Comparison

WNYC vs NCCFT Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WNYC

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
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Join the New York conversation wherever you are. Our app lets you hear the best live and on-demand news, commentary, culture reporting, storytelling and music. Listen to our live broadcast to get the latest from WNYC, NPR, the BBC and our partners in public media. Save podcasts for offline listening. Get easy access to the latest news updates and the most talked-about local and national headlines from Gothamist and NPR, so you can catch up quickly whenever you want. And listen to great music from the New Sounds and WQXR live streams. WNYC is a listener-supported public radio station. Your financial support helps make possible our programming, broadcasting and digital innovation.

About

NCCFT Connect

Features
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NCCFT is the official mobile application of the Nassau Community College Federation of Teachers. It allows NCCFT Members to learn about their union, stay on top of major events, get news, and more.

Screenshots

WNYC4 screens
NCCFT Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NCCFT Connect at every 10 days against WNYC's every 2 months. WNYC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WNYC ships an update every 2 months, NCCFT Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WNYC versus NCCFT Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWNYCNCCFT Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (794 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings794 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew York Public RadioPrometheus Labor Communications, Inc.

Bugs and requests

WNYC

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

NCCFT Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WNYC

No in-app purchases

None

NCCFT Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WNYC free?
WNYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NCCFT Connect free?
NCCFT Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WNYC or NCCFT Connect have ads?
Neither WNYC nor NCCFT Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WNYC or NCCFT Connect?
WNYC ships an update every 2 months, and NCCFT Connect every 10 days. Most recently, WNYC was updated on October 26, 2026 and NCCFT Connect on October 25, 2026.

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