WMNF Player vs Classical WSMR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WMNF Player
Stream live and on-demand content from a non-commercial, listener-supported community radio station. Enjoy eclectic music, independent news, and public affairs programming with features like DVR controls, program schedules, and personalized show selections. Stay connected with station updates and social media.
- Live listening with DVR controls
- On-demand podcasts and programs
- Program schedule
- Background audio playback
- CarPlay connectivity
- Customizable 'My Show' section
- Send message feature
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Listen online to WMNF's broadcast and digital channels. Keep up to date with our news, public affairs, and station info. WMNF is non-commercial, listener-supported community radio at 88.5FM for Tampa Bay and wmnf.org everywhere. We feature eclectic music and independent, news and public affairs. App features * Live listening with DVR-like controls: Pause, rewind and fast forward the live stream or three other HD channels. Step away for a minute, then pick up right where you left off! * Listen anywhere: Take WMNF with you when you’re traveling. * Program schedule: See what’s playing now and what’s coming up on WMNF. * Background audio: Keep listening while you browse the web or check your email. * Connect with CarPlay. * Comprehensive playlists. * Create a custom section of your favorite shows with the My Show feature. * Send us a message: Reach the station with a voicemail through the Send Message feature. * Podcasts & On Demand: Listen back to WMNF podcasts and music programs via the On Demand section. * View current weather, weather related news, and updates. * More from WMNF: Quick access to WMNF Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn profiles. The WMNF App is brought to you by the great people at WMNF Community Radio and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://www.wmnf.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
Classical WSMR
Listen to live radio streams of Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9. Access the FM radio schedule, discover live performances, and stay updated with the latest classical music news.
- Live radio streaming
- FM radio schedule
- Live performance highlights
- Classical music news updates
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The WSMR App allows you to listen to all of WSMR's programs. The app provides live streaming of the radio channel, Classical WSMR 89.1 and 103.9, in addition to the FM Radio Schedule. You can also check out live performances and the latest classical news.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Classical WSMR at 100% against WMNF Player's 56%. Classical WSMR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Classical WSMR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of WMNF Player's written reviews are positive against 100% of Classical WSMR's.
WMNF Player ships an update every 2 months, Classical WSMR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WMNF Player | Classical WSMR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (73 ratings) | 5.0 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WMNF Community Radio | University of South Florida |
Customer experience
WMNF Player
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In-app purchases
WMNF Player
No in-app purchases
Classical WSMR
No in-app purchases
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