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WLS-AM 890

WLS-AM 890

by Cumulus Media

19 ratings
91 reviews
With Ads
πŸ’Ό Business
πŸ“‘ News
Free
With Ads

Details

Released
October 23, 2009
Updated
November 9, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

Developer

Cumulus Media
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Listen to your favorite radio station live from anywhere. This official app provides instant access to unique content and features. Enjoy the programming at work, home, or on the go.

βœ“Live radio streaming
βœ“Instant access to content
βœ“Listen anywhere
βœ“Official station app
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What users say about WLS

Reviews of WLS are mostly negative: the News app is rated 2.4/5 from 19 App Store ratings. What users like most: can listen to WLS live, some users find it works well. Top complaints: κ΄‘κ³  Endless commercials, app crashes frequently. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Can listen to WLS live
  • πŸ‘Some users find it works well
  • πŸ‘Static-free programming

Negative things

  • κ΄‘κ³ Endless commercials
  • πŸ›App crashes frequently
  • πŸ”ŒConnection issues
  • 🚫Unusable after updates
  • 🚫Forced registration/login
  • 🚫Pop-up ads with no exit
  • 🚫App freezes or won't open
  • 🚫Audio drops frequently
  • 🚫Volume inconsistencies
  • 🚫VPN issues
  • 🚫Tracking/cookie consent issues
  • 🚫Redundant commercials
  • 🚫App stops working
  • 🚫Poor performance
  • 🚫Not working in background
  • 🚫Requires reinstallation
  • 🚫Data usage concerns
  • 🚫Phone runs hot
  • 🚫Spanish ads
  • 🚫Landscape view only
  • 🚫No pause/resume function
  • 🚫No separate volume control
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What's New in WLS

8.2.3

November 9, 2026

Improvements and Bugfixes build #1148

User reviews

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Horrible

The fact that I can’t stay connected to the app is one thing. But also the fact I get 10minutes of adds before I can even connect to the radio is Ridiculous!
BBYEFELICIA2026

Pepe’s Taco commercial

The commercial is awful and it seems to play every 5 minutes.
KCKyra Cash

App has gotten terrible

I love WLS. I listen on the radio all the time. The old app was useful. I want to be able to go and see what shows are on today and see something about the people from the show. Possibly some news about what’s happening with the station. Instead you get a bunch of pop-ups and ads. It’s almost unusable now. I can hit the listen now button which is the only useful thing in the app. When you hit what looks like the links to today’s shows that all shows nothing pops up it’s just blank. I really wish this would be fixed.
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LLuke750Lukan

Horrible

If you want to hear the same commercial 24 times in one hour go for it
NNooooooooooooooooooz

Since update

Since update I cannot access WLS. Going to delete app after this review.
GGinger'mom
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes constantly

Bug

Connection drops frequently

Bug

App freezes or won't open

Bug

Audio stream stops intermittently

Bug

Pop-up ads without an exit option

Bug

App requires frequent reinstallation

Bug

Volume levels are inconsistent

Bug

App doesn't work with VPN

Bug

Cookie consent area is grayed out

Bug

App redirects to other station apps

Bug

App starts playing when closed

Bug

App prevents other app installations

Bug

Network error on launch

Bug

App stops working after updates

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Fix app to work reliably

Feature

Improve connection stability

Feature

Allow background playback

Feature

Remove mandatory registration

Feature

Fix pop-up ads with no exit

Feature

Add pause/resume functionality

Feature

Add separate volume control

Feature

Support portrait mode

Feature

Improve podcast loading/subscription

Feature

Fix texting integration

Feature

FAQ

Does WLS-AM 890 have ads?

Yes, WLS-AM 890 contains advertisements. Users have reported issues with endless commercials and pop-up ads with no exit.

What is the user sentiment for WLS-AM 890?

The overall user sentiment for WLS-AM 890 is negative, with frequent complaints about app crashes, connection issues, and poor performance.

How often is WLS-AM 890 updated?

The latest version of WLS-AM 890 is 8.2.3, last updated on November 9, 2026. However, users have noted that the app can become unusable after updates.

What devices does WLS-AM 890 support?

WLS-AM 890 is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

Can I listen to WLS-AM 890 offline?

The app provides access to live streaming content, but there is no mention of offline listening capabilities. Users have reported connection issues.

What are common issues with WLS-AM 890?

Common issues reported by users include frequent app crashes, connection problems, audio drops, volume inconsistencies, and the app freezing or not opening.

Is registration required for WLS-AM 890?

Yes, some users have reported forced registration or login requirements to use the app, which can be a point of frustration.

Does WLS-AM 890 have a pause/resume function?

No, users have indicated that the WLS-AM 890 app lacks a pause or resume function for its audio playback.