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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 11, 2013
  • December 18, 2025

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Listen to live public radio streams with DVR-like controls, explore on-demand programs from various providers, and bookmark favorite content. Search for stories, set alarms, and share programs with ease.

Live streaming with pause and rewind
On-demand program access
Search for stories and programs
Bookmark live or on-demand content
Integrated program schedules
Sleep timer and alarm clock
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What's New in HPR

7.3.0

December 18, 2025

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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App stops playing after10-15 minutes

App stops after 10-15 minutes an has to be opened and hit play again and again. I add m a member of HPR.

Love NPR, Love Most of the App

Love NPR, and love how organized and well-designed this app is. The links are WAY too sensitive though. Like, you’re trying to scroll, and it’s almost impossible not to open something you don’t mean to open. Otherwise, beautiful app and beautiful content. Mahalo.

It’s okay, but you’ll never know what you’re listening to.

The app itself works well, if you just want to listen to music or read the news on the app. However, if you want to find out what is currently being played on the radio by HPR, it’s almost impossible to find out. The music-playing bar at the bottom says “currently playing” and give us the name of the program, but does not give the title of the song, which, unless you want to use a music-identifying app, is kind of irrelevant.
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Sub optimal

Can never get or recover the driveway moments as promised by the app. Invariably, the program is not listed or cannot show the content to get me to the missed sections. Been a sustaining member for 15 years but really, you would think the app would be better

Great station

The only station worth listening to. I appreciate all the hosts and the

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App stops playing after 10-15 minutes and requires restart

Bug

Random disconnections and cutouts during streaming

Bug

Crashes when attempting to access certain content

Bug

Overly sensitive touch controls causing unintended navigation

Bug

Streaming lag and sync issues between live and app

Bug

App fails to load or play content approximately 25% of the time

Bug

Dual audio playback when switching between streaming and live

Bug

Frequent gaps in music playback on HPR-2

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App boots user off mid-segment without saving position

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String button sometimes unresponsive requiring app reinstall

Bug

Requested Features

10 requests

Dark mode for nighttime listening

Feature

Improved car-friendly interface

Feature

Song title display in now-playing bar

Feature

Better accessibility to archived driveway moments

Feature

Remember last listening position

Feature

Reduce sensitivity of touch controls

Feature

Add newscast button like NPR app

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Move HPR1/HPR2 selector to bottom of interface

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Include URL links for social media sharing

Feature

Reduce commercial interruptions

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the HPR Public Radio App?

The app allows you to listen to live public radio streams with DVR-like controls, explore on-demand programs from providers like NPR and BBC, search for specific stories or programs, and bookmark content for later listening. It also includes integrated program schedules, a sleep timer, and an alarm clock.

How does the live streaming feature work?

You can listen to live streams from HPR stations with the ability to pause, rewind, and fast forward the audio. This means you can have a conversation and pick up where you left off, or catch a missed comment. The app starts playing your favorite station automatically upon opening.

Is the HPR Public Radio App free to use?

Yes, the HPR Public Radio App is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description, indicating a free monetization model.

What kind of content can I find on demand?

On-demand content includes public radio programs from multiple providers such as NPR, BBC, and HPR. You can access past programs, and for national programs, individual story segments are often listed, allowing you to choose specific parts to listen to or play the entire program.

Can I use this app on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility with all devices, it implies general mobile app functionality. The app is designed for listening on the go and features like sharing suggest it's intended for smartphones and tablets.