# Ideastream Public Media App — user reviews > 16 indexed App Store user reviews of Ideastream Public Media App by Ideastream, rated 4.52/5 from 165 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideastream-public-media-app/id1618238576/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideastream-public-media-app/id1618238576.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 103 · 4★ 24 · 3★ 6 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 8 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Generous donor denied pledge free stream. *2025-12-16, version 6.3.2* I’ve tried several times but I can’t get there. Still waiting. And listening to other NPR stations over the internet. Also WKSU is running on the old transmitter on low power. I do not receive the signal in Brecksville. ### 1/5 — The MediaStream App does not recognize the Passport membership. *2025-06-05, version 6.3.2* The MediaStream App does not recognize the Passport membership. It lets you sign in and kick you out shortly after. ### 2/5 — Needs work *2023-12-06, version 4.6.11* Dark mode is a feature that is needed on this app. Love Ideastream but the app gives no way to watch the sub channels. Love the news and more channel on the radio part ### 3/5 — Ok *2025-06-21, version 6.3.2* There are simple features I wish it had. For the series I’m Watching it is frustrating to not have a favorites button or for the stream to remember where I left off in an episode that I don’t watch all of. ### 3/5 — Inconsistent *2025-06-08, version 6.3.2* As others have said, app often stops for no reason. Then when restarted you have to listen through the opening “ad” — very annoying! ### 3/5 — Good, but inconsistent *2025-01-08* I like to listen to Ideastream while working out. The streams often stop and start which can be annoying. The TuneIn Radio app plays the classical music stream much more consistently, but doesn’t offer the side channels (such as Jazz NEO). ### 4/5 — Good, but inconsistent *2025-07-12, version 6.3.2* I like to listen to Ideastream while working out. The streams often stop and start which can be annoying. The TuneIn Radio app plays the classical music stream much more consistently, but doesn’t offer the side channels (such as Jazz NEO). ### 4/5 — Very Good But Not Great *2025-06-06, version 6.3.2* I like the app for its functionality. Missing is a more intuitive layout with an easy to set or change while driving (stopped at a light) feature. For example a driving screen that just has the live listening with easy to find rewind and pause controls. ### 5/5 — I love *2026-08-18, version 12.0.3* I love ### 5/5 — Wide range of radio, especially classical *2026-04-21, version 7.3.2* Very well done, works with Carplay and light on the ads (sorry, sponsor messages) compared to almost all commercial alternatives. ## Most praised reviews (6 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — App is great but….. *2026-02-22, version 7.3.2* I agree with Long night’s review. Something simple like his suggestion makes a lot of sense. ### 5/5 — Best News in NE Ohio *2026-01-24, version 7.3.2* Love getting honest news with a human perspective. Try to listen everyday! ### 5/5 — I love my local public media! *2025-08-13, version 6.3.2* Love having access to my local public stations wherever I am! ### 5/5 — Nice supplement *2025-07-08, version 6.3.2* I’m a regular listener to WVIZ TV (PBS) and WKSU Radio (NPR). This app makes for a nice supplement to those two services. ### 5/5 — Exactly what I wanted for public radio! *2025-06-11, version 6.3.2* This app works exceptionally well bringing me all of Ideastream programming wherever I am, and whenever I want! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-06-07, version 6.3.2* The app is fine, but the supported programs are exceptional. The high-quality jazz is the main reason, among others, for my donations to WKSU. --- *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 2026-09-07.*