# WNYC vs lohud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WNYC at none against lohud's 6. WNYC also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). lohud's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. lohud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. WNYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WNYC against 4.4 for lohud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 795 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of WNYC's written reviews are positive against 37% of lohud's.

WNYC ships an update every 2 months, lohud every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WNYC | lohud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnyc/id470219771/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lohud/id518390835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 795 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **36.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#79** |
| Size | 100 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [New York Public Radio](https://appshunter.io/developer/396530754) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### WNYC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wnyc/id470219771)

Access live and on-demand news, commentary, culture, storytelling, and music from New York's public radio station and its partners. Save podcasts for offline listening and stay updated on local and national headlines.

**Highlights:** Live broadcast streaming, On-demand news and commentary, Podcast saving for offline listening, Local and national headline updates, Music live streams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great station, great app
- 📻 Excellent content and programming
- 🌐 Access to WNYC anywhere
- 🔍 Helpful discovery features
- 🔊 Reliable live streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, buggy, and unstable
- 🔇 Frequent audio issues and disconnects
- 🔁 Struggles to resume playback after interruptions
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Audio stream stops unexpectedly
- Playback controls not working
- Saved content disappearing
- Connectivity issues with cellular and WiFi

**Requested features**

- Bring back sleep timer
- Improve podcast playback and resume functionality
- Add background audio support
- Optimize UI for newer iPhone models
- Implement better connectivity handling


### lohud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lohud/id518390835)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #106 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, customize your reading experience, and enjoy offline access to stories, photos, and videos.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and alerts, Digital eNewspaper access, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, Sports coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $24.99 | per month |
| The Journal News Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| The Journal News Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to local news
- 🚀 Good app performance
- 💡 Customizable notifications
- 👍 Comprehensive local coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Subscription management problems
- Outdated content
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to suspend delivery
- More real-time news updates
- Improved obituary section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WNYC free?

WNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is lohud free?

lohud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WNYC or lohud?

WNYC is rated higher. WNYC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 795 ratings, while lohud averages 4.4 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do WNYC or lohud have ads?

lohud shows ads; WNYC does not.

### Which is updated more often, WNYC or lohud?

WNYC ships an update every 2 months, and lohud every 4 weeks. Most recently, WNYC was updated on October 29, 2026 and lohud on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*