# NewsRadio KLBJ — user reviews > 81 indexed App Store user reviews of NewsRadio KLBJ by Waterloo Media Group, L.P., rated 4.30/5 from 189 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsradio-klbj/id353754030/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newsradio-klbj/id353754030.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 119 · 4★ 37 · 3★ 13 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of NewsRadio KLBJ? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Access to local Austin news and programming from anywhere - 📻 Quality talk radio hosts and diverse programming - 🎙️ Ability to listen while multitasking or traveling - ✅ Free app with no subscription required - 🔊 Good sound quality when working properly - 📱 Works across multiple devices (iPhone, Android, web browser) **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 📡 Constant connection drops and signal loss - 📢 Excessive and repetitive commercials - ⚠️ App switches to commercials and won't return to live show - 🔄 Unreliable streaming that requires frequent manual restarts - 🔋 Makes phone extremely hot during use - ⏸️ Audio stops when screen locks or after inactivity - 🎬 Long promotional segments interrupting programming - ⚡ Poor performance after updates - 🔌 High CPU usage affecting device performance **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup after updates - Streaming drops every 10 minutes requiring manual restart - Connection loss on WiFi and cellular networks - Audio becomes pixelated and garbled - App won't load at all sometimes - Intermittent 1-3 second audio lapses - App stops playing when screen turns off - Unresponsive play/stop button controls - App crashes when transitioning between networks - August 4th update broke streaming functionality **Most requested features** - Automatic switching between WiFi and cellular networks - Direct link to news section on app - Podcast content that is current and accessible - In-app chat or interaction with hosts - Social media integration and live tweeting - Interactive polls and coupons - Ability to access Mark, Melynda, and Ed podcasts - Reduced commercial frequency or commercial-free option - Better podcast management and organization ## Newest reviews (13 of 81) ### 2/5 — Klbj news app *2025-12-03, version 50000003.0.4* The stars are low due to the app constantly changing to outside commercials, and then it will not switch back to the actual live show, I am constantly having to monitor app and stop and start so it will return to the live show I’m listening to ### 3/5 — New bug fix *2025-10-06, version 50000003.0.4* The Aug 4th bug fix disallows streaming. The bug “fix” broke the app ### 4/5 — Great app *2021-04-12, version 5.1.1* Love it when it works flawlessly, sometimes irritating when it stops playing every time the screen goes out for more than 5 minutes but it doesn’t happen often enough to call the app “unstable.” Good work KLBJ development team. ### 2/5 — PandaBoy 50 *2020-07-25, version 5.1.0* I love to listen live. However I can’t seem to listen to the Mark, Melynda and Ed Podcasts with this app. Very frustrating. Why is that?! ### 3/5 — Unstable *2020-06-22, version 4.55.6* The feed is dropped too often. Sometimes takes several minutes to return. ### 4/5 — Love *2020-03-01, version 4.55.6* I love that you are playing music in the morning!!and a good variety I also love the top rock 30 with LA Lloyd.not much of a fan of the Dale Duddly he is a raging bore the other guys on the show are great! ### 2/5 — Podcasts not current *2020-02-26, version 4.55.6* Whoever is supposed to keep the content current on the podcast side of the app isn’t doing very well. It only has T&D out there and I don’t think those are current. Tried to listen to M&M but couldn’t find it with either the Apple or Android apps (but it was available if I went in from my PC browser). ### 3/5 — The app does not work well *2019-12-07, version 4.55.6* I love KLBJ. I listen to it all day long at home and in the car and even while I’m in the pool. But the app cuts out CONSTANTLY, at least once per minute. I keep hoping an update will help, but it has not. Frustrating! ### 4/5 — App needs improvement *2019-12-06, version 4.55.6* The app cuts out frequently. Sometimes it won’t load at all. Once in a while the sound becomes pixilated and garbled up. ### 4/5 — Commercials *2018-11-01, version 4.55.4* You drive me crazy with commercial s before 8 am weekdays. I know commercials are how you get money to operate so it’s my problem. The infomercials on Saturday mornings I sure wish you could replace with something more interesting even if it’s reruns. I do enjoy the gardening show and garage mechanics though. ### 2/5 — Sporadic Reception *2017-10-09, version 4.55.2* Very frustrating to be listening on the App and then get dead silence. Three times in a half hour and I shut it off! Find that I must have a real radio to listen without interruption. ### 4/5 — Original rated improved/Unstable *2017-09-20, version 4.55.2* As of this date, the app dependability has greatly improved and so I have increased the rating I gave it before. Original: Listening the both at home (wifi) and on the go has become less enjoyable over the past few months. Streaming is not always reliable. I hope the problem is corrected soon. I really like listening to my hometown station. ### 3/5 — If Static it's Fine *2017-08-25, version 4.55.2* App works fine if you have wifi. But if out walking around and not using wifi it frequently loses synch with the station. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — This app is for commercials *2025-09-16, version 50000003.0.4* This app sucks…completely. A complete failure. 25 minutes of the same commercials over and over and over again and again and again…so I do not recommend this app at all. ### 1/5 — Commercials over show *2025-09-02, version 50000003.0.4* Constant and repeating commercials over the show you are try listen to on start up. I’ve been listening to the same commercials for 15 min while the show is in progress. ### 1/5 — Ads *2024-12-20, version 50000003.0.3* Want to get double the ads? Get the app Want ads to interrupt the programming? Get the app ### 1/5 — Junk *2022-11-12, version 5.2.0* No more Dudley. Coast to coast am with George is just political fake news crap. ### 1/5 — Politically biased propaganda *2020-01-12, version 4.55.6* Too much political bias and propaganda Garden shows are great ### 1/5 — KLBJ590 *2019-10-01, version 4.55.4* Not working well. Intermittent & sporadic lapses of 1 to 3 seconds. On wi-fi or cellular. ### 1/5 — Loses signal too often *2018-07-05, version 4.55.4* App struggles to maintain connection with or without wifi. ### 1/5 — Endless commercials *2018-03-11, version 4.55.4* This app has always had constant commercials whenever you open it. Takes forever to get to the actual programs if at all. ### 1/5 — Turn the lib views off *2017-12-20, version 4.55.4* Bring Todd and Don re-runs back ### 1/5 — Should be called the commercial network *2017-06-26, version 4.55.1* I tune in so I can listen to the local news but far too often all I hear is commercial after commercial so I lose interest and go listen to a podcast. I suggest you do the same. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — For TOD amd Malinda! *2024-07-30, version 50000003.0.3* The best host of Austin. I’ve been listening with my father when I was younger I’m now 23 and yall are still going! Thank you for generations worth of news coverage! ! Thank you ! ### 5/5 — Great Programming *2023-05-23, version 50000003.0.0* Listen in here from all over the world when I travel. Works way better than it used to years ago. ### 5/5 — Big Fan *2020-06-21, version 4.55.6* I listen every weekday morning from California ### 5/5 — A+ *2019-12-06, version 4.55.6* Reliable, doesn’t turn off when it’s not in foreground. What more could you want? ### 5/5 — Love the shows *2019-06-24, version 4.55.4* Listen to the app all the time. Service is good though not much signal at my house. Live between Houston and Austin. Enjoy the variety of information, even the local info of Austin. Thanks for the app. ### 5/5 — No static *2018-03-21, version 4.55.4* Love the station programing and the fact I may receive it via iPhone from the web. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Great' *2017-09-29, version 4.55.2* Does what is expected! Try it out! Shows are on time. They don't speed up the broadcast to catch up to the live broadcast! Ex Rush on WOAI. ### 5/5 — Real Talk Radio! *2017-09-29, version 4.55.2* I love listening to Jeff Ward and Ed Clements every afternoon even if I’m at home. They have a way of cutting through the BS and giving me a normal perspective. I enjoy Dale Dudley’s rational hour, second. I appreciate the frequent traffic reports as I make my way home. ### 5/5 — Gort is coming! *2017-02-05, version 4.50.3* KLAATU BARADA NIKTO! ### 5/5 — App fixed *2017-01-30, version 4.50.3* App works great. I love klbj news --- *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 2026-08-08.*