Best National Public Radio Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know NPR, this is the deeper bench. 247+ national public radio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top National Public Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.7★ (77K)YesNoNov 2026
2WSHU Public Radio AppWSHU Public Radio AppFree4.7★ (138)NoNoNov 2026
3NCPR Public Radio AppNCPR Public Radio AppFree5.0★ (70)NoNoNov 2026
4Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
5KUNC Public Radio AppKUNC Public Radio AppFree4.2★ (89)NoNoOct 2026
6KAZU Public Radio AppKAZU Public Radio AppFree4.5★ (95)NoNoNov 2026
7Capital Public Radio AppCapital Public Radio AppFree4.4★ (248)NoNoNov 2026
8TPR: Texas Public RadioTPR: Texas Public RadioFree4.7★ (156)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for National Public Radio

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
ðŸ“Ą News
4.7😐(77K ratings)
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#26in News
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Access a personalized stream of news, podcasts, and music from public radio. Discover new shows, enjoy live performances, and stay informed with curated content. Connect to your devices for an amplified listening experience.

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
4.7😐(138 ratings)
Free
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Listen to live public radio streams with DVR-like controls, browse on-demand content, and access news and program schedules. Save favorite stories, set alarms, and share with friends.

What We Love

  • ðŸŽĩ Great classical music selection
  • ðŸŽĩ Excellent Sunday Baroque program
  • 👍 User-friendly app interface
  • 🌐 Accessible anywhere, even remotely
  • 🎙ïļ Good NPR news integration
  • âœĻ High audio quality
  • 🚗 CarPlay compatibility

Room to Improve

  • 📉 Low volume levels
  • 🔌 Frequent connection drops
  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes
  • âģ Long loading times
  • ðŸŠĶ Outdated features (playlists)
  • ðŸšŦ Limited archived content access
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Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore content, search for stories, bookmark favorites, and use the alarm clock feature to wake up to your preferred station.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Access to NCPR anywhere
  • 👍 Great content and programming
  • 👍 Stellar news coverage
  • 👍 "On demand" content appreciated
  • 👍 Connects to roots/home
  • 👍 Simple and easy navigation
  • 👍 Well-designed app
  • 👍 Excellent local reporting
  • 👍 Convenient daily use
  • 👍 Plays live stream well
  • 👍 Great list of programs
  • 👍 Soothing voices (Donald Moe)
  • 👍 Photo of the day enjoyed

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Player poorly designed (older review)
  • 🐛 Last update buggy/crashing (older review)
  • 🐛 Podcasts sometimes don't play
  • ðŸĪ” Wish for less music, more news

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FAQ about National Public Radio

What are the best national public radio apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our national public radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 77K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top national public radio apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and WSHU Public Radio App.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ national public radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.