KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM User Reviews

Name: KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
Rating: 2.1 (39 reviews)

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM

Bonneville International

🎬 Entertainment

📡 News

Customer Experience

Positive experience10.5% of reviews

Neutral7.9% of reviews

Negative experience81.6% of reviews

~ Based on 76 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM Safe?

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM has mixed safety signals based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM is 51/100.

This assessment is based on 39 user ratings, with an App Store average of 2.1/5.

Safety Analysis

20.5% of ratings point to a safe experience

10.3% of ratings suggest some concerns

69.2% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 39 App Store ratings for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.

Is KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM Legit?

KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM is 80/100.

Based on 80 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Most Recent Highest Rated Lowest Rated

What’s the point?

I downloaded the app to listen to the Super Bowl in a different state but the app restricts you from listening to the game if your more then 100 miles out from lumen field. Why?? What’s the fricken point of the app? Also you now have creat an account just to use the app. Waste of time bs.

MontanaJoe91

6 months ago

Response from developer

Hello MontanaJoe91, The NFL restricts streaming outside of markets. You're able to listen to the stream without registering at seattlesports.com. - App Development Team

Curley for President

Curley, Joe, Andrew, Aaron and Nate the Great are top notch, best in class reporters, journalists,commentators, traffic reporters, educators, enthusiastic assets to the community, entertaining, hilarious fellas on the airwaves!

Honorable mention to Spike O’Neill! Love him since the 90’z!!! What a career he’s had!

I sincerely miss Jack Stine. I’m still bitter for some woke decisions that were made for the Spike Show.

Jake’s cool, Dori grew him well!

I believe letting Jack go was a lame excuse for holding the hand of some pansy who can’t handle fair debate and criticism.

Jack’s way too brilliant for those political corporate games anyhow.

I endorse Curley for President of the airwaves! XOXOXO

Tina in the 425

a year ago

Response from developer

Thank you for the feedback, Tina. We will pass this along to the programming dept. - The App Development Team

Shouldn’t need account to tune in.

I’ll just turn on the radio

Yadontwannaknow

2 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback, Yadontwannaknow. You're welcome to listen through our website without registering. However, we hope you’ll take just a minute to answer a few basic questions and unlock an improved listening experience on the app. - The App Development Team

Worst App in the App Store

Feels like it was developed by first time app developers.

1. 15 second ad roll every time the app opens. Which is often because it crashes often.

2. Crashes all the time. Used to be able to switch to video when the player stopped streaming. But when you switch back to audio. It crashes.

3. Randomly stops playing.

4. Switch to the podcasts for most of the content but so many ads. Down hill is the only way this app goes.

BigveggiesNoWhammy

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, BigveggiesNoWhammy. We appreciate it. We're always working to improve the user experience. -The Development Team

Why sign up to listen to the radio?!

I don’t need all fancy functions!

ericmeiguo

3 years ago

Response from developer

By registering, you’ll be able to ‘favorite’ shows within the app, giving you quick access to your favorite shows on the home screen. You can also save your place when listening to podcasts and on-demand content. And long pressing on shows and podcasts will give you quicks access to ‘favoriting’ shows, sharing episodes, and managing your in-progress listening. - The Development Team

Numb skulls require you to register now

I stopped using this app when these privacy leaches decided you must give up your data to hear their content. Imagine turning on your car radio and being forced to share your info? No thanks.

BMWm3Edward

3 years ago

Response from developer

We appreciate your feedback. You are welcome to listen through our website without registering. However, we hope you’ll take just a minute to answer a few basic questions and unlock an improved listening experience on the app. - The App Development Team

one star is too many

I just wanted to listen to the radio on my phone. I had to sign up, provide a password, and confirm by responding to an email. The email never came. I kept trying. No email. Yes, my email address was correct. What are they trying to protect that they frustrate potential listeners?

HPowell

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for reaching out, HPowell. Let us know if we can help sort out verification. digital@bonneville.com -The Development Team

Too invasive for radio streaming

Used to just download and listen… not a fan of ur nosy requirements

movin M

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. You can continue to listen through our website without having to register. However, to enjoy the improved listening experience on our free app, you will be required to register. -The Development Team

App crashes constantly

This app used to be great but now only streams like a minute or so and just suddenly stops. Not happy at all. The 710 Sports version crashes too. I can’t listen to Mariners games anymore due to this. Very frustrating! It doesn’t matter how good of a connection you have on WIFI or cellular. I have tried deleting app and reinstalling but doesn’t help. Yes my iPhone is up to date. Please fix! Thanks. BTW in leaving this review, there are no stars to select.

PianoGuitar Man

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, PianoGuitar Man. We appreciate it. We're working to improve the user experience. -The Development Team

Registration Hassle

Not happy about the new registration requirement and even more unhappy that a separate registration is required for Seattle Sports 710am. It’s the same company!

I’ve deleted the Seattle Sports app and will delete KIRO when I find a different stream for local news.

Scotty884735

3 years ago

Response from developer

App now requires a login, no thanks

A buggy app that plays commercials frequently NOW requires a log in. Not worth the ‘free’. Deleting it right now.

JayPee56!

3 years ago

Response from developer

App crash problems

When listening to the podcasts, or saved shows, the app crashes ALL the time! I’ve had 4-5 app crashes in a 1 hour episode (Hot Stove Society) regularly in the past month. Love Kiro, love Hot Stove. If the developers could get this resolved I would love to give you a 5.

aliciac44

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for bringing this to our attention, alicia44. We appreciate it. We're always working to improve the user experience. -The Development Team

Privacy Concerns

When the app upgraded I was now required to register, which at that point was not required. When I did click to register the app informed me that I was giving Bonneville permission to use my information. I promptly deleted this app.

Snifs

3 years ago

Response from developer

By registering, you’ll be able to ‘favorite’ shows within the app, giving you quick access to your favorite shows on the home screen. You can also save your place when listening to podcasts and on-demand content. Long pressing on shows and podcasts will give you quick access to ‘favoriting’ shows and sharing episodes. More features are coming soon! -The Development Team

Battery drainer- New Issue

Love this app, but for the last few months, it runs my phone battery down FAST. After 15 minutes listening to live radio or podcast, my phone becomes very hot to the touch. Can’t seem to locate a way to report this to the App developers or to mynortheest.com, so leaving a review here.

little_lady1.0

3 years ago

Keep it streaming

I hate how it stops every 30mins i listen to Howard all the time and they keep going maybe old maybe new but I don’t have to wake up and deal with it.

i think im blocked

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, I think I'm Blocked. We appreciate it. We're always working to improve the user experience. -The Development Team

Love the new update

Much simpler to use, really good changes were made in the latest update. I’ve been using it for podcasts and to listen live when I’m not in my car.

grape_popsicle_girl

4 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you, grape_popsicle_girl! We appreciate your feedback. -The Development Team

Much better

This new version of the app is much cleaner than the previous. The audio stream is stable. I use it to listen to SMN and browse the news. Thank you!

Buglover78

4 years ago

Response from developer

Thank you, Chocraisin! We appreciate your feedback. -The Development Team

Latest update kills battery

Latest update causes high battery usage on iPhone. Deleted!

WashingtonMatt

4 years ago

Don’t bother

WTH? Downloaded to listen to the Seahawks. App NEVER opens. Ever. Believe me I didn’t give up. Whole game I kept trying. Nope. Worse than frustrating. 0 stars if I could give it… 🤮

Jeffrey iTunes

4 years ago

Please redesign this app!

This app continually stops playing and closes out. Doesn’t matter if I’m connected to Wifi or 5G. So frustrating! If you care about your listeners, please invest in quality app devepment.

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