WNYC

Name: WNYC
Rating: 4.5 (793 reviews)
Author: New York Public Radio

by New York Public Radio

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 6 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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News
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Last verified 6 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 793 ratings · App Store

5/5Great app
I listen to wnyc via the app every single day while I live in Detroit now. Thank you for this app, it is usually pretty clear and I don’t lose the signal. Unfortunately with the other NPR apps, like the local ones, WDET and Michigan radio, this is not the case, I often lose the signal, it has to buffer constantly and it’s very annoying. Not with wnyc, thank you so much!

angiedcat · 6 Aug 2026
2/5Very glitchy live stream
The content on WNYC is A +. This review is specifically about the functionality of the app, which is poor. This has been true for previous versions and continues with the app overhaul that occurred and all updates. The issue is with the audio not restarting when there is some interruption to the feed. For example, if you lose connection to WiFi/cell, if you get a call or text, you pause the feed, you switch from phone speaker to headphones or headphones to car etc, or any other such disruption. Sometimes, you are lucky and the stream comes back on its own. Sometimes you are semi lucky and you just need to press play to continue. Routinely, you are unlucky and the audio won’t come back. You have to close the app and restart it. And even when it does come back, you often have to re-listen to the intro advertisement, which is obviously annoying. Honestly, no other audio app I use is this glitchy. I can only imagine that the generally high reviews are more so due to the content and perhaps other features, but the live stream is primarily what I use it for, and this type of glitch occurs every day, multiple times.

domauc · 6 Aug 2026
1/5Simply terrible
This app has one basic function: open a stream from WNYC. It fails miserably at that primary function. If you start the app fresh, it will open the stream just fine. Stop the stream and want to restart it? Sorry, chump. Have to quit the app and restart. Them yon can start the stream. But only the FM stream because for some bizarre reason, they have removed the AM stream completely. Again, all the app has do it open a URL and play the resulting stream and it fails at this task all the time. If you could click one link in a web browser and then have to restart the browser, you would be infuriated. That is the case here, but the case is so limited it is absurd it doesn’t work.

Uncontained7890 · 6 Aug 2026
2/5Still unstable
This app is a downgrade from the previous one. Any time my audio is interrupted - by a call, or a video that opens in another window - the WNYC audio will not restart. I have to force quit and then restart the app just to get it to continue playing. Sometimes even if I manually pause the audio (to hear a subway announcement for example) and then press play it won’t restart. This is literally the most basic functionality of an audio app and must be built into any iOS audio API no? How can this be this bad??

MuseumLover · 6 Aug 2026
5/5Yay WNYC!
Makes me happy to be able to access the stream so easily even after having moved out of state. The app works as expected and I love how easy it is to use, including being able to multitask while listening, without any problems. I can also look up stories and clips I’ve missed, nice and easy.

cricket-218 · 6 Aug 2026

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Versions

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3.0.19
* Various bug fixes to improve your listening experience As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.21
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.23
* Important updates to our privacy policy As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.24
* Author bylines added to articles * Bug fixes and performance improvements As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Submit Feedback" in the Settings section of the app or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.25
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.26
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.27
* Fix for crash experienced by some iOS 12 users. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.28
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.29
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.30
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.31
* Bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
3.0.32
* Removed Facebook login button to comply with Apple iOS 13 requirements * Bug fixes and performance improvements for iOS 13. As always, if you want to share your thoughts on the app, issues you're encountering, or features you'd like to see, tap on "Feedback" in the app menu or visit www.wnyc.org/mobile. And if you want to share WNYC with others, please rate, review, and share through the app store! We love to hear from you.
4.0.0
We listened to your feedback and the reimagined WNYC app includes: - A first-rate live listening experience, with high quality audio, reliable streaming and more uninterrupted content. - Easy access to our podcasts like Radiolab, On the Media, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Notes From America with Kai Wright, and NYC NOW - The latest local and regional news from Gothamist - Tune-in reminders you set for your favorite shows in our interactive program schedule. - Save audio to listen offline or when you have time - Navigate the app in dark mode or light mode
4.2.0
News streams on and on, Calls and alerts fade away, Stay informed, always. This update should display more resiliency when phone calls, alarms or other apps interfere with audio playback. The app should also do a better job of reconnecting with a user loses service (although an extended outage may still end the listening session). We've also improved some backend functions like log-in and analytics. Finally there are some minor changes to the design to improve accessibility for people who interact with the app using assistive technology.
4.2.2
This update adds a timer to the app so it's easier to listen to WNYC while you fall asleep. The look for the new icon in the audio player. This version also includes minor changes to improve stability and make it easier to navigate the app while using assistive technology.
4.2.4
We've changed how we sort shows on the Browse tab to make it easier to find "The Brian Lehrer Show." This version also includes small changes that make it easier to navigate the app while using assistive technology and analytics improvements that help us understand how people use the app.
v.4.3.0
We're making it easier to find the shows you love: This version restores Morning Edition and All Things Considered to the "Browse" tab. This update is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the app.
v4.3.1
This version includes minor performance improvements to keep the app running smoothly.
v4.4.0
This version adds support for push notifications from WNYC so you can get programming alerts about our broadcast and breaking news from Gothamist. We've also made changes throughout the app to improve performance, accessibility and reliability.
v4.4.1
This version adds support for push notifications from WNYC so you can get programming alerts about our broadcast and breaking news from Gothamist. We've also fixed a bug that prevented a user's default streams and font preferences from being saved.
v4.4.2
This version improves the performance of push notifications. We are constantly trying to add features and fix bugs to deliver the best experience possible.
v4.4.3
This version improves the performance of push notifications and deep-linking within the app. We are constantly trying to add features and fix bugs to deliver the best experience possible.
v4.4.4
This version updates how people can get support from our Listener Services team. It also includes routine updates and bug fixes to keep improving the app.
v4.5.0
This version updates the "Latest News Updates" section so that it displays the local newscast throughout the day. You can find NYC Now on the Browse page or featured on the homepage. We've also fixed a number of small bugs throughout the app to make audio playback more reliable and to make it easier to find the shows you follow.
v4.6.0 · 27 Jan 2026
We've made changes to make audio playback more reliable. We've also made a series of small changes to make the app more stable and to prepare for future projects.

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          "rating": 5,
          "title": "Great app",
          "body": "I listen to wnyc via the app every single day while I live in Detroit now. Thank you for this app, it is usually pretty clear and I don’t lose the signal. Unfortunately with the other NPR apps, like the local ones, WDET and Michigan radio, this is not the case, I often lose the signal, it has to buffer constantly and it’s very annoying. Not with wnyc, thank you so much!",
          "author": "angiedcat",
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          "body": "The content on WNYC is A +. This review is specifically about the functionality of the app, which is poor. This has been true for previous versions and continues with the app overhaul that occurred and all updates. The issue is with the audio not restarting when there is some interruption to the feed. For example, if you lose connection to WiFi/cell, if you get a call or text, you pause the feed, you switch from phone speaker to headphones or headphones to car etc, or any other such disruption. Sometimes, you are lucky and the stream comes back on its own. Sometimes you are semi lucky and you just need to press play to continue. Routinely, you are unlucky and the audio won’t come back. You have to close the app and restart it. And even when it does come back, you often have to re-listen to the intro advertisement, which is obviously annoying. Honestly, no other audio app I use is this glitchy. I can only imagine that the generally high reviews are more so due to the content and perhaps other features, but the live stream is primarily what I use it for, and this type of glitch occurs every day, multiple times.",
          "author": "domauc",
          "date": "6 Aug 2026"
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          "body": "This app has one basic function: open a stream from WNYC. It fails miserably at that primary function. If you start the app fresh, it will open the stream just fine. Stop the stream and want to restart it? Sorry, chump. Have to quit the app and restart. Them yon can start the stream. But only the FM stream because for some bizarre reason, they have removed the AM stream completely. Again, all the app has do it open a URL and play the resulting stream and it fails at this task all the time. If you could click one link in a web browser and then have to restart the browser, you would be infuriated. That is the case here, but the case is so limited it is absurd it doesn’t work.",
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          "body": "This app is a downgrade from the previous one. Any time my audio is interrupted - by a call, or a video that opens in another window - the WNYC audio will not restart. I have to force quit and then restart the app just to get it to continue playing. Sometimes even if I manually pause the audio (to hear a subway announcement for example) and then press play it won’t restart. This is literally the most basic functionality of an audio app and must be built into any iOS audio API no? How can this be this bad??",
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          "body": "Makes me happy to be able to access the stream so easily even after having moved out of state. The app works as expected and I love how easy it is to use, including being able to multitask while listening, without any problems. I can also look up stories and clips I’ve missed, nice and easy.",
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