War. War never changes… But your Fallout experience just got a massive upgrade. If you’re someone who can’t get enough of the Fallout post-apocalyptic vibes, FH Companion is the app that finally brings the entire Fallout universe together in one sleek package. It’s not just another news aggregator or radio streamer—it's a full-blown portable Fallout hub that feels like it was pulled straight out of a Vault-Tec terminal. And the best part? It’s completely free and packed with features that make every tab feel like stepping back into the Wasteland.
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But wait, wasn't there already an FH Companion app, what's going on? Yes, there was the version of the FH Companion (that was not bad at all), but it cost me almost $100 per month because of various services I was using. Because of that, I decided to run ads, which just ruined the experience. We run those for a few months until I shut them off. I ran the app for a full year and came to the conclusion that it was unsustainable for me, so I decided to build a brand-new FH Companion 2.0! This one is 100% mine, it cost me a few hundred bucks to make it (plus about a month of work), and that's it. No more monthly fees for me, so I can keep it free and without any ads (you can donate if you like). Now, let's take a tour through everything this gem offers.
Your Daily Wasteland Briefing
Launch the app and you’re greeted with a gorgeous screen featuring a fresh daily Fallout quote that rotates every day (perfect for starting your morning with that classic “War never changes” wisdom). Below it sits a handy quick-link grid that lets you jump straight to Radio, Games, Videos, Lore, Guides, or the TV show section with one tap.
But the real highlight is the Wasteland Dispatch—a live news feed pulling the hottest news from the gaming press articles and posts from the biggest Fallout communities. You’ll get fresh content from r/Fallout, r/fo76, r/ClassicFallout, r/NewVegas, r/Fallout4, r/FalloutTV, plus No Mutants Allowed (NMA) forum threads. Every card shows a thumbnail, source badge, title, and community stats. Tap any one and it opens in a clean in-app browser so you never have to leave the app.
Tune In and Never Leave the Wasteland
One of the standout features is the fully persistent radio player. There are six (for now) themed stations streaming real high-quality music (jazz, rock, oldies, blues, and more) with that perfect retro Fallout flavor. Each station has its own vibrant accent color, emoji, and tagline—from toe-tapping 1920s-50s tunes to smooth bebop and everything in between.
The radio keeps playing no matter where you go in the app. Pause, switch stations, or stop it entirely — the audio context is rock-solid and survives backgrounding, screen locks, and tab switching. It genuinely feels like you’ve got Galaxy News Radio (or your favorite enclave station) blasting through your phone 24/7.
Instant Wasteland Arcade
Bored in line or waiting for a nuke to drop? Tap into the Games tab for a growing collection of fun mini-games. Titles include the Wasteland Survival Calculator, Great War, Post-Apocalyptic Adventure, The Great Serpent, Memory Lane, Crazy Eights, and Caps Poker. They all open in full-screen mode with a simple tap, and the catalog is kept fresh without needing app updates. It’s the perfect way to kill time while staying 100% in-universe.
New Videos, Trailers & Live Streams
The Video Feed tab is your go-to for visual Fallout content. Switch between two sections:
- Videos — a hand-curated list of the best Fallout trailers, lore deep-dives, retrospectives from creators like Many A True Nerd, Oxhorn, and FudgeMuppet, plus official Bethesda updates. Tap any thumbnail, and an embedded YouTube player pops up instantly.
- Live Streams — quick links to Twitch directories for every major Fallout game and the official Prime Video channel.
- Hub—list of all videos from the Fallout Hub YouTube channel.
Whether you want to watch the latest Season 2 hype or catch someone speedrunning New Vegas, it’s all right there.
Deep Dives, Guides & Everything Else
The MORE tab is where the true lore nerds live. It splits into three sections:
1: Wasteland Knowledge—big, beautiful cards linking to
- Lore & Timeline—a stunning vertical timeline of the entire Fallout universe, filterable by game era (Pre-War, Fallout 1–76, and TV show) with glowing dots and era-specific colors.
- Game Guides — detailed cards for every main title with synopses, key factions, tips, and full collapsible walkthroughs (complete with numbered steps and notes).
- TV Show Guide — a dedicated section for the Amazon Prime series with a hero poster, “WATCH ON PRIME” button, season switcher, and expandable episode cards packed with directors, synopses, and key moments.
- AI Wiki — an incredibly smart AI Fallout historian powered by Gemini. Ask anything about quests, factions, characters, or lore implications and get detailed, in-universe answers. Conversations are saved, and you can start fresh ones anytime.
2: Official Merch—direct links to both official Fallout stores (BSG with 20% off and Amazon).
3: FH Community—direct links to the official Discord, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Rumble, and Twitch channels.
4: About—the app logo, version info, blog link, credits, donation link, and the official fan-made disclaimer.
Why FH Companion Feels So Special
Feel free to check the video of the FH Companion in action as well.
Everything about the app screams Fallout—the Fallout Hub's original color scheme, crisp monospace terminal fonts, subtle scanline effects, haptic feedback, smooth animations, and that unmistakable wasteland atmosphere. The persistent radio and thoughtful design touches make it feel premium—like Vault-Tec finally got something right.
Whether you’re deep into lore, just want some classic radio while exploring the news, or need a quick mini-game break, FH Companion has you covered. It’s the companion app Bethesda never officially made—but the community absolutely nailed. Download FH Companion today on the Google Play Store and step into the wasteland like never before.
FH Companion is a fan-made app. Fallout and all related marks are trademarks of Bethesda Softworks LLC.
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