# WCBN-FM Ann Arbor — Student-run freeform radio > Student-run freeform radio broadcasting music and public affairs shows online. (iPhone/iPad app by Cameron Bothner.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcbn-fm-ann-arbor/id600658964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cameron Bothner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098308314) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.90/5 from 173 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-02-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcbn-fm-ann-arbor/id600658964/reviews.md ## What is WCBN? Discover new music! You can listen to WCBN’s student-powered broadcast online anywhere in the world using our new app. Every DJ carefully chooses every song we play; you’re sure to find someone whose tastes help you develop yours. And we’re all real humans, so you can send us an iMessage and ask questions, make requests, and get to know your DJ. WCBN is the University of Michigan’s student run, freeform radio station, broadcasting all day, everyday, at 88.3MHz in Ann Arbor, MI. We are proud to expose our listeners to music and public affairs shows that they cannot hear on other radio stations. In doing so, we develop the individual voices of our student DJs, and build them up as managers, fundraisers, engineers, technologists, and artists. ## Key features - Listen online globally - Student-curated music - Interactive DJ requests - Diverse music genres - Public affairs shows ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | “33⅓ RPM” tip | $0.99 | one-time | | “45 RPM” tip | $1.99 | one-time | | “78 RPM” tip | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcbn-fm-ann-arbor/id600658964/reviews.md ### 3/5 — It’s good *2024-02-08* Just wish it wouldn’t automatically connect to my stereo when I don’t wanna listen to it ### 2/5 — Unreliable *2023-11-03* Spotty ### 1/5 — Nonfunctional *2023-10-26* The appdoes not work ### 4/5 — good except *2023-08-02* streams great but song info never works on my phone. anybody know how to fix that? iphone 12 pro ios 16.4.1 ### 4/5 — good except *2023-05-15* streams great but song info never works on my phone. anybody know how to fix that? iphone 12 pro ios 16.4.1 ### 4/5 — Broken *2022-10-29, version 3.0.2* The app has been great for the two years that I’ve had it. However, it has not worked for two weeks. I sent a message to the studio, and a DJ politely responded, saying her app wasn’t working either, but no info on when it would be fixed or how to fix it. 88.3 is literally the only radio station that I play; I hope that they fix the app soon. ### 5/5 — Love WCBN *2022-08-24, version 3.0.2* Best freeform station around! Long live the transmitter & Wcbn fm Ann Arbor ### 5/5 — great news, listen to WCBN anywhere! *2022-05-23, version 3.0.2* Now I can listen to CBN's awesome freeform programming anywhere I have cell service. A great app from Arbor Moon delivering great music all over the country. ### 3/5 — Archives? *2021-07-02, version 3.0.2* Sure wish I could access archives for Turkish delight dromedary express, etc ### 5/5 — The greatest radio station in the world… *2021-06-26, version 3.0.2* I listen often. App works great. Free form college radio from the Peoples’s Republic of Ann Arbor. I love WCBN-FM! ## Frequently asked questions about WCBN ### What is WCBN-FM Ann Arbor? WCBN-FM Ann Arbor is the University of Michigan's student-run, freeform radio station. It broadcasts 24/7 online and at 88.3MHz in Ann Arbor, offering a diverse range of music and public affairs shows not typically found on other stations. ### How can I listen to WCBN-FM Ann Arbor? You can listen to WCBN-FM Ann Arbor online anywhere in the world using their dedicated app. The app allows for global streaming of their student-powered broadcast. ### Can I request songs or interact with the DJs? Yes, you can interact with the DJs through iMessage. You can send questions, make song requests, and get to know the individuals curating the music. ### What kind of music can I expect to hear? The station plays freeform radio, meaning each DJ carefully chooses every song. This approach exposes listeners to a wide variety of music and helps them discover new tastes. ### Is there a cost to use the app or listen to the radio? The app and the radio broadcast are free to use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases mentioned for accessing the content. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 3.0.2 — 2018-11-03 This version includes a few bug fixes: — It supports formatting and images in DJ bios. — It doesn’t crash when trying to display a cancelled show’s information. Highlights from version 3.0: When you hear a song you like, you can: — save it to your “Favorites” — text or call the DJ to say thanks — buy the song on iTunes — add it to your “WCBN” playlist on Spotify — see who the DJ is, what else they’ve played, and when else they’re on air. Additionally, we’ve got a widget for your Today View that shows what’s currently playing at a quick glance so you know what you’re missing. This is also nice if you’re listening on FM and your DJ plays something truly amazing. ### 3.0.1 — 2017-09-14 This version fixes Spotify integration. Highlights from version 3.0: When you hear a song you like, you can: — save it to your “Favorites” — text or call the DJ to say thanks — buy the song on iTunes — add it to your “WCBN” playlist on Spotify — see who the DJ is, what else they’ve played, and when else they’re on air. Additionally, we’ve got a widget for your Today View that shows what’s currently playing at a quick glance so you know what you’re missing. This is also nice if you’re listening on FM and your DJ plays something truly amazing. ### 3.0 — 2016-09-15 This new version is a total overhaul, which makes it way easier and more enjoyable to listen to WCBN. When you hear a song you like, you can: — save it to your “Favorites” — text or call the DJ to say thanks — buy the song on iTunes — add it to your “WCBN” playlist on Spotify — see who the DJ is, what else they’ve played, and when else they’re on air. Additionally, we’ve got a widget for your Today View that shows what’s currently playing at a quick glance so you know what you’re missing. This is also nice if you’re listening on FM and your DJ plays something truly amazing. ### 2.0 — 2013-02-15 No release notes. ## Apps similar to WCBN | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WSOUPirateRadio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsoupirateradio/id1597430419) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [College Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/college-radio/id512075765) | 4.7 (150) | Free | Music | | [WRVU Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wrvu-radio/id385793115) | 4.9 (12) | Free | Music | | [Jazz de Ville](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-de-ville/id1067827814) | — | Free | Music | | [WICB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wicb/id1060909924) | 4.5 (8) | Free | Music | --- *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 2026-06-10.*