. Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. SAFETY RECORDING Automatically record audio when you need it. Recordings are saved locally and can be automatically backed up to your Nextcloud server or iCloud. Useful for documenting incidents, meetings, or anything that happens on the road. PRIVACY FIRST PalRadar streams directly from your own server. No account required. Your recordings stay on your device until you choose to back them up. API keys are stored locally on your device only. REQUIREMENTS - Nextcloud or Subsonic server for music streaming - Anthropic or Groq API key for AI assistant or Apple Intelligence - Microphone permission for voice input and recording
What’s new
Version 1.1.6 · Updated September 17, 2026
• Continuous assistant conversations: ask follow-up questions after each answer, and tap the microphone again to finish. • Smoother audio: music stays paused throughout your conversation and resumes normally afterward. • More reliable offline playback: downloaded playlists start without cellular coverage, including in CarPlay. • Offline album artwork, including covers embedded in downloaded MP3s. • Improved CarPlay controls, conversation display, and access to your last playlist. • Siri shortcuts to start music, open the assistant, and begin recording. • More reliable recording uploads, with automatic retries when connectivity returns. • General stability improvements and bug fixes
App privacy
The developer, Tortle Corp, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Audio Data
- Location: Coarse Location
Used for: App Functionality, Other Purposes
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