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Cincinnati Public Radio

Cincinnati Public Radio

by Cincinnati Public Radio, Inc.

106 ratings
72 reviews
🎵 Music
📡 News
Free

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Released
April 2, 2010
Updated
October 12, 2026

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Cincinnati Public Radio, Inc.
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Listen to live public radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and explore on-demand content. Search for stories, bookmark favorites, and use the alarm clock feature to wake up to your preferred station.

✓Live streaming with DVR controls
✓On-demand content access
✓Program schedule integration
✓Story search functionality
✓Radio bookmarking
✓Sleep timer and alarm clock
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What users say about Cincinnati Public Radio

Reviews of Cincinnati Public Radio are mixed: the News app is rated 3.9/5 from 106 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, reliable streaming. Top complaints: stops a lot, slow load times. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 👍Reliable streaming
  • 👍Great for on the go
  • 👍Works across devices
  • 👍Reconnects to home city
  • 👍Essential local news
  • 👍Convenient access to NPR
  • 👍Good for staying informed
  • 👍Access to jazz 24-7
  • 👍Useful for travel
  • 👍Good audio quality (sometimes)
  • 👍Pause and rewind live stream

Negative things

  • 🐛Stops a lot
  • 🐛Slow load times
  • 🐛Freezes on opening
  • 🐛Stream cuts out frequently
  • 🐛App is finicky
  • 🐛Audio quality poor (sometimes)
  • 🐛Battery drains quickly
  • 🐛App heats up phone
  • 🐛News feed repeats
  • 🐛Disorganized and not user friendly
  • 🐛Annoying "thank you" messages
  • 🐛Notification interruptions
  • 🐛Latest update buggy
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What's New in Cincinnati Public Radio

12.1.3

October 12, 2026

Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

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User reviews

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Great jazz streaming

I enjoy streaming from the jazz channel. Reliable and easy to open.
WWig

Great for on the go

Works great for me across multiple devices. Zero issues. Simple and easy to use. Great way to “stay connected”
TThekilla4rilla

CPR Review

Not as easy to use as the prior.
WWildray

Good to keep out out of town

Moves away years ago, but it’s always nice to still be able to listen to WGUC! Keep up the good work!
Bball-of-whacks

Love it!!

Don’t love that Congress defunded our public radio stations, but I do love WGUC and the app!
Ccdlucas4
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Live feed not working

Bug

News feed repeats sentences

Bug

App continually stops working, requires reloads

Bug

Jazz playlist outdated

Bug

App freezes on opening

Bug

Stream interruptions

Bug

Signal shuts down completely

Bug

Welcome audio message too long

Bug

Cannot get out of some sections

Bug

Stream skips often

Bug

App cuts out frequently

Bug

Latest update very buggy

Bug

Does not reconnect after pausing

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Easy way to see what piece is playing

Feature

Streamlined app for faster loading

Feature

Option to skip advertisements

Feature

Dark mode option

Feature

Ability to hide unwanted stations

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Cincinnati Public Radio app?

The app allows you to listen to live streams of WVXU News, WGUC Classical, and WGUC Jazz. You can pause and rewind live audio, browse program schedules, explore on-demand content from various providers, search for stories, bookmark content for later, and use a sleep timer or alarm clock.

How does the live streaming feature work?

You can listen to live streams from Cincinnati Public Radio stations, even while traveling. The app offers DVR-like controls, allowing you to pause, rewind, and fast forward live audio. This means you can pause a conversation and resume listening from where you left off, or catch missed comments.

Is the Cincinnati Public Radio app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements to support its operation and continued development.

What kind of on-demand content is available?

The app provides access to over 300 public radio programs from multiple content providers, including NPR, PRI, APM, and Cincinnati Public Radio. You can easily search for programs and stories, and when available, individual story segments are listed for easier navigation.

Can I access my bookmarks on other devices?

Yes, you can access your Radio Bookmarks created on your iPhone/iPod on your computer by visiting www.wvxu.org. The app is also compatible with the popular Radio Bookmark device.