NPR: National & Local News

Name: NPR: National & Local News
Rating: 4.6 (70229 reviews)
Author: NPR

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August 15, 2009
August 25, 2026
7.8.0
iOS 17.0+
12+
free with in-app purchases
81.57MB
iPhone, iPad
3 hours ago
American English

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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 70K 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

7.8.0

August 25, 2026

This release includes some routine maintenance and fixes. You may notice that we removed the ability to side-swipe between the tabs at the top of the app - this gesture was conflicting with others in the app. If you have feedback for the team or would like to recommend an enhancement, please reach out to us at help.npr.org.

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Last updated on August 29, 2026.

User reviews

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Real News

Honest and unemotional reporting.

WF III

3 days ago

The Best! Easy to navigate, reporting that matters and lifestyle help at a button.

Grateful for free radio and streaming. Music, news, sports, lifestyle…all given in a truthful

68camino

4 days ago

Please make local news page stay in app

Good app. Use it to listen to the radio and some pods which it does really well. All national stories are easy to read. I just wish the local stories were as well! I cannot stand how clicking a local news link opens a web browser page. So many apps have solved this by opening the browser in the app, not forcing me to leave the app. Please solve the functionality! Other that that pretty solid app

Billy Joe532532

7 days ago

Saturday morning is better with Scott Simon

Love love love Scott Simon. And his writers on the Mr. Roger’s Detroit Tiger’s catcher (once again!) story made me smile and laugh and cheer.

MniaW

7 days ago

I want news not podcasts!

What has happened to NPR? Over the last two years, I listen less and less. Maybe it is because management has no backbone, or maybe your curated information bores me. I miss the wonderful reporting and stories of the old, liberal NPR!

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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.