# WJR-AM

> Official radio app for WJR-AM, offering live streaming and station content. (iPhone/iPad app by Cumulus Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjr-am/id341296986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cumulus Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/513445338)
- Category: News, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2009-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjr-am/id341296986/reviews.md

## What is WJR?

Never be without your favorite radio station. WJR-AM is proud to present our OFFICIAL radio app.   Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more!

## Key features

- Live radio streaming
- Instant access to content
- Listen at work, home, or on the road
- Official app

## What do users think of WJR?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Can listen to WJR wherever I go
- 👍 Good for staying informed on Michigan
- 👍 Honest and up-to-the-minute info
- 👍 No spin, positive outlook
- 👍 Works great on 3GS and iPod Touch

**Cons**

- 😠 Excessive ads
- 😠 App crashes frequently
- 😠 Stops playing when phone screen locks/sleeps
- 😠 Ads interrupt broadcasts
- 😠 Bait and switch ads
- 😠 Difficult to open
- 😠 Unreliable streaming
- 😠 App requires registration/login
- 😠 Audio cuts out
- 😠 Annoying pop-up ads
- 😠 App opens App Store unexpectedly
- 😠 No background play
- 😠 Volume pause takes back to commercials
- 😠 Can't listen on CarPlay when switching apps
- 😠 Limited podcasts available
- 😠 Requires internet connection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes when phone screen locks/sleeps
- Ads inserted during broadcasts
- App pauses during phone calls
- CarPlay stops playing when switching to maps
- App shows playing but no sound
- Black screen on CarPlay
- App closes and fades out if not kept running
- Ads cannot be cancelled
- Play button is a bait and switch for ads
- App bait and switches you if you hit the play button
- App randomly stops playing
- App continuously crashes
- Audio cuts out every 5 minutes
- App drops more than expected
- Delays too long when moving away from Wi-Fi
- Relaunch forces sponsor ad
- Unable to stream live broadcast
- App does not go into play mode
- Opens and does nothing
- Podcasts won't play
- App freezes after commercials
- App stops playing unless left open
- App crashes, ads cut in, failures to load
- Ads utter up and never return
- Just plays commercials
- App allows pop-ups on blank screen
- App closes all the time due to ads
- App quits unexpectedly, opens App Store, annoying pop-ups
- App jacks up phone
- App pops up ads constantly
- Radio station is pure static
- App crashes often
- Audio stops streaming after a minute
- App pauses often
- Stopped playing every time I touched screen
- App streams for 30 seconds then cuts off
- App doesn't try to reconnect
- App stops playing via Bluetooth when phone screen goes to sleep
- Audio stops when switching to another app via Bluetooth
- Shuts off every few minutes on all devices
- Recent update causes audio to stop playing after a short time
- App stops when device sleeps
- Loud stupid ads
- Newest update makes app close out if screen isn't open
- App shuts down if device goes to sleep
- App cuts out
- Needs to be updated to OS 12

**Most requested features**

- Provide full past episodes on demand
- Add on-air schedule
- Notify when shows begin
- Add Chromecast support
- Add sleep timer
- Update with current content (podcasts)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wjr-am/id341296986/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Best app for listening to ads!

*2026-05-04, version 9.1.4*

I gave this app a 1 because 0 is not an option. Launch the app, you get 3 minutes of ads. It inserts ads during broadcasts, especially sporting events. Make a phone call during an ad? It pauses the ad and resumes when you hang up.

Want to listen on your phone? If you turn off the screen on your phone, it stops playing. Apparently it wants you to stare at the banner ad while listening to zip recruiter and sports gambling ads. 

Car play takes it to the next level. Want to listen while you’re going on a trip? If you start playing and then switch to your map, it stops playing most of the time. No other audio app does this. Then sometimes it shows it’s playing but no sound. Yes, audio is turned on the car stereo because everything else plays. Other times, you get a black screen. WJR should be ashamed this app bears their name.

### 1/5 — Just use iHeart Radio

*2025-06-23, version 9.1.0*

What’s the point of this app if you can listen on iHeart Radio along with many other stations and podcasts? I wish I could listen to FULL past episodes of Mitch Albom on demand since it aires while I’m at work so I can never listen. I’d give this app 5 stars if it provided that.

### 2/5 — Why doesn’t it just work

*2025-03-31, version 9.0.0*

All the sudden, if I don’t keep the app up and running on my phone it closes and fades out. I have to keep my phone awake. This doesn’t happen with any other audio or podcast app. I know the audience is generally older, but you need some young folks in IT to make this app work better.

### 1/5 — Updated app doesn’t work

*2023-10-04*

Opening the app loads ads that you cannot cancel preventing from playing live streaming

### 1/5 — App bait and switches you if you hit the play button

*2023-09-23, version 8.1.8*

I’ve been using this app for years and about a year ago they turned the play button into a bait and switch add button to disreputable companies. If you have and iPhone delete this app now and ask siri to play wjr on apple music. I just deleted this app myself.

### 1/5 — Deleted app

*2023-05-30, version 8.1.8*

They took Dan Bongino off the air.

### 1/5 — Bait and Switch

*2022-11-02, version 8.1.5*

I downloaded this to listen to an MSU basketball game. It was instead some right wing nut job rambling on about Liz Cheney being a secret democrat. LOL. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Big middle finger to Cumulus Media

*2021-10-26, version 6.20.0*

You want to force people to inject the self I don’t need you or your content.

### 1/5 — Volume Pause

*2021-08-20, version 6.20.0*

We’ll, guess what the “volume to zero pause feature” does. TAKES YOU BACK TO A COMMERCIAL LOOP WHEN THE VOLUME IS TURNED BACK UP.

### 1/5 — Worst radio app ever

*2021-06-17, version 6.20.0*

The app randomly stops playing then you have to listen to ads for 30 seconds before you can listen to the program you are trying to listen to. Im sick of the ads you have to listen to ads already from the programs taking a break. Fix this crappy app.

## Frequently asked questions about WJR

### Does WJR-AM have ads?

Yes, WJR-AM contains advertisements. This is common for free radio streaming applications.

### What devices support WJR-AM?

WJR-AM is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is WJR-AM updated?

The latest version of WJR-AM is 9.1.5, last updated on July 7, 2026. Updates ensure continued functionality and access to content.

### What is the user rating for WJR-AM?

WJR-AM has a rating of 3.2 stars from 18 ratings. User feedback indicates a mixed reception.

### Is WJR-AM free to download?

Yes, WJR-AM is available for free download. It is supported by advertisements.

### What age rating does WJR-AM have?

WJR-AM is rated 4+ by the app store, making it suitable for a wide audience.

### When was WJR-AM first released?

WJR-AM was first released on December 12, 2009, and has been providing content to listeners for many years.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 9.1.5 — 2026-07-07

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1137

### 9.1.4 — 2026-03-04

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1130

### 9.1.3 — 2026-02-02

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1126

### 9.1.2 — 2026-01-16

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1121

### 9.1.1 — 2025-11-14

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1114

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*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 2026-08-04.*