# WABE Public Broadcasting vs GPB Classical

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPB Classical at 100% against WABE Public Broadcasting's 57%. GPB Classical also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0). WABE Public Broadcasting's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 24). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

GPB Classical holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WABE Public Broadcasting has 216 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of WABE Public Broadcasting's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPB Classical's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WABE Public Broadcasting | GPB Classical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabe-public-broadcasting/id567615999/reviews) | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb-classical/id6443334692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ATLANTA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COLLABORATIVE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/567616002) | [GPB Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/455158043) |

## What reviewers say

### WABE Public Broadcasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wabe-public-broadcasting/id567615999)

Stream live radio and TV programming, and access on-demand content from your favorite shows. Features include DVR-like controls for live and on-demand playback, parental controls for kids' content, and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, On-demand TV and radio programs, DVR-like playback controls, PBS Kids content with parental controls, Program schedule access, Sleep timer and alarm clock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📻 Reliable access to live stream radio anytime
- 📰 Trusted fact-based news reporting
- 🎵 Excellent classical music programming
- 🎙️ Comprehensive NPR content and podcasts
- 👍 User-friendly and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 🐛 Stream drops after an hour of listening
- 📢 Excessive sponsor ads interrupting stories mid-broadcast
- 📢 Same ads repeating multiple times in succession
- 🔄 Audio loops and repeats content

**Reported bugs**

- App hangs when pressing 'listen live' button
- Continuous looping of 15-30 second audio segments
- Dead air followed by repeated content
- Ads play over stories instead of pausing them
- App crashes when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Cleaner, less cluttered interface design
- Autoplay feature to resume last stream on opening
- Keyboard shortcuts for launching streams
- Easy in-app donation functionality
- Access to archived/previously aired segments


### GPB Classical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gpb-classical/id6443334692)

Listen to live classical music streams and exclusive 24/7 shows from Georgia Public Broadcasting. Features include a sleep timer, alarm clock, and easy sharing of programs with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Live stream of GPB's Classical music station, Exclusive 24/7 streams of popular shows, Sleep timer, Alarm clock, Share stories and programs

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WABE Public Broadcasting free?

WABE Public Broadcasting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPB Classical free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WABE Public Broadcasting or GPB Classical?

GPB Classical is rated higher. WABE Public Broadcasting averages 4.0 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while GPB Classical averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.

### Do WABE Public Broadcasting or GPB Classical have ads?

Neither WABE Public Broadcasting nor GPB Classical shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WABE Public Broadcasting or GPB Classical?

WABE Public Broadcasting ships an update every 3 months, and GPB Classical every 3 months. Most recently, WABE Public Broadcasting was updated on September 17, 2026 and GPB Classical on September 16, 2026.

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