WNYC vs LVSEA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Live broadcast streaming
- On-demand news and commentary
- Podcast saving for offline listening
- Local and national headline updates
- Music live streams
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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.
LVSEA
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LVSEA is the official mobile application of the LVSEA. It allows LVSEA Members to learn about their union, stay on top of major events, get news, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LVSEA at weekly against WNYC's every 2 months. WNYC's advantage is chart position (#124 vs unranked) and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WNYC ships an update every 2 months, LVSEA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WNYC | LVSEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (796 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 796 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New York Public Radio | Prometheus 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
LVSEA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WNYC
No in-app purchases
LVSEA
No in-app purchases
