# The Platform — Your Opinion Matters > New Zealand independent media organization offering talk radio, video, podcasts, and discussions. (iPhone/iPad app by Netbyte.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-platform/id1596882626 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Netbyte](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063847995) - Category: Lifestyle - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 43 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-04-29 - Data updated: 2026-07-23 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-platform/id1596882626/reviews.md ## What is The Platform? The Platform is a New Zealand owned independent media organisation, headed by award winning journalist and broadcaster Sean Plunket. Live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews and opinions to listen to, watch and read. Contribute to the open discussion we encourage and maintain on our dedicated apps. ## Key features - Live talk radio - Video clips - Podcasts - Interviews - Opinions - Open discussion forum ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-platform/id1596882626/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible since last update *2026-07-06, version 2.2.1* Just stops playing on new iPad and iPhone for no reason and won’t restart. Have to close app and restart to continue playing. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but didn’t fix it. Sometimes on iPhone it just continues to crash and have to reboot iPhone to use again. Bring back the old app until you fix this abomination.. ### 5/5 — Change the app developer *2026-07-05, version 2.2.1* The content is good but the audio keeps dropping out. Get a new app developer. This is pathetic. ### 1/5 — Your App *2025-12-05, version 2.1.7* Why does it not work any more?? ### 3/5 — App is frozen even when newly installed using both iPad and iPhone *2024-07-07, version 2.1.6* Have reloaded app a number of times with no success to get it to play. Do love the program you have when I have previously been able to listen ### 5/5 — Extra free content is great *2024-05-31, version 2.1.6* Great app, gives longer interviews than on YouTube for free. Listen to all the time in the car now. ### 5/5 — Streaming failing *2024-04-29, version 2.1.6* I’m happy to say since you change your ISP have had a solid feed, no drop outs. Well done. 5 stars for service but more importantly content. Keep up the good work. ### 1/5 — No improvement *2024-04-25, version 2.1.6* I have not listened to Platform for quite a while, got totally fed up with guests being cut off and talked over, and hosts more interested in spouting their own views than eliciting the guests information. But I thought I would give them another try and guess what? In the first couple of interviews I heard guests being cut off and talked over, and hosts more interested in spouting their own views than eliciting the guests information. Deleted the app. Again. ### 1/5 — No longer available *2024-04-10, version 2.1.6* After the update 3 days ago it now just crashes when I’m trying to access on my iPod. Shame really I was quite enjoying it. ### 2/5 — Just another Fox News *2023-06-05* As someone who has been sick of the bias in NZ media recently, I thought The Platform would be a refreshing new outlook on the News. Immediately, I was swamped with terms such as “woke”, “the left”, and “radical agenda”. The headlining article was “Deathly Silence by our leaders shows NZ’s level of wokeness: Tyranny and anarchy rules when free speech dies”. This article showed a very aggressive outlook on the government’s “radical policies” and how the mainstream media is controlled by the left-leaning government’s PIJF. Pretty ironic considering their articles are fodder for conservatives, but for $13 a month you can listen to more of what you want to hear! They use the name “The Platform” as an obnoxious take on self righteousness when in fact it’s just another form of right wing news. Unbiased media requires leveraging both sides of the story, something they clearly don’t do. Sure, the mainstream media censors certain information but I’d rather that then the blatant confirmation bias The Platform shows. My advice, listen to this with a grain of salt ### 1/5 — Did enjoy at the start *2022-10-12, version 1.2.5* Sean plunkett has got to the most arrogant person I have ever listened to has totally put me off The platform. Enjoyed most of the rest of the hosts. ## Frequently asked questions about The Platform ### What content does The Platform offer? The Platform provides live talk radio, video clips, podcasts, interviews, and opinion pieces. Users can listen to, watch, and read a variety of content from an independent New Zealand media organization. ### Can I interact with others on The Platform? Yes, The Platform encourages users to contribute to open discussions. Dedicated sections within the app allow for engagement and sharing of opinions. ### Is The Platform free to use? The Platform is available for free download and use. It is supported by advertisements. ### What devices is The Platform compatible with? The Platform is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on August 22, 2024. ### What is the age rating for The Platform? The Platform has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and above. ### How often is The Platform updated? The Platform was last updated on August 22, 2024, with version 2.1.7. Updates ensure the app remains current and functional. ### Does The Platform have ads? Yes, The Platform contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users. ### What is the user feedback on The Platform? The Platform has received a perfect 5.0-star rating from its users, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the content and features. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-16 Live stream to Cloudflare General package updates, streamlining and minor tweaks ### 2.2.1 — 2026-05-28 Audio stream is now delivered via ShoutCast Added Watch Live stream functionality ### 2.1.7 — 2024-08-22 Refactor app startup to improve live player Component upgrades to latest versions Fixed many minor issues with live and podcast player Improvements to the Full Show Replay playback ### 2.1.6 — 2024-04-07 Minor updates Minor visual tweaks ### 2.1.5 — 2024-02-17 Dates on all content Minor fixes / changes to audio players ## Apps similar to The Platform | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Socialstar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialstar/id6741050006) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Skillset](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skillset/id1621885562) | 4.1 (9) | Free | Lifestyle | | [Guided Planet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guided-planet/id1465133773) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Avenida](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avenida/id6738580314) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [RADIOpal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiopal/id6468035295) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [COMMUNITYpal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/communitypal/id6468456919) | — | Free | Lifestyle | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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