CBC Listen

CBC Listen

Stream Radio, Podcasts & Music

647 ratings
456 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 13, 2009
  • July 16, 2026

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Stream live CBC Radio, explore popular CBC Podcasts, and discover curated music playlists. Enjoy a vast library of Canadian content, all for free. Features include offline listening, personalized recommendations, and playback controls.

Live & On Demand CBC Radio
CBC Podcasts
CBC Music Playlists
Offline Listening
Personalized Recommendations
Playback Speed Control
CarPlay Support
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What's New in CBC Listen

7.7.0

July 16, 2026

Improved UI on all Radio Show, Podcasts, Music Playlist and Clip pages Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

My Home Base

I’ve been living in the United States for 25 years and I rely on the CBC every day. Thank you for being funny, informative, thought provoking, and worldly. CBC radio is a highlight of my life!

Best selection

I absolutely love CBC app. I listen to music only. I usually listen to weekday mornings but choose the pacific time so I can listen all morning. Top 20 is a fun count down but wished it included all songs to be played.
Tempo is my 3rd fav program on CBC 1. Next is the selection of playlists all genres and even some that I didn’t know existed. I am a huge music fan. It’s fun to have some themed playlists around holidays or seasons!

Love Love this app! Thanks!!!
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Login isn’t persistent

I love having on demand access to CBC and I use this app **every single day** to listen to CBC radio. More specifically I use it to listen to World Report every morning, and to listen to specific segments of shows that I might have missed/want to hear again. But the reason for the lower rating is that I’m regularly frustrated by the fact that at least weekly the app logs me out and I have to sign in again. And every time I have to do that, the order of my favourites is reset. I assume this coincides with when the app is updated, but I honestly haven’t confirmed that. The point is that I don’t have this issue with other apps (they maintain my login persistently and only rarely require me to log in again) and so this app really needs to hold onto my login for more than a few days. And even then, the favourites list order should be persistent between logins. It’s a pretty basic function. I’ll be glad to change this review and increase the stars up to 5* if that is fixed.
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CBC

One of the most important ties that binds our country from East to West, North to South, cities to the country and young to old together.

Good programs

Good programs and music playlist.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes when switching between WiFi and cellular

Bug

Playback randomly stops or skips back

Bug

Favorites and settings not saving properly

Bug

Outdated or missing content

Bug

Unreliable live stream updates

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add CarPlay support

Feature

Improve podcast management and playback controls

Feature

Allow customization of playback controls (seek forward/back)

Feature

Provide more options to browse and discover content

Feature

Fix issues with live stream reliability and connectivity

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FAQ

What is CBC Listen?

CBC Listen is a free application that allows you to stream live CBC Radio, listen to a wide selection of CBC Podcasts, and explore curated music playlists from CBC Music. It provides access to both local and national CBC content, including critically acclaimed podcast series and music featuring Canadian artists.

What are the key features of CBC Listen?

Key features include live and on-demand CBC Radio, a library of new and popular CBC Podcasts, hundreds of CBC Music playlists, and personalized recommendations based on your listening history. You can also download podcasts for offline listening, set reminders, use bookmarks, control playback speed, and utilize features like a sleep timer and CarPlay support.

Is CBC Listen free to use?

Yes, CBC Listen is 100% free to use, with no fees or subscriptions required. While the app itself is free, it does contain advertisements.

What devices is CBC Listen compatible with?

CBC Listen is available on mobile devices and also has support for iPads with SplitView and SlideOver. It is also available on Mac (M series), tvOS, and visionOS, offering a consistent listening experience across various Apple platforms.

Can I listen to content offline with CBC Listen?

Yes, you can download CBC Podcasts to your device for offline listening. This feature allows you to enjoy your favorite podcast series even when you don't have an internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or travel.