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WHRO Public Media App

WHRO Public Media App

News, Radio, Podcasts & more

98 ratings
50 reviews
🎬 Entertainment
📡 News
Free

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Released
April 13, 2016
Updated
July 17, 2026

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WHRO
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Stream live radio and TV broadcasts, access on-demand content, and enjoy PBS Kids programming with parental controls. This app offers DVR-like playback, program schedules, and easy sharing of your favorite shows.

✓Live radio and TV streaming
✓On-demand content access
✓PBS Kids with parental controls
✓DVR-like playback controls
✓Integrated program schedule
✓Set reminders for shows
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What users say about WHRO Public Media App

Reviews of WHRO Public Media App are mixed: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 98 App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive interface, easy access to NPR and local news. Top complaints: app cuts off frequently, app closes once or more a day. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive interface
  • 🎧Easy access to NPR and local news
  • 📱Convenient mobile listening
  • 🎶Enjoyable classical music content
  • 📰Reliable news source
  • 🏠Feels like home
  • ✨Great convenience
  • 🌟High-quality programming
  • 💡Access to archived shows
  • 🚀Works great
  • 💯Best app ever
  • 📻Access to 1920 Radio Network
  • 👍Good job with show information
  • 💯Amazing access to content
  • 👍Very useful app

Negative things

  • 🐛App cuts off frequently
  • 🐛App closes once or more a day
  • 🐛App is a battery killer
  • 🐛Stream bounces around/skips
  • 🐛App doesn't always show current playing
  • 🐛App can be frustrating, hours it won't work
  • 🐛Fails to load almost 60% of the time
  • 🐛Legacy app was better, too much navigation
  • 🐛Can't get most of the good shows (e.g., Create shows)
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What's New in WHRO Public Media App

12.0.7

July 17, 2026

Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app!

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User reviews

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Not Fake news but actual news

Provides what’s really happening in current events.
Ppattyvo

Highly Functional

Appreciate the intuitive interface, which allows me to listen to my favorite NPR programs and local news.
PPaulNotPaul

Stopped working

Used the app daily for years. Then it just stopped working. I start the broadcast and the listen to the add and then the radio programming never begins. Hope they fix it
Ggriswold.kyle

Highly Functional

Appreciate the intuitive interface, which allows me to listen to my favorite NPR programs and local news.
PPaulNotPaul

WHRO app

I listen every day and it’s exciting to have access on my phone.
DDcantu1
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Radio programming never begins after listening to ads

Bug

App cuts off frequently, especially in the middle of stories

Bug

App usually closes once or more times a day

Bug

App is a battery killer

Bug

App usually closes once or more times a day and has to be reopened

Bug

App fails to load almost 60% of the time

Bug

App has scrambling issues, jumps to other points in broadcast

Bug

App doesn't always show or keep the piece currently playing updated

Bug

App can be frustrating, hours (sometimes more than a day) that the app just won't work

Bug

Legacy app was much better, too much navigation and clicks

Bug

Stream bounces around, starts streaming a show from an hour ago

Bug

Can't watch any of the Create shows

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Fix bugs causing playback issues

Feature

Improve app stability

Feature

Include program schedule guide in the app

Feature

Make old app available again

Feature

Restore HD radio stream

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the WHRO Public Media App?

You can watch and listen to all of WHRO's radio and TV programs. The app provides on-demand content of your favorite shows, live streaming of radio channels, PBS Kids content with parental controls, and access to WHRO Passport.

Does the app offer live streaming?

Yes, the app provides live streaming of WHRO's radio channels. You can also watch live TV broadcasts through the app.

What are the playback features?

The app includes DVR-like controls, allowing you to pause, rewind, and fast forward your programs with ease. You can also access past radio and TV programs quickly.

Is the WHRO Public Media App free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use. There is no mention of subscription fees or in-app purchases for core functionality.

Can I set reminders for shows?

Yes, the app allows you to set reminders for your favorite TV shows. This ensures you don't miss any of your preferred programming.