# WBUR > Live radio and podcasts from a public media organization. (iPhone/iPad app by 90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbur/id379690847 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station](https://appshunter.io/developer/379690850) - Category: News, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.90/5 from 4,020 App Store ratings · 108 written reviews indexed - Age rating: +4 - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 54 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-07-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: ad-supported - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbur/id379690847/reviews.md ## What is WBUR? Looking for trusted news and stories? The WBUR App is the best way to get news from Greater Boston and beyond with our live stream and signature podcasts all in one place. Play, pause, rewind (and play again) live radio shows from the award-winning teams at WBUR and NPR. On Point, Here & Now, Circle Round, Endless Thread and more are all at your fingertips. You’ll also: + Stay in the know with hourly local and national audio news briefs + Listen on demand to your favorite shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace + Download episodes of award-winning podcasts for offline listening. + Play daily word games and test your news knowledge with our weekly Boston News Quiz. + Catch the latest events happening at WBUR CitySpace. Our journalism is funded by you, our listeners. Thanks for choosing WBUR, Boston’s NPR news. ## Key features - Live radio stream - Signature podcasts - Hourly news briefs - Download episodes - CarPlay support - On-demand listening ## What do users think of WBUR? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 24/7 access to news and programs - 👍 Pause, rewind, and resume live streaming - 💡 Ability to download shows for offline listening - 👍 Easy to navigate and use **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🐛 Inconsistent live streaming and buffering issues - 🐛 Rewind and fast-forward functionality not working as expected - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🔍 Cluttered interface with too many buttons **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when switching between audio sources - Playback does not resume after interruptions like phone calls - Time slider inaccurate, often showing wrong position in the program **Most requested features** - Add search functionality to find specific shows or episodes - Improve sleep timer and alarm clock integration - Provide an option to disable the opening ad - Optimize the app for larger screens and modern UI ## Recent user reviews (10 of 108) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbur/id379690847/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Used to be great, now it’s terrible *2025-10-25, version 6.12* Why did you ruin an app that worked well? 9 times out of 10, the Listen Now doesn’t work because it gets stuck on the Message from our sponsors and won’t play anything. It’s almost useless. I will say, the 1 time out of 10 tries when it does play, it has my favorite feature which is to pause and rewind the livestream. Which your competitor across town doesn’t have in their app. ### 1/5 — Pop-Up Ads *2025-09-03, version 6.9* A few hours after installing, this app, which represents non-profit, non commercial radio, displayed a spammy pop-up ad from one of their sponsors. I’m deleting this app now. ### 1/5 — Stopping alarm now also stops app play *2025-06-01* Whenever an alarm rings while I’m listening to WBUR, WBUR’s audio pauses while the alarm rings. This has been the case for a long time and is correct behavior. It used to be that when I stopped the alarm, WBUR automatically resumed playing (mostly, although every once in a while it wouldn’t resume and I would have to hit WBUR’s play button). Since the release of a couple of days ago, when I stop the alarm, WBUR *never* resumes playing. I *always* have to hit its play button, which means that I have to pick up the phone and look at it instead of just pressing one of the physical buttons on the phone without even looking. Playback fails to resume regardless of whether I hit the alarm’s stop or resume button or I stop it with a physical button. Also, it now fails to automatically resume play after being interrupted by a phone call. I can see that playback is *trying* to resume - WBUR’s play/pause button flips twice, which means that playback is resuming but then it instantly re-pauses itself. Please fix this bug! ### 1/5 — Stopping alarm now also stops app play *2025-05-30* Whenever an alarm rings while I’m listening to WBUR, WBUR’s audio pauses while the alarm rings. This has been the case for a long time and is correct behavior. It used to be that when I stopped the alarm, WBUR automatically resumed playing (mostly, although every once in a while it wouldn’t resume and I would have to hit WBUR’s play button). Since the release of a couple of days ago, when I stop the alarm, WBUR *never* resumes playing. I *always* have to hit its play button, which means that I have to pick up the phone and look at it instead of just pressing one of the physical buttons on the phone without even looking. Playback fails to resume regardless of whether I hit the alarm’s stop or resume button or I stop it with a physical button. I can see that playback is *trying* to resume - WBUR’s play/pause button flips twice, which means that playback is resuming but then it instantly re-pauses itself. Please fix this bug! ### 5/5 — 24/7 We Listen! *2025-05-15, version 6.5* The best way to stay current with our country and the world’s news and events. ### 5/5 — True Truth *2025-01-10, version 6.4* One should not have to say in-depth substantive reporting is refreshing, but it needs to be said, and WBUR delivers on this: No filler, no slant, just the facts with relevant details that help listeners understand what’s happening in our world. ### 2/5 — Consistently stalls *2024-12-17, version 6.4* It is really frustrating to be in the middle of an important story and the app just stops. Sometimes it restarts after a few minutes but more often I need to close the app and restart it. Sometimes even that doesn’t work. As a dues paying member for 30+ years, I am annoyed. ### 2/5 — Long time member, but… *2024-12-17, version 6.4* I listen still to WBUR almost daily despite having moved from Boston 20 years ago. However, while I like supporting them through an App and having access to the podcasts and stream, the App feels like it was put together 10 years ago and it consumes an enormous amount of CPU and battery. I have become more concerned about using badly written, battery inefficient apps now that I have not been charging my phone during the day in many years. Sadly, there are other options to listen to the podcast and streams so, please put a little effort into the App. Ideally, use native APIs, frameworks, with a decent iOS like UI (or one that just feels modern). But for now, I’ll listen elsewhere… ### 5/5 — WBUR Programación Inteligente y Educativa *2024-06-23, version 6.1* El programa de José Masó lo escucho en Puerto Rico, Con Salsa. Disfruto mucho. Otros programas que ofrece WBUR aparte de noticias mundiales, también tiene espacios de muy interesantes temas y diversos sobre las tendencias actuales tanto científicas, culturales y sociales. Aquí podemos incluir invitados y diálogos importantes. Además la programación de PBS, Noticias del ámbito mundial, europeo árabe centroamericano y países orientales son espacios que edifican mi conocimiento del mundo actual en que vivo. Otros programas decarácter (“Witty”) son inclusive muy interesantes. También provéen programación en cuanto a memoria musical clásica instantánea de los oyentes. WBUR La considero un foco de iluminación intelectual en muchos sentidos pues abarca grandes dimensiones. Roberto Juliá 🙋🏼‍♂️ ### 5/5 — The Best News And An All Round Educatoon *2024-05-07, version 6.1* I’ve been subscribing on my own and through my employer (Raytheon) for over thirty years and plan on contributing for thirty more. Keep up the, “Good” work WBUR! ## Frequently asked questions about WBUR ### What can I do with this app? This app allows you to listen to live radio streams and a variety of signature podcasts from WBUR and NPR. You can stay updated with hourly news briefs, discover trending stories, and listen to popular shows on demand. Episodes can also be downloaded for offline listening. ### What kind of content is available? The app features live radio from WBUR and NPR, including award-winning shows like On Point, Here & Now, Radio Boston, and Circle Round. You can also listen to on-demand episodes of programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Marketplace. ### Is this app free to use? The app is free to use. However, as a public media organization, its journalism is funded by listeners. The app may display advertisements to support its operations. ### Does the app work with my car? Yes, the app includes CarPlay support, allowing for seamless listening while you are on the go in a compatible vehicle. This feature enables you to access the app's content through your car's infotainment system. ### Can I listen to content offline? Yes, you have the ability to download episodes of your favorite shows and podcasts directly within the app. This feature allows you to listen to content even when you do not have an internet connection, making it convenient for commutes or travel. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.3 — 2026-08-18 We're continuously improving the WBUR app for stability, performance, and reliability. This release includes general bug fixes and behind-the-scenes updates to keep your listening experience smooth. ### 7.2 — 2026-07-27 We're continuously improving the WBUR app for stability, performance, and reliability. This release includes general bug fixes and behind-the-scenes updates to keep your listening experience smooth. ### 7.1 — 2026-06-15 We're continuously improving the WBUR app for stability, performance, and reliability. This release also brings WBUR Games and Events directly into the app. Play new daily word games and our weekly Boston News Quiz to deepen your connection to our stories while you listen. Browse and register for CitySpace Events - where WBUR comes alive with conversations and ideas that inform, challenge, and enrich. ### 6.13 — 2026-03-16 We’re continuously improving the WBUR app for stability, performance, and reliability. This release includes general bug fixes and behind-the-scenes updates to keep your listening experience smooth. You can now see the exact time of day on the live stream as you move backward or forward along the player bar. ### 6.12 — 2025-10-20 Updated endpoints for homescreen. ## Apps similar to WBUR | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GBH News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbh-news/id434660601) | 4.5 (138) | Free | News | | [WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcvb-newscenter-5-boston/id501410335) | 4.6 (15,404) | Free | News | | [WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whyy-listen-news-and-podcasts/id1246315452) | 4.9 (2,843) | Free | News | | [WBEZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbez/id587477231) | 4.7 (623) | Free | News | | [The Boston Globe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-boston-globe/id632761100) | 4.6 (41,715) | Free | News | | [WNYC](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnyc/id470219771) | 4.5 (793) | Free | News | ## More apps by 90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station - [The WBUR Festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wbur-festival/id6744041684) - [The WBUR Festival 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wbur-festival-2026/id6761498985) All apps by 90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station: https://appshunter.io/developer/379690850 ## Related topics [wbur](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wbur) · [gbh news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gbh-news) · [wbox report](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wbox-report) · [the wbur festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-wbur-festival) · [wgbh radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wgbh-radio) · [wshu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wshu) · [wbur festival](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wbur-festival) · [wfsu public radio app](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wfsu-public-radio-app) · [wgbh](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wgbh) · [1400 wbat](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1400-wbat) · [boston radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/boston-radio) · [wamu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wamu) · [domenico recchia](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/domenico-recchia) · [wmvy radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wmvy-radio) · [wupe](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wupe) · [wrvo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wrvo) · [wbkr 92.5](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wbkr-92-5) · [npr one](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/npr-one) · [wbhm public radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wbhm-public-radio) · [wmra radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wmra-radio) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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