Best Kqed Public Radio Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ kqed public radio apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Kqed Public Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1KQED: Bay Area Culture & NewsKQED: Bay Area Culture & NewsFree4.9★ (9.4K)YesNoNov 2026
2NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (77K)YesNoNov 2026
3Aspen Public Radio KAJXAspen Public Radio KAJXFree2.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
4Kansas Public RadioKansas Public RadioFree4.6★ (72)NoNoOct 2026
5KLCC Public Radio AppKLCC Public Radio AppFree4.6★ (107)NoNoOct 2026
6WDCB Public RadioWDCB Public RadioFree4.9★ (336)NoNoNov 2026
7KRCL Public Radio AppKRCL Public Radio AppFree4.9★ (177)NoNoNov 2026
8KUNC Public Radio AppKUNC Public Radio AppFree4.2★ (89)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Kqed Public Radio

KQED: Bay Area Culture & News#1

KQED: Bay Area Culture & News by KQED Inc.

Read, Listen, and Watch
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.9😊(9.4K ratings)
FreeAds
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Access trusted local news, live radio, and television streams from the Bay Area. Discover original podcasts and video series, and stay updated on community events. Personalize your feed with topics that interest you most.

What We Love

  • 🚀 High-quality content
  • 👍 Reliable local news source
  • 🚀 Convenient app for listening
  • 🚀 Pledge-free stream
  • 👍 Informative and thought-provoking programs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🐛 Sync issues between app and live radio
  • 🐛 Unreliable streaming
NPR: National & Local News#2

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7😐(77K ratings)
FreeAds
#21in News
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Access breaking news, in-depth stories, and personalized audio streams from public radio. Discover podcasts, enjoy live music performances, and stream radio content from across the country. Enhance your listening experience with smart features and support public media.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great but loses track after inactivity
  • 🚀 Excellent content
  • 🚀 Very high quality and reliable news
  • 🚀 Balanced and well-presented/organized news
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Slick and user friendly interface
  • 🚀 Eclectic selection of interesting articles and radio shows
  • 🚀 Comprehensive and responsive
  • 🚀 Keeps me up to date on the world in an intelligent and critical manner

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
  • 🐛 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Biased and unbalanced content
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Glitchy and inconsistent playback
  • 🐛 Excessive data usage
  • 🐛 Cluttered and confusing interface
  • 🐛 Loses playlist and other key features

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FAQ about Kqed Public Radio

What are the best kqed public radio apps for iPhone?
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News tops our kqed public radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 9.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top kqed public radio apps we rank are free to download, including KQED: Bay Area Culture & News and NPR: National & Local News.
KQED: Bay Area Culture & News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ kqed public radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.