CRB Classical vs WRR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CRB Classical
Stream centuries of timeless classical music for free. Enjoy 24/7 programming and exclusive on-demand broadcasts from Boston-based ensembles. This app is your perfect companion for any part of your day.
- Free music streaming
- 24/7 classical programming
- Exclusive on-demand broadcasts
- Boston Symphony Orchestra content
- Works on smartphone, laptop, smart speaker
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Step into a musical oasis with the CRB Classical App. Carry centuries of timeless music in your pocket and stream it free on your smartphone, laptop, or smart speaker. Enjoy 24/7 programming from WCRB and hear exclusive on-demand Classical Radio Boston broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and other Massachusetts-based ensembles. Whether you’re waking up, working, or unwinding, CRB Classical is your companion throughout the day.
WRR
Stream live classical music and on-demand content from NPR Music and KXT. Access program schedules, search for shows, and set alarms. Enjoy easy navigation across three public radio services.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand content
- Program schedule
- Alarm clock
- Search functionality
- Multiple radio services
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WRR 101 App: The all-new WRR app allows you to listen to live classical music from WRR 101.1, listen to and read on-demand content from KXT and NPR Music, and view the program schedule all at once. You can search for programs and wake up to WRR with the alarm clock. The app’s clean layout allows for easy navigation and the ability to switch between our three radio services, providing easier access to KERA News and music from KXT 91.7. The WRR app is brought to you by the people at Public Media for North Texas and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support WRR by becoming a member today! www.wrr101.org www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
CRB Classical and WRR both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of WRR's written reviews are positive against 49% of CRB Classical's. WRR also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). CRB Classical's advantage is ratings volume (350 vs 87). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CRB Classical against 4.9 for WRR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 350 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of CRB Classical's written reviews are positive against 93% of WRR's.
CRB Classical ships an update every 7 months, WRR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CRB Classical | WRR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (350 ratings) | 4.9 (87 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 350 — better | 87 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WGBH Educational Foundation | NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. |
Customer experience
CRB Classical
WRR
In-app purchases
CRB Classical
No in-app purchases
WRR
No in-app purchases
