1. Home
  2. Topics
  3. Wamu

Best Wamu Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our wamu list covers 245+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Wamu Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NPR: National & Local NewsNPR: National & Local NewsFree4.6★ (70K)YesNoAug 2026
2WNYCWNYCFree4.5★ (793)NoNoAug 2026
3TuneIn Radio: Music & SportsTuneIn Radio: Music & SportsFree4.7★ (1.1M)YesYesAug 2026
4WBURWBURFree4.9★ (4K)YesNoAug 2026
5AP NewsAP NewsFree4.6★ (359K)YesNoAug 2026
6Classical Music & Jazz WRTIClassical Music & Jazz WRTIFree4.7★ (497)NoNoAug 2026
7Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoAug 2026
8WGVU Public Media AppWGVU Public Media AppFree4.6★ (13)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Wamu

NPR: National & Local News#1

NPR: National & Local News by NPR

Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😐(70K ratings)
FreeAds
#26in News
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 1
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 2
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 3
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 4
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 5
NPR: National & Local News screenshot 6

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App used 79GB of data in two weeks
  • 🐛 Broken, freezes, and crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Poor UI with ads
WNYC#2

WNYC by New York Public Radio

Tap into the NY conversation
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.5😐(793 ratings)
Free
WNYC screenshot 1
WNYC screenshot 2
WNYC screenshot 3
WNYC screenshot 4
WNYC screenshot 5
WNYC screenshot 6

Access live and on-demand news, commentary, culture, storytelling, and music from New York's public radio station and its partners. Save podcasts for offline listening and stay updated on local and national headlines.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great station, great app
  • 📻 Excellent content and programming
  • 🌐 Access to WNYC anywhere
  • 🔍 Helpful discovery features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, buggy, and unstable
  • 🔇 Frequent audio issues and disconnects
  • 🔁 Struggles to resume playback after interruptions
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports#3

TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports by TuneIn

Listen to News & FM Stations
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
4.7😞(1.1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#13in Music
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 1
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 2
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 3
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 4
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 5
TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports screenshot 6

Access over 100,000 live radio stations worldwide, plus exclusive news, sports, music, podcasts, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized streams and on-demand content across all your devices.

What We Love

  • 🌎 Access to global radio stations
  • 🎧 Wide selection of content
  • 👍 Convenient for listening on-the-go
  • 🚀 Generally stable performance

Room to Improve

  • 🔈 Excessive and repetitive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent playback issues (buffering, skipping, repeating)
  • 💸 Expensive subscription model

More Wamu apps to explore

4
WBUR
WBUR
WBUR
by 90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station
Free

Access live radio streams and on-demand podcasts from a public media organization. Enjoy news briefs, trending stories, and the ability to download episodes for offline listening. Supports CarPlay for in-car use.

Live radio streamSignature podcastsHourly news briefs
📡 News
(4K)
ad-supported
5
AP News
AP News
AP News
Breaking World & Local News
Free

Get breaking world and local news, along with trending headlines. This app offers a personalized news feed, custom alerts, and in-depth content hubs for major events. Access award-winning photos, videos, and articles.

Breaking news updatesLocal news coveragePersonalized news feed
📡 News
(359K)
ad-supported
6
Classical Music & Jazz WRTI
Classical Music & Jazz WRTI
Classical Music & Jazz WRTI
by Temple University
Free

Discover curated classical and jazz music streams from a leading public radio station. Enjoy live broadcasts, real-time playlists, and engaging hosts. Access on-demand arts stories and use built-in sleep and alarm timers.

Live classical music streamLive jazz streamReal-time playlists
🎵 Music
(497)
free
7
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
Audio and video podcasts
Free

Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.

Listen and watch podcastsDownload and play offlinePersonalized recommendations
🎬 Entertainment
(2.1M)
free with in-app purchases
8
WGVU Public Media App
WGVU Public Media App
WGVU Public Media App
by Grand Valley State University - WGVU
Free

Listen to and watch live radio and television broadcasts, with DVR-like controls to pause and rewind. Explore on-demand content, search for programs, and set alarms to wake up to your favorite station.

Live audio/video streamingPause, rewind, and fast forward live streamsOn-demand content access
🎵 Music
(13)
ad-supported
9
WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts
WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts
WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts
Member supported public media
Free

Stream live radio, access on-demand audio stories, and immerse yourself in local and national podcasts. Rewind live broadcasts, replay past shows, and build a personalized listening queue for a seamless audio experience tailored to your schedule.

Rewindable live radio streamReplay past shows from the last weekExtensive podcast library
📡 News
(2.8K)
free
10
Capital Public Radio App
Capital Public Radio App
Capital Public Radio App
by Capital Public Radio
Free

Listen to live public radio, pause and rewind, and explore on-demand content. Search for stories, bookmark favorites, and set alarms to wake up to your preferred station. Access programs from multiple providers with ease.

Live streaming with DVR controlsOn-demand program accessSearch public radio content
📡 News
(237)
free
11
WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR
WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR
WUWM Milwaukee’s NPR
by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE
Free

Listen to live public radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore content, set alarms, and share stories with friends and family.

Live audio streamingPause and rewind live audioOn-demand program access
📡 News
(92)
free
12
Npr Radio
Npr Radio
Npr Radio
Npr News
Free

Listen to live NPR Radio broadcasts with a simple and easy-to-use interface. Enjoy music and NPR news 24/7. This app provides a straightforward way to access live radio streams.

Live NPR Radio broadcastsEasy-to-use interface24/7 music and news
🎵 Music
(1)
free
13
WBEZ
WBEZ
WBEZ
Chicago's NPR News Station
Free

Listen to Chicago's NPR news station live or on-demand. Access local and national news, podcasts, and investigative journalism from WBEZ and its partners. Catch up on missed shows with rewind functionality.

Live radio streamingOn-demand audio featuresPodcast library
📡 News
(623)
ad-supported
14
WAMC Public Radio
WAMC Public Radio
WAMC Public Radio
by WAMC
Free

Stream live public radio programming from a network serving seven northeastern states. Catch up on NPR news and local stories, and access on-demand content on your mobile device.

Live radio streamingNPR news updatesLocal story coverage
📡 News
(99)
free
15
WOSU Public Media App
WOSU Public Media App
WOSU Public Media App
by WOSU Public Media
Free

Stream live radio and TV broadcasts, and access on-demand content from your favorite shows. Enjoy DVR-like controls for live streams and recorded programs, plus integrated schedules and easy sharing. Includes PBS Kids content with parental controls and a sleep timer.

Live radio and TV streamingOn-demand content accessDVR-like controls (pause, rewind, fast forward)
📡 News
(143)
free with in-app purchases
16
WEMU Radio
WEMU Radio
WEMU Radio
Community NPR & Jazz Station
Free

Listen to live and on-demand jazz, blues, and news from a community NPR station. Enjoy DVR-like controls for live streams, explore past programs, and set alarms. Stay informed and entertained with local content.

Live streaming with pause/rewindOn-demand program accessProgram schedule integration
🎵 Music
(4)
free
17
KENW
KENW
KENW
KENW
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)
18
KUT News 90.5
KUT News 90.5
KUT News 90.5
Austin’s NPR Station
Free

Access national and local news from Austin's NPR station, featuring programming from NPR, PRI, and the BBC. Stay informed with news stories, important alerts, and podcast episodes directly from your mobile device.

24-hour news and information streamLocal and national news storiesImportant news alerts and notifications
📡 News
(15)
free
19
WKU Public Media App
WKU Public Media App
WKU Public Media App
by Western Kentucky University, WKU Public Radio
Free

Access WKU's radio and TV programs on demand or live. Enjoy PBS Kids content with parental controls, view program schedules, and set reminders for your favorite shows. Easily share content with friends and family.

On-demand radio and TV contentLive radio streamingPBS Kids content with parental controls
🎵 Music
(16)
free
20
WMRA Radio
WMRA Radio
WMRA Radio
by James Madison University
Free

Listen to live radio streams, pause and rewind live audio, and access on-demand programs. Explore schedules, bookmark content, and set alarms to wake up to your favorite stations. Share stories and programs easily with friends and family.

Live streaming with pause/rewindOn-demand program accessIntegrated program schedules
📡 News
(47)
free

FAQ about Wamu

What are the best wamu apps for iPhone?
NPR: National & Local News tops our wamu apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 70K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top wamu apps we rank are free to download, including NPR: National & Local News and WNYC.
NPR: National & Local News shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ wamu apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The NPR app provides access to the latest news, in-depth stories, and a personalized stream of audio content from public radio. It also features a wide selection of podcasts, live radio streams, and music content, including Tiny Desk Concerts.
Key features include a personalized NPR One stream, a curated podcast library with editor recommendations, full Tiny Desk Concert videos, live radio streaming, and connectivity with devices like Chromecast and Apple CarPlay. Users can also integrate with smart speakers.

Related searches

wamu 88.5