NPR: National & Local News

Name: NPR: National & Local News
Rating: 4.6 (64069 reviews)
Author: NPR

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August 15, 2009
May 28, 2026
7.6.0
iOS 17.0+
12+
free with in-app purchases
77.66MB
iPhone, iPad
13 minutes ago
English

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NPR

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Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

✓Personalized news and story streams

✓Curated podcast library

✓Live music performances (Tiny Desk Concerts)

✓Live radio streaming

✓Cross-device connectivity (Chromecast, AirPlay, etc.)

✓Smart speaker integration

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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of NPR. Based on 64K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

🚀Great but loses track after inactivity
🚀Excellent content
🚀Very high quality and reliable news
🚀Balanced and well-presented/organized news
🚀Intuitive and easy to use
🚀Slick and user friendly interface
🚀Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
🚀Comprehensive and responsive
🚀Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Negative things

🐛App used 79GB of data in two weeks
🐛Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
🐛Poor UI with ads
🐛Too many ads
🐛Biased and unbalanced content
🐛Buggy and unreliable
🐛Glitchy and inconsistent playback
🐛Excessive data usage
🐛Cluttered and confusing interface
🐛Loses playlist and other key features

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What's New in NPR

7.6.0

May 28, 2026

The NPR app is getting refreshed navigation! This release contains the following changes, in a phased rollout (so you might not see them right away): We've introduced an extra navigation bar to get you to the content you want faster and bring you special series and features. With this new sideways-scrolling navigation, we've moved our Music content from the bottom tabs to the top tabs, and added a top Local tab where you can find all of your favorite station’s stories. Check out our new Video tab for all of your favorites: Tiny Desk Concerts, NPR’s Newsmakers interviews, Wild Card and It's Been a Minute video podcasts, and much more. Need assistance with a feature or want to request an enhancement? Reach out to us at help.npr.org.

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NCFanCH

3 days ago

I love NPR

I need my information

Bez bear

4 days ago

Content 5 app 2

NPR content is good, but going to the station's website often gives me a more stable stream. And fewer ads (specifically Marketplace on Laist/kpcc 89.3fm Pasadena) the frequency of ads on NPR One app seems much higher than when I can listen to it live OTA. It even interrupts the original show. And, switching between stations (I listen to Marketplace which broadcasts at 2pm on kcrw, 230 on kuow, 3pm on kpcc) is very slow. Often faster to go to the website and tap on their "Listen" stream. And yes I do contribute to NPR. Am I downloading the wrong version of nprone?

ben k r

5 days ago

I love it!

One of my favorite apps!

unapproved ios

7 days ago

dissapointed

Difficult to navigate and lots of pop up screens make this app pretty miserable to use

Jam CE

yes / yesADS

no / yesIn-App Purchase

free / freePrice

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes frequently

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Playback issues, stops and starts randomly

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Requested Features

8 requests

Bring back the playlist feature

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Add a sleep timer

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FAQ

What does the NPR app do?

The NPR app provides access to the latest news, in-depth stories, and a personalized stream of audio content from public radio. It also features a wide selection of podcasts, live radio streams, and music content, including Tiny Desk Concerts.

What are the key features of the NPR app?

Key features include a personalized NPR One stream, a curated podcast library with editor recommendations, full Tiny Desk Concert videos, live radio streaming, and connectivity with devices like Chromecast and Apple CarPlay. Users can also integrate with smart speakers.

Is the NPR app free to use?

Yes, the NPR app is free to download and use. However, there is an optional subscription called NPR+ which offers additional perks like sponsor-free podcast listening and bonus content to support public media.

What devices is the NPR app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and can connect to various platforms for an enhanced listening experience. This includes Chromecast, AirPlay, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and integration with smart speakers like Alexa.

How can I personalize my listening experience?

You can personalize your experience by using the NPR One feature, which creates a continuous stream of shows, news, headlines, and music tailored to your preferences. You can also add stories to a playlist, and the app will learn your tastes to deliver content you'll enjoy.