WBUR vs The Democrat App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WBUR
Access live radio streams and on-demand podcasts from a public media organization. Enjoy news briefs, trending stories, and the ability to download episodes for offline listening. Supports CarPlay for in-car use.
- Live radio stream
- Signature podcasts
- Hourly news briefs
- Download episodes
- CarPlay support
- On-demand listening
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Looking for trusted news and stories? The WBUR App is the best way to get news from Greater Boston and beyond with our live stream and signature podcasts all in one place. Play, pause, rewind (and play again) live radio shows from the award-winning teams at WBUR and NPR. On Point, Here & Now, Circle Round, Endless Thread and more are all at your fingertips. You’ll also: + Stay in the know with hourly local and national audio news briefs + Listen on demand to your favorite shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace + Download episodes of award-winning podcasts for offline listening. + Play daily word games and test your news knowledge with our weekly Boston News Quiz. + Catch the latest events happening at WBUR CitySpace. Our journalism is funded by you, our listeners. Thanks for choosing WBUR, Boston’s NPR news.
The Democrat App
Discover Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot. Take a political match quiz to see which candidates align with your values and stay informed on the latest political news. Get involved by tracking civic tasks and registering to vote.
- Find candidates on your ballot
- Political match quiz
- Compare candidate positions
- Watch independent and mainstream media
- Stay updated on political headlines
- Civic checklist and voter registration
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The Democrat App is your home for every election. Find the Democratic candidates and officials on your ballot, learn exactly where they stand, and discover which ones match your values. Enter your ZIP code and instantly see who represents you and who's running in your area — from Congress down to your state legislature. WHAT YOU CAN DO See Your Elected Officials Look up the representatives and candidates for your exact districts. Know who's on your ballot before you vote. Take the Political Match Quiz Answer questions on the issues you care about, then see a personalized match score for every candidate. Find the ones who truly represent you. Your Match Results See where you land and how each candidate compares to your positions — clearly, side by side. Watch Independent & Mainstream Media The latest independent and mainstream media. Progressive voices and trusted news video, all in one place. Stay on Top of the News The latest political headlines from reliable sources, updated throughout the day. Get Involved Track your civic checklist, register to vote, and stay ready for every election. Built for Democrats, progressives, and anyone who wants to vote informed. Free to use. The Democrat App is an independent civic engagement platform and is not affiliated with the Democratic Party or any campaign.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Democrat App at none against WBUR's shown. The Democrat App also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). WBUR's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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.
The Democrat App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WBUR has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
WBUR ships an update every 6 weeks, The Democrat App monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WBUR | The Democrat App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WBUR | MATTHEW MILAD ALIBAKHSH |
Customer experience
WBUR
The Democrat App
Bugs and requests
WBUR
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when switching between audio sources
- Playback does not resume after interruptions like phone calls
- Time slider inaccurate, often showing wrong position in the program
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality to find specific shows or episodes
- Improve sleep timer and alarm clock integration
- Provide an option to disable the opening ad
- Optimize the app for larger screens and modern UI
The Democrat App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WBUR
No in-app purchases
The Democrat App
No in-app purchases
