# Classical Music Radio WQXR — user reviews > 81 indexed App Store user reviews of Classical Music Radio WQXR by New York Public Radio, rated 4.30/5 from 151 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-music-radio-wqxr/id464130298/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classical-music-radio-wqxr/id464130298.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 99 · 4★ 26 · 3★ 10 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of Classical Music Radio WQXR? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎶 Excellent music programming - 🌟 High-quality classical music - 📱 Accessible on the go - 🎧 Multiple streams available (e.g., Operavore) - 💡 Informative hosts and introductions - 🎵 Plays whole uninterrupted works - ✨ Lifts the spirit 24/7 - 👍 Easy to use interface - 🕰️ Alarm clock feature - ⬇️ Download option for offline listening - 💡 Great American Songbook streams - 💯 Outstanding app overall **Cons** - 🔇 Low-quality audio - 📱 No iPad version - ↔️ No landscape mode support - 🔊 Poor audio quality/distortion - 🚫 No AirPlay/smart speaker compatibility - ❓ Difficulty finding wireless speaker option - 🚫 No Airplay support for HomePod - ⚫ White screen of death bug - 🔇 Overdriven and distorted audio - 🎚️ No in-app volume control - 🚫 No Airplay/Airport Express support - 📉 Streaming issues/re-buffering - 😴 Alarm clock doesn't work in sleep/background - ❓ Can't access program info/cast lists - 🔄 Playlist/recently played stops updating **Commonly reported bugs** - App ceased working, shows playing but no music - App not working since iOS update (13.3) - Buffering periodically - Currently-playing and recently-played tracks stop updating - App doesn't play music after iOS update - App crashes or hangs - White screen of death - Streaming opera channel not working - Streaming problems, doesn't hold connection - Programs section link to website not working - App loses feed easily, re-buffering issues - Alarm clock feature not working when phone is asleep or app in background - Share feature seems not to work **Most requested features** - Show currently playing on lock screen - Enable rotation (landscape mode) - High-resolution audio - Smart speaker compatibility - iPad version - Browse past episodes of shows - Save track info to a list - Option to silence donation nags - Support for iPad in landscape mode - Chromecast support - Favorites with YouTube links - Ability to change stream to 128kps - Searchable and sortable 'On Demand' playlists - Scrubbing audio playback - Retain history in 'Previously Played' list - Meet the Composer section - Cast to speakers via Chromecast - Disconnect after a call fix - Make app for iPad so it's not vertical - Share feature for playlists - Alarm clock works when phone is asleep/app in background - Native UI with AirPlay button - In-app volume control - Links to purchase music/more info - Real-time interaction opportunities - Star/favorite a song feature ## Newest reviews (14 of 81) ### 4/5 — Enable rotation! *2025-10-12* The app is very nice, except please enable rotation! I use my phone in landscape mode. Thank you. ### 4/5 — Needs high res audio!!!! *2022-07-19* Love everything about this app and WQXR except for the low quality audio. I mean, really low quality sound! How much extra does it cost to distribute your signal in HD??? Please join the 21st century and start transmission using high fidelity sound!!!! ### 4/5 — Needs airplay/smart speaker compatibility *2022-05-13* This app is great, it just needs to have smart speaker compatibility. Most people who listen to music via an app want to stream it somewhere louder, not just from our phones. Get on it please. ### 3/5 — App is marginal in this day and age *2022-02-16* Programming is fine. But I can’t believe that the app doesn’t support Airplay. So I can’t use it to stream music to my stereo, which is primarily how I listen. And there is no iPad version either. ### 4/5 — Great. Alarm Clock *2018-12-06* I’ve been listening to WQXR since it was AM Classical music. Glad you’re still around. Just discovered the alarm feature. Hope it works well. ### 4/5 — Buffering(?) *2018-09-27* WQXR iOS app, V 2.0.13... not 100% certain but I think your app buffers periodically, maybe every thirty minutes. Could you look into this? ### 4/5 — Decent app & station *2018-07-31* This is one of the few exceptions to my general preferences for mp3 playlists over radio. The app is basic and mostly does what it’s intended to do. One bug I’ve noticed is that the currently-playing and recently-played tracks will stop updating after a while; restarting the app gets it working again, but it is an inconvenience. Landscape mode and on-screen volume control would be nice additions, as would a way to save a track’s info to a list so I can reference it later. And maybe a way to let a donation silence the constant nags to donate when it’s that season again. :P ### 5/5 — Please add support for iPad. *2018-06-10* I could never deduct any stars from this classical music gem, but it would be most welcome to have a universal app that is designed for both the iPhone and iPad. Most iPad owners hold and view their devices in landscape mode, as do the folios and stands designed for the iPad when set on the coffee table, countertop or a nightstand. WQXR is a wonderful gift to its music loving audience, and has played an important part in the lives of its listeners for decades. Looking forward to many more. ### 3/5 — STILL missing important feature *2018-05-29* Disappointing update. The "Previously Played" STILL doesn't update as you stream the station. And there is no way to see an up-to-date playlist within the app. Otherwise a good app. ### 4/5 — Initial screen warning *2018-04-22* If you install this app, every time you turn you iPhone on, half the screen will be filled with an announcement of what’s playing now in WQXR. Also, there’s a voice ad every time you open the app and want to access the station via Bluetooth. I’d be willing to shell a few bucks to avoid such nuisances. Improvement could include an option to view the day’s program without having to go to the daily email, which btw is great. ### 4/5 — Great with one grouch *2018-01-15* So Love this app! play all the time when I’m walking my dogs. Only thing is when I whip out my iPhone to see what’s playing and it just says Operavore. Will get five stars when it always shows you what’s playing. ### 5/5 — A treasure to have for your NYC Commute *2017-12-23* I love streaming when I’m at home or biking. But what makes this app invaluable is it’s ability to download classical music for your underground commute, where streaming is not available. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2017-11-02, version 2.0.8* Love the on demand, previously played, and alarm clock. ### 4/5 — One feature missing *2017-08-16* Please add Chromecast support ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No airplay support *2021-04-09, version 2.0.14* There’s no way to stream from the app to your homepod. This is a huge oversight in a music app. ### 1/5 — app not working since iOS update (13.3) *2020-01-06, version 2.0.14* I recently downloaded the new iOS on my iPad and iPhone and now the app does not play music. Please update the app as soon as possible. ### 1/5 — Update your app for iPhone X *2018-02-09, version 2.0.10* Update the app and your ratings will improve. ### 1/5 — Very disappointed *2017-12-19, version 2.0.10* Does not work with Voiceover. As a blind person and a lifelong listener I am Since the program is unusable I wanted to give it a zero but the form wouldn’t allow it.shocked that the app is totally inaccessible. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2015-05-05, version 2.0.4* White screen of death. Doesn't work at all anymore. I liked the update because it gave you more information, but it takes a long time to update, and now the app doesn't work at all. Doesn't even load. Just gives a white screen. Heartbreaking. Used to listen all day at work. ### 1/5 — Has Potential *2014-08-13, version 1.13* This is a great app when it works. Unfortunately, it's not very stable. The streaming opera channel hasn't worked for the last 24 hours. Just changed from a three to a one. It seems like they cannot keep,it working for more than a few hours at at a time. Very frustrating. Stops me from contributing. ### 1/5 — アップデート前はよかった *2012-12-02* 以前のバージョンでは安定していたが、今のバージョンはだめです すぐにアプリが落ちてしまいます ### 1/5 — Great until you use it *2012-03-14, version 1.03* The app has great features and so many On Demand programs but it looses feed so easily. Whether I'm using 3G or wireless I cannot listen to music uninterrupted. I often give up after 15 minutes. Other classical radio stations apps have less features but I can listen to an entire symphony without re-buffering! ### 2/5 — Wireless speakers? *2022-01-29, version 2.0.14* Am I missing something? I can't find how you play to your wireless speaker. ### 2/5 — Recent update caused issues *2018-01-28* Lifelong WQXR listener, and fan of the last version of the app. However, after a late 2017 update, I can no longer use (or even open) the app - maybe issue with older iPhones? Pretty bummed :( ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Could use a few more musical options *2026-04-20* Along with the classical music and the new Sounds station, I would suggest replacing the holiday station with either ambient music or contemporary instrumental music. Overall, it’s a terrific station. ### 5/5 — More info *2025-12-31* I wish it showed what was currently playing on the lock screen instead of just the D.J. ### 5/5 — Manna from Heaven *2025-12-08* My religion is: Music…and WQXR fulfills its mission of lifting the spirit 24/7. The app is excellent and I particularly love the the various streams available (especially Operavore) and it’s also wonderful to see what’s being played at any time. Thank you🙏🎊🎈✨ ### 5/5 — Fantastic (Mr fox) *2024-07-18* Enjoy this as you experience the things you find ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2023-09-24* I’ve discovered so many amazing pieces from this app. Super accessible and just awesome in general! ### 5/5 — Wonderful music *2022-06-16* I love these music streams from WQXR. I know I can go to the New Sounds stream anytime I want to listen to something good, but don’t have a particular artist in mind. Feature suggestions: it would be nice to be able to see the track name, artist and composer from the Lock Screen. Also, it would be good to browse past episodes of New Sounds and shows from WQXR from the app. ### 5/5 — No music is being played *2020-06-11* The app ceased working. It shows that it’s playing and no music is heard. I am currently using the website to listen to the radio station. Please fix this dilemma. Sincerely, A concerned listener ### 5/5 — Listen to whole works *2020-02-22* I love that this station plays whole uninterrupted works, not just a potpourri of selected movements and short pieces. The hosts of the programs give succinct but informative introductions. So glad I found this station! ### 5/5 — Oh, what joy! *2019-03-12* I moved several months ago, and never quite figured out how to configure my new space to stream operavore easily. What made think to look for an app for my tablet, I couldn’t say, but I found it, downloaded it, and now my favorite music is back in my daily life! ### 5/5 — Awesome App *2018-10-07* This has been and continues to be an outstanding app. I love the ability to listen to classical and opera. Operavore is awesome. This app does not disappoint. One suggestion, be able to purchase the music you hear from iTunes would be great and/or to save what you are listening to in order to purchase later. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-14.*