# KUT News 90.5 — Austin’s NPR Station

> Austin's NPR station for national and local news, podcasts, and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kut-news-905/id1129873118 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/347883011)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 91 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kut-news-905/id1129873118/reviews.md

## What is KUT News 90.5?

No other Austin media brings you national and local news like KUT 90.5 FM. KUT News is more than just Austin’s NPR Station. Our listeners can tune in 24 hours a day for news and information from NPR, PRI, the BBC and our own newsroom. Staples like Morning Edition and All Things Considered from National Public Radio, plus programs like The World from Public Radio International and BBC News Hour bring global perspectives, and award-winning local news from KUT's reporters, are all in the palm of your hand. Download, tune in, and listen wherever you may be.

In this new version you can read KUT news stories from within the app, as well as top stories from NPR and the Texas Standard. You can now also receive important news alerts and notifications from the KUT newsroom--we promise not to spam you with too many messages, we'll just alert you when there's important information to share with our audience. You can always opt to turn this off! We've also included access to many of our podcasts episodes. Once you've found your new favorite, just subscribe to it on your preferred podcast app.

The KUT app provides an all digital, efficient stream using the AAC+ codec. It sounds great on all platforms, devices, radios and over cellular. You can of course listen to KUT when you're traveling outside of Austin, and even the country, to stay connected to home. Tap in some headphones or plug your phone and have a listen!

If you're also a fan of KUTX -- The Austin Music Experience, please download the separate version of that app as well and tune in for music discovery journey. The KUTX app has the current playlist, two additional music streams and the same great audio. We've separated the apps so we can bring better and different features to each in the future.

KUT 90.5 FM is a public radio station from The University of Texas. We broadcast from the Moody College of Communication in the Dealey Center for New Media on campus, bringing you 24-hour news and information from NPR, PRI, the BBC & KUT News. We couldn’t do what we do without your continued support. Thank you. And thanks for listening!

## Key features

- 24-hour news and information stream
- Local and national news stories
- Important news alerts and notifications
- Access to podcast episodes
- Listen while traveling

## What do users think of KUT News 90.5?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📻 Access to KUT programming
- 📱 Convenient mobile listening
- 📰 Informative news and content
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎵 Great programming and interviews
- 🌐 Links to NPR and TX Standard
- 💡 Ability to switch to BBC
- ✅ Works well for many users

**Cons**

- 📺 Repetitive commercials/promos
- 🪲 Frequent buffering/pausing
- 🔌 Connection drops/unreliable stream
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🔄 App restarts/freezes
- 🔇 No volume issues
- 📱 Incorrect screen sizing
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🚫 Force quit without network
- 🎛️ Small play button

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App cuts in and out
- App frequently pauses to rebuffer
- Latest version gives an error
- Cannot adjust rotation of video display/articles
- App constantly drops out
- App loses its place regularly
- Feed switches back in time
- App stops and pauses device
- App stops working sometimes
- Home page sized incorrectly
- No volume when app is on
- Freezes on day 2, no sound
- App works intermittently
- App randomly pauses or stops
- App restarts a few minutes prior
- App stops playing
- App repeats broadcast on live stream
- Advertisements cover screen without close option
- App has stopped working at night
- App crashes
- App loses connectivity
- App stops working, needs restart
- App drops the stream
- App freezes and disconnects
- App stops for less than a minute then stops

**Most requested features**

- Horizontal orientation for iPod
- Schedule listings to listen to missed shows
- More flexible sleep timer options
- Ability to download old app version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 91)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kut-news-905/id1129873118/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Really buggy

*2026-03-31*

Have to re-install every couple of weeks.  I love KUT but hate this App

### 2/5 — Could it be better? Maybe

*2025-09-01*

I listen to KUT religiously, so I depend on using this app when I’m walking around the neighborhood or even around the house. My biggest complaints are around the commercials—yes, commercials—that I must listen to when I start up the app before it will connect to the broadcast. If I lose connection, the commercials come back on before re-connecting to the broadcast. Super annoying. I don’t know if it’s the app or my connection. I tolerate it because it’s the main way to listen to KUT besides the good ole radio.

### 3/5 — KUT app needs horizontal orientation for iPod.

*2025-05-20*

The vertical app works fine on my iPhone, but I need a horizontal app for my iPod.

### 1/5 — Poor update

*2025-04-29*

The previous version of this app worked fine. This version cuts in and out almost like it’s buffering all of the time. I deleted it and started listening to the NPR one app instead.

### 5/5 — KUT is the best!

*2025-04-16, version 4.6.30*

I love the programming KUT has and this app makes it easy to listen. I also love the ability to switch to BBC! 

There were some recent app updates that are kind of slow, but I believe they’ll fix it!

### 2/5 — Terrible Buffering

*2025-04-10*

Rating is just because the app is terrible at buffering. Unless my connection is flawless, it frequently pauses to rebuffer, to the point of being unlistenable.

### 1/5 — Latest version completely broken

*2025-03-10*

Just gives an error now

### 4/5 — Application

*2025-03-06*

I’ve enjoyed the KUT for years with my ipad Can’t seem to adjust the rotation of the video display for my iPad
Wish I could down load the old app before the update

### 4/5 — Application

*2025-02-14*

I’ve enjoyed the KUT for years with my ipad 
Can’t seem to adjust the rotation on arcticles

### 5/5 — It’s the most frequently used app on my phone

*2024-11-05*

As a monthly member I listen A LOT, but I live where reception isn’t always great. This solved my problem and has the convenience of being able to take KUT with me when I get out of my car running errands or go on a walk. I like the way it is designed and its ease of use. Two thumbs way up.

## Frequently asked questions about KUT News 90.5

### What kind of content does the KUT News app offer?

The app provides a 24-hour stream of national and local news from NPR, PRI, the BBC, and KUT's own newsroom. You can also read news stories, receive important news alerts, and access podcast episodes.

### Can I listen to KUT News when I'm not in Austin?

Yes, you can listen to KUT News wherever you may be, even when traveling outside of Austin or the country. The app provides an efficient digital stream that works over cellular or Wi-Fi.

### Is the KUT News app free to use?

Yes, the KUT News app is completely free to download and use. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How do I receive news alerts?

The app allows you to receive important news alerts and notifications from the KUT newsroom. You can opt in to receive these alerts for timely information, and you can turn them off at any time if you prefer.

### What is the difference between the KUT News app and the KUTX app?

The KUT News app focuses on news and information from Austin's NPR station, including national and local news, podcasts, and alerts. The KUTX app is a separate application dedicated to music discovery, offering current playlists and additional music streams.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.30 — 2025-01-03

A completely new app experience!

### 4.6.24 — 2023-10-11

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!

### 4.6.15 — 2023-07-19

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!

### 4.6.12 — 2023-06-24

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!

### 4.4.45 — 2022-04-12

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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