WDET vs WGTE App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WDET
Access local Detroit news and music on the go. Stream live radio, listen to on-demand content like news rundowns and music shows, and catch up on your favorite podcasts. Share your experiences and stay informed about local events and discussions.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand news rundowns
- Music show playback
- Podcast listening
- Event listings
- Content sharing
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Description Local news and music from Detroit go wherever you go in the new WDET mobile app. Listen live or stream on demand, whenever you want. STREAM • Listen live using a stream that adapts to your signal, making it clearer and more reliable • Navigate between ALPHA, our 24-7 stream of electronic music and progressive soul, and Wayne State University college radio LISTEN ON DEMAND • Stream and read daily local news rundowns • Playback music shows and access recent playlist • Launch the latest segments from WDET’s Detroit Today, Redline & Culture City • A one-stop shop to listen to your favorite podcasts INTERACT • Share your recorded responses and #SceneFromDetroit images using “Upload & Share” • Get the scoop on what events are happening in Detroit • Join the conversation about local news topics on Twitter and Facebook under “Stay Connected” Brought to you by Detroit’s public radio station, WDET 101.9 FM Detroit. The new WDET mobile app is made possible by the supporters of WDET’s Tech Upgrade. For more information visit wdet.org.
WGTE App
Access national and local productions from WGTE Public Media on-demand. Stream live radio, view TV and radio schedules, and enjoy PBS Kids content with parental controls. Explore local podcasts and NPR content with DVR-like controls for live radio.
- On-demand national and local productions
- Live WGTE FM 91 streaming
- TV and radio schedules
- PBS Kids content with parental controls
- Local podcasts and national NPR content
- DVR-like controls for live radio
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The WGTE App: The WGTE Public Media App allows you to easily access all national and local productions available from WGTE! The app provides on-demand content of your favorite shows, the ability to listen to WGTE FM 91 live, easy access to the TV and radio schedules, PBS Kids! content with parental controls, local podcasts, national NPR content plus the ability to explore additional content! • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward) on FM 91. You can pause the live stream and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Watch live streams of special events! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing. Watch PBS programs easily from your device, no matter where you are. • Integrated TV program schedules of WGTE HD, PBS Kids!, Create and FM 91. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • Quick access to related social media channels. • Quick access to local events calendar. • Quick access to station info, help, news and contact info. Please support WGTE Public Media by becoming a member today! http://www.wgte.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WGTE App at 100% against WDET's 33%. WGTE App also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.
WGTE App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of WDET's written reviews are positive against 100% of WGTE App's.
WDET ships an update every 11 months, WGTE App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WDET | WGTE App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wayne State University | The Public Broadcasting Foundation Of Northwest Ohio |
Customer experience
WDET
WGTE App
In-app purchases
WDET
No in-app purchases
WGTE App
No in-app purchases
