Comparison

IPR Studio One vs WNXP

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

Head to head
About

IPR Studio One

Discover unique artists and genres like rock, pop, indie, and alternative. Listen live to local radio, pause and rewind audio, and watch live sets. Stay updated on music news, upcoming shows, and find local record stores.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Pause and rewind live audio
  • Artist and show discovery
  • Music news updates
  • Concert listings
  • Playlist browsing
  • Background playback
Features
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Experience Studio One anytime, anywhere. It's the music you love from Studio One on Iowa Public Radio, plus everything you need to know about the upcoming shows and up-and-coming artists in Iowa. Studio One is your ONE place to discover artists you won't hear anywhere else. You'll find the best in rock, pop, indie and alternative, then and now. It's your daily playlist, hand-picked by local DJs, and not the same old algorithms. With the Studio One App, you can listen live to Studio One 94.1 in Des Moines — from anywhere. Pause and rewind live audio. Watch live sets and music videos. Check out our playlists. And get the latest music news from Iowa and across the nation. More Music. More Features. No Commercial Breaks. • Control live radio like never before. Pause and pick up right where you left off. Rewind to re-listen to a song that caught your ear. Fast forward to catch up to the broadcast. • Scroll an up-to-the-minute playlist to learn what you're listening to or what you just heard. • Watch live shows you missed and read about what — and WHO — is coming up. • Listen to Studio One in the background while you use other apps. Or set it down and control the music from your lock screen. • Share the song playing to introduce your friends to the music you love. • Set an alarm or sleep timer to wake up or doze off to the sounds of Studio One. • See what concerts are coming to Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and more, with fresh lists of the shows you can't miss this weekend and in the months ahead. • Find a record store near you to discover more great music or track down an album you heard on Studio One. The Studio One App is brought to you by Studio One, Iowa Public Radio’s alternative music station, in collaboration with Public Media Apps. We're here to help you rediscover your love of music, explore the sounds that inspire you and get out and support a vibrant Iowa music scene. www.iprstudioone.org www.publicmediapps.com

About

WNXP

Stream live radio, catch up on missed segments with pause and rewind, and access program schedules. This app also includes a built-in alarm and allows access to podcasts and archives.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind)
  • Program schedule
  • Built-in alarm clock
  • Podcast and archive access
  • Background audio playback
Features
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WNXP App: Listen to WNXP wherever you are. The WNXP App lets you stream 91.1 FM live, connect to CarPlay, catch what you missed with pause and rewind controls, check the program schedule and start your day with WNXP using the built-in alarm clock. App features * Live listening with DVR-like controls: Pause, rewind and fast forward the live stream. Step away for a minute, then pick up right where you left off! * Listen anywhere: Take WNXP with you when you’re traveling. * Program schedule: See what’s playing now and what’s coming up on WNXP. * Background audio: Keep listening while you browse the web or check your email. * Send us a message: Reach the station with a voicemail through the Send Message feature. * Podcasts + archives: Listen back to WNXP podcasts and other on-demand content. * More from WNXP: Quick access to Instagram, TikTok and additional station resources. The WNXP App is brought to you by the great people at Nashville Public Radio and Public Media Apps.  We work to provide our valued listeners with great mobile solutions. https://wnxp.org/  http://www.publicmediaapps.com

Screenshots

IPR Studio One4 screens
WNXP4 screens

Verdict

The call

IPR Studio One and WNXP are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IPR Studio One against 5.0 for WNXP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 49 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IPR Studio One ships an update every 2 months, WNXP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
IPR Studio One versus WNXP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIPR Studio OneWNXP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (45 ratings)5.0 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4549 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB39 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIOWA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO

Customer experience

IPR Studio One

All ratings45 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

WNXP

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IPR Studio One

No in-app purchases

None

WNXP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IPR Studio One free?
IPR Studio One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WNXP free?
WNXP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IPR Studio One or WNXP?
IPR Studio One and WNXP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45 and 49 ratings respectively.
Do IPR Studio One or WNXP have ads?
Neither IPR Studio One nor WNXP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IPR Studio One or WNXP?
IPR Studio One ships an update every 2 months, and WNXP every 3 months. Most recently, IPR Studio One was updated on September 21, 2026 and WNXP on September 19, 2026.

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