# WHQR Public Radio App — user reviews

> 21 indexed App Store user reviews of WHQR Public Radio App by Friends of Public Radio, Inc., rated 4.80/5 from 54 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whqr-public-radio-app/id1214924606/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whqr-public-radio-app/id1214924606.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 49 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 0

## Newest reviews (7 of 21)

### 5/5 — Good App

*2018-07-25, version 3.8.44*

Works good and makes listening that much easier.

### 5/5 — WHQR available anywhere

*2017-12-11, version 3.8.8*

App works well.  Enables access to WHQR from anywhere.  Very helpful for listeners impacted by splitting the station.

### 5/5 — Lifestyle changer!

*2017-08-05, version 3.8.8*

Now when I walk my dog, I take WHQR with me.  The app is a lifestyle changer -- for the better :-)

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2017-06-29, version 3.8.8*

Being able to listen to WHQR wherever and whenever is just wonderful!  Love it!

### 5/5 — Super App!

*2017-05-11, version 3.8.8*

Connects quickly and stays connected.  Just wished it carried a re-broadcast of previous days "Smooth Landing" and perhaps a few other jewels of musicology.

### 5/5 — Listening to WHQR anywhere

*2017-04-15, version 3.8.8*

When driving the other day, I went out of range to get HQR on my car radio. I pulled over and connected this app to my car Bluetooth. HQR continued with me as far as I wanted to go. Great app!

### 5/5 — HQR listening.

*2017-04-01, version 3.8.8*

Great app.   So far works wonderful.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 2/5 — Stopping playback

*2024-01-20, version 4.6.8*

Still stops playing.. like every other way I try and stream whqr..

### 2/5 — Stopping playback

*2019-11-14, version 4.4.9*

Still stops playing.. like every other way I try and stream whqr..

### 2/5 — Glitchy

*2019-08-06, version 4.4.9*

I love HQR but this app is incredibly frustrating. It’s constantly re-buffering and shutting off mid program. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling but it appears to be a programming issue. I find myself going to other NPR stations so I can hear the stories without interruption.

### 4/5 — If only the schedule of pieces were consistently posted

*2025-06-16, version 4.6.8*

I would give them 5 stars! Thank you to the hosts who do so.

### 5/5 — Wonderful!!

*2025-08-10, version 6.3.5*

Love it! It saddens me that they’ve currently lost the necessary funding to remain on-air, but hopefully they will be able to return soon! Huge thanks to them for continuing to offer a local classical music station ❤️

### 5/5 — Among the best Radio apps!

*2023-06-12, version 4.6.8*

Nicely designed so that it is easy to find what you’re looking for. And there’s an amazingly wide range of things to select from.
Other than unavoidable -but brief and completely justified- “underwriting” announcements, and an occasional fund-raising drive, it’s actually really free - unlike so many apps that are merely “free to download“. 
Strongly recommended.

### 5/5 — Islandgirlnc

*2022-11-14, version 4.5.67*

Love the station, love the app. Super easy to navigate. Thank you for all you do :)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-07-13, version 4.4.68*

Runs really well, I use it alot

### 5/5 — Outstanding programming

*2021-08-15, version 4.4.68*

Enjoy all the stories and insight into what’s happening in our country and the world

### 5/5 — Radio Free Wilmington

*2021-01-09, version 4.4.68*

I live that I can access WHQR from anywhere, whether I am out of the range of a radio, or traveling to see family out of state, as long as I have service I have HQR.

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — No worries about the transmitter power/range. Simple & effective, with some articles presented

*2019-05-29, version 4.4.9*

*****

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2019-03-29, version 3.9.31*

Works great. No issues. Excellent shows and journalism.

### 5/5 — Great for the admirer of classical music.

*2019-03-07, version 3.9.31*

It’s especially good to be able to ID what’s playing.

### 5/5 — Great App!!

*2018-09-08, version 3.8.44*

Love that I can listen anytime, anywhere. Wilmington’s High Quality Radio is awesome!!

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