# WNIR 100 FM-The Talk of Akron — user reviews > 54 indexed App Store user reviews of WNIR 100 FM by WNIR Radio, rated 4.58/5 from 424 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnir-100-fm-the-talk-of-akron/id408951947/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnir-100-fm-the-talk-of-akron/id408951947.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 333 · 4★ 53 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 21 ## What do users think of WNIR 100 FM? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📻 High-quality talk radio content and hosts - 🌍 Accessible streaming from anywhere globally - 👍 Open format allowing diverse viewpoints - 📰 Excellent local news coverage - 🎙️ Engaging and entertaining personalities - 💬 Interactive caller participation - 🏠 Great for nostalgic listeners outside Ohio **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections - 📱 Unreliable streaming on iPhone - 🔋 Battery drain issues - ⚠️ Regional streaming restrictions - 😠 Controversial political content and bias - 🤐 Hosts cutting off and hanging up on callers - 📡 Unstable connection and audio cutouts **Commonly reported bugs** - App unable to stream in certain regions - Incompatible with latest Apple phone updates - Random stream stops with 'can't get station information' error - App freezes and won't open on first attempt - High-pitched audio squeal - Background battery drain when app is running - Server connectivity failures - Audio cuts out frequently during streaming **Most requested features** - Update app for latest iOS compatibility - Restore website link in app - Improve app stability and reliability - Better caller management system - Remove or replace ABC news feed - Enhanced support ticket response system ## Newest reviews (15 of 54) ### 2/5 — Not working!!!!! *2025-01-23, version 5.52.1933* Not getting a 5 star until the app starts working again. It’s been not working for Weeks!!! ### 4/5 — Talk show host needs to be more informative *2020-11-18, version 5.52.1927* I’ve listen to the 10-3 show and it seems the talk show host doesn’t try to make the topics interesting I’ve noticed he will let the call in guest do all the talking and he’s not really educated on the topics at hand. A lot of times the guest will want him to engage in the conversation and he doesn’t say anything. ### 4/5 — The station is great! *2020-10-08, version 5.52.1927* Since I moved from Ohio to Arizona I listen on the app. And the app is not stable. Cuts out often and not the best. ### 5/5 — Open formats *2020-10-06, version 5.52.1927* No matter you view on life and all that go’s with it the open format of this station definitely give you a place to voice your opinion . It also gives all people the ability to show the world how stupid you are !! LOL in all seriousness this station and format is amazing !!! It is by far the best station and has the best radio hosts in the world !!! ### 5/5 — OH/FL listeners *2020-03-31, version 5.52.1922* We love this radio station! We are snowbirds and listen on the App in Florida. I get all my news and information for Ohio from your station. We listen to WNIR in the car on the way to and from Florida. We have installed the App on our TV. All of your announcers are very informative and entertaining. I especially like to listen to Jim Isabella. ### 5/5 — Good station *2020-03-19, version 5.52.1922* Common sense factual talk radio ### 5/5 — Love this station *2019-11-28, version 5.52.1922* Thank goodness I have the app so I can listen in South Carolina. Really enjoy Jim Isabella, Couchburner and Bob. I’m from Akron/Canton so it’s a taste of “home”. ### 5/5 — WNIR *2019-11-21, version 5.52.1922* Love this radio station.. have listened for years. Was very difficult to get in with the radio. Very accessible by the internet Love couch and the whole gang ### 3/5 — Just an innocent observation *2019-08-17, version 5.52.1922* Sad downer pessimism constantly from French will never sustain or support any kind of good ratings unfortunately does not fit in what’s so ever with the morning crew especially, got to put him in another place.. the rest of the crew is so nice , kind, so caring and considerate in every way it is just sad that you have to even listen to the inconsistent rants and annoying raves of this out of place radio personality ### 2/5 — Love wnir, app stinks *2019-03-27, version 5.52.1922* I love WNIR , but this app stinks . It constantly cuts off on my iPhone . Hopefully this can get fixed ! ### 5/5 — Love this station!! *2019-02-21, version 5.52.1922* Finally, journalist, radio hosts, that keep the line of communication open and up for grabs. We need this more now than ever!! Been listening to this station for a few yrs now and with all things wrong in the reporting of news, I’m glad to see a station/show/ report/ that allows us the details all the while the opinion to question everything. Great station!!! Love you all! ### 5/5 — Steve *2019-02-09, version 5.52.1922* Best in the USA!!! Thanks Steve ### 4/5 — Me *2018-10-17, version 5.52.1922* It’s great when it’s working. ### 5/5 — Honest talk *2018-08-15, version 5.52.1922* I love WNIR. I listen all day. At work, in the car, working in the yard. The gang in the morning, John till 3 then Golic and Jim later on ### 4/5 — WNIR *2018-06-09, version 5.52.1922* The one talk program that I listen to at home and at work. I like the local views that are reflected in the callers. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — New update doesn’t work *2025-12-13, version 43648909.1* Says unable to stream in your region ### 1/5 — Not the talk of Akron *2024-10-09, version 5.52.1933* I listen frequently to the afternoon hosts and the evening ones who are syndicated. I find that they push the "stolen election" fallacy and disconnect almost all who disagree with their opinions. They then call them "idiots" and " libtards." I find this offensive and pushing the lies of trump to a public radio audience should be stopped. Fox News received serious monetary consequences for passing along false information. These hosts should face the same. Now they are erroneously blaming Biden or Harris for the hurricane response, instead of understanding that the House has to pass a spending bill for bigger relief and faster responses. Where are the House members? On break and the Speaker will not call them back, even for this serious emergency. Just advertise this station as a right-wing, biased, conservative station that will entertain all the conspiracies out there and report them as the truth! ### 1/5 — Update your app please ! *2024-04-08, version 5.52.1927* Apple phone with latest update won’t play your app . Please update your app !!!! ### 1/5 — Crazy Trump People! *2021-01-05, version 5.52.1927* i have been listening to WNIR since 1990. always loved that i could hear BOTH sides. Howie + Joe that is no longer true. WNIR is far right radicals and that makes me sick. i removed WNIR from my daily radio listening. 🇺🇸God Bless America ♥️🤍💙 ### 1/5 — App not working *2019-11-25, version 5.52.1922* I miss listening on iPhone. ### 1/5 — Don'tget *2015-11-19, version 1.0.1908* He offended refugees and hates the Browns, extremely racist guy!!! Don't get it unless you need something to help your schizophrenic loneliness. Please don't get it!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Crappy streaming app *2015-02-25, version 1.0.1908* Don't bother. The stream is unreliable, and you'll just get frustrated trying to follow a conversation or the news. I've clicked on the Support link and filed at least 12 support tickets, and have NEVER gotten a response. ### 1/5 — FAIL II *2011-01-25, version 1.0.1908* How Lame!! Was up for 1/2 a day today, now cant connet to server. This streaming company under-estimated the bandwidth WNIR fans can burn. ### 1/5 — Never works *2011-01-24, version 1.0.1908* Hasn't work ever! ### 1/5 — Is this supposed to do something? *2011-01-23, version 1.0.1908* Installed the app. Found after a couple hours it was still running in the background and drained my battery. Never once heard any type of sound. Figured it would be fixed after 5 days. Wow another Akron joke. Kent too. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — WNIR Entertainment Plus *2026-05-02, version 43648909.3* I wake up to WNIR Morning Show. It provides me with everything I need to know to start the day… news, weather and traffic. PS: Phil- Hoping for a speedy recovery. Miss you! ### 5/5 — Great show *2023-01-28, version 5.52.1927* I listen to this show everyday & love the morning show with Phil Ferguson he makes me laugh & gets my day started in the right direction. I would listen more during the day but don’t like all the negativity & the host cuts people off and talks over them & hangs up on them. I do like the Bob Golic he keeps it real. I just heard Mark Richard’s will be returning soon he will be missed what a great job he has done over the years very knowledgeable about many topics. I try to stay positive about things but on the downside yesterday a guy called the morning show & called Mark Richards on the 3:00 show & Mark asked him that you normally call the morning show & the caller said he didn’t call the morning show today. Not sure if there’s a way to keep callers to one call a day but this happens often. Mr Game Changer ### 5/5 — Bushman *2022-03-07, version 5.52.1927* Why is this guy on your sight? ### 5/5 — Excellent Radio *2021-08-26, version 5.52.1927* These guys talk about everything. With no fear. ### 5/5 — Booshman, I’m your favorite caller ! *2021-03-25, version 5.52.1927* I’m the Booshman caller ! Everyone loves my commentary. I was Jim Izzaballa’s mentor. I got him to do the show in the evening 7-11pm. He’s doing a great job. I coached Bob Golic for the Cleveland Browns, then got him into radio, as a host here 3-7pm. I got Couch Burner John Denning to do the 10am to 3pm show, after I fixed him up with my ex wife. Their happily married now. We are all informative and entertaining. It’s real people, who can call and talk about whatever we want, political, sports, family issues, current events etc, or be humorous. Your First Ammendment Right exercised daily. It’s mostly local N.E. Ohio callers, within the 100.1 FM radio listening limits, but also people from all over the United States or other countries. It’s even better if your a daily caller like I am. Looking forward to hearing from you too ! ### 5/5 — 🍻 *2020-10-24, version 5.52.1927* I love the app they just need to get rid of ABC news. It’s the same thing all day🤬 ### 5/5 — Love this app *2020-10-19, version 5.52.1927* We love listening to Jim Isabella at night. With this app, we are able to listen wherever we travel. ### 5/5 — Great talk *2020-10-11, version 5.52.1927* Interesting and relaxing to listen to. Both sides get time to air their views. No baseball games to bore you just good talk. Give it a try and listen a bit. I use the app when I travel ### 5/5 — LOVE LOVE THIS STATION *2020-10-06, version 5.52.1927* Have been a fan since about the late 80’s. Have it on almost all the time. Have used the app for years, in South Carolina, and now in Columbus. I get bent out of shape when I can’t get the audio, sometimes all day, doesn’t happen often. ### 5/5 — 35 Year Listener *2020-10-06, version 5.52.1927* I moved out of the state, but still listen on-line every day. This is the best in the nation. --- *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 2026-08-13.*