# HPR > Public radio streaming, on-demand listening, and bookmarking with live controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Hawaii Public Radio.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpr/id609259548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hawaii Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/609259991) - Category: Entertainment, News - Price: Free - Rating: 4.60/5 from 238 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2013-03-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-26 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpr/id609259548/reviews.md ## What is HPR? HPR App: The HPR Public Radio App allows you to listen to HPR live, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule all at once! You can explore On Demand content, search for stories, bookmark a story for later, and wake up to HPR with the alarm clock! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen to live streams from HPR even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing – no clicks to start listening. • Integrated program schedules for every station. You can display up to three of your favorites at a time or flick once to see the schedules for all of your favorite stations. • One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to HPR in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! On Demand • Access public radio programs from multiple content providers (NPR, BBC and HPR) easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to national programs, individual story segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The HPR Public Radio App displays the web page associated with the program or story segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Radio Bookmarks • Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”. • Compatible with the popular Radio Bookmark device (www.radiobookmark.com). Search • The unique “Search Public Radio” feature finds stories or programs across hundreds of stations and web pages and makes it easy to play instantly. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. The HPR Public Radio App is brought to you by the people at HPR and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support HPR Public Radio by becoming a member today! http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com ## Key features - 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 ## What do users think of HPR? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface - 🌍 Access HPR from anywhere globally - 📻 Convenient live streaming and on-demand content - 🎵 High-quality music and news programming - ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume listening - 🔄 Seamless switching between HPR1 and HPR2 channels - 📱 Works well on mobile devices and cars - 🎧 Great for staying connected to local content while traveling - ♿ Good accessibility features with VoiceOver support - 📚 Comprehensive archive of programs and podcasts **Cons** - 🐛 App stops playing after 10-15 minutes - 🐛 Frequent crashes and unexpected disconnections - 👆 Overly sensitive touch controls causing accidental clicks - 🔗 Links too easy to tap unintentionally while scrolling - 🌙 No dark mode option - ⏱️ Delay between live radio and app streaming - 🎵 Missing song title information in now-playing display - 📱 Poor car interface and functionality - 🔊 Interruptions from sponsor messages during playback - 🔌 Cuts out randomly during use - 🎙️ Difficult to find archived content and driveway moments - 📊 Crowded interface design **Commonly reported bugs** - App stops playing after 10-15 minutes and requires restart - Random disconnections and cutouts during streaming - Crashes when attempting to access certain content - Overly sensitive touch controls causing unintended navigation - Streaming lag and sync issues between live and app - App fails to load or play content approximately 25% of the time - Dual audio playback when switching between streaming and live - Frequent gaps in music playback on HPR-2 - App boots user off mid-segment without saving position - String button sometimes unresponsive requiring app reinstall **Most requested features** - Dark mode for nighttime listening - Improved car-friendly interface - Song title display in now-playing bar - Better accessibility to archived driveway moments - Remember last listening position - Reduce sensitivity of touch controls - Add newscast button like NPR app - Move HPR1/HPR2 selector to bottom of interface - Include URL links for social media sharing - Reduce commercial interruptions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 77) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hpr/id609259548/reviews.md ### 1/5 — App stops playing after10-15 minutes *2026-03-27, version 7.3.0* App stops after 10-15 minutes an has to be opened and hit play again and again. I add m a member of HPR. ### 4/5 — Love NPR, Love Most of the App *2026-01-13* 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. ### 4/5 — It’s okay, but you’ll never know what you’re listening to. *2025-08-22* 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. ### 2/5 — Sub optimal *2025-07-03, version 6.3.0* 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 ### 5/5 — Great station *2025-04-29, version 6.2.16* The only station worth listening to. I appreciate all the hosts and the ### 5/5 — Have HPR with me wherever I go *2025-04-16* I use the app all the time. Streaming on my devices at home streaming from my phone when I’m out and about. Took it with me to the East Coast of the continent when I was on travel stay in touch with local news. ### 5/5 — Driveway moments *2025-02-27* I’ve always loved driveway moments as a time to relax and switch gears but with longer more complex reporting I have to admit I sometimes need to get moving before I really done listening. The app has been a godsend. I connect in my car and continue listening uninterrupted. It so much more convenient than trying to find the report after the fact. Mahalo ### 4/5 — Too sensitive *2024-12-13* I find it impossible to scroll through the app. The lightest touch whips me away to my browser and whatever topic the app selected. This doesn’t happen with other apps, so there must be a way to de-sensitize your app. ### 3/5 — No dark mode; too easy to mistap to open browser *2024-11-15* There is no dark mode. That makes it hard to use in the night. After the change to the layout of the stories, it is now far too easy to open a browser unintentionally. ### 5/5 — Still Great! *2024-08-17, version 6.2.14* Still live in GA and great when hear feed from five (sometimes six) hours earlier, and the uniquely HPR content. ## Frequently asked questions about HPR ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.0.7 — 2026-07-24 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! ### 7.3.0 — 2025-12-18 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! ### 6.3.0 — 2025-05-05 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! ### 6.2.16 — 2024-08-28 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! ### 6.2.14 — 2024-08-15 Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. 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