KPBS Android

KPBS

By: KPBS
Listen, watch, stream, and read San Diego and national news and entertainment.

Features & Capabilities

The KPBS Chrome extension offers seamless access to local and national news and entertainment from San Diego's leading public media station. Users can listen to live streams of KPBS FM and Classical San Diego FM, watch KPBS TV, and access a variety of podcasts and on-demand programs from KPBS, NPR, and PBS.

The extension provides features like breaking news alerts, pause and rewind functionality, program bookmarking, and a built-in sleep timer and alarm clock. Users can explore individual program segments, view radio and TV schedules, and enjoy exclusive content via PBS Passport. Experience comprehensive news coverage, quality entertainment, and community connection all in one place with KPBS.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
KPBS
Downloads:
16,565 35
Rating:
4.60
(217)
1 new ratings
Version:
7.4.4 Last updated: 2026-05-04
Version code:
564
Creation date:
2017-11-02
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.CALL_PHONE Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
  • android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
  • android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
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Size:
28.25MB
Email:
ne*****@kpbs.org
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
KPBS
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.kpbs
Email:
ne*****@kpbs.org
Website:
http://www.kpbs.org

User Reviews

Users appreciate KPBS for its reliable, unbiased local and national news, live radio, and quality public radio content. However, many report frequent app crashes, audio interruptions especially when multitasking or locking phone, and issues registering as members. Ads occasionally disrupt streaming, and some users dislike recent interface changes. Despite these issues, KPBS remains a preferred source for trustworthy news and talk radio for many.
Pros
  • Provides trustworthy, unbiased local, state, and national news.
  • Allows live radio streaming and TV viewing, which generally works well.
  • News updates quickly with options to scroll, read, and save articles.
  • Offers reliable public radio content with valuable shows like Frontline and ACL.
Cons
  • App frequently crashes, requiring uninstall and reinstall; very frustrating for users.
  • Audio playback issues include frequent silencing when phone is locked or multitasking.
  • Membership registration problems with app not accepting valid email addresses.
  • Ads sometimes interrupt live streams shortly after starting.
  • App interface and formatting changes are unpopular; some prefer previous layout and app icon.
Recent reviews
Top stories, local, state, and national... trustworthy.
by Ka*****, 2024-11-15

KPBS speaks for itself & often for me too. Thanks PBS. Keep up the good talk radio. Susie in San Diego ;-D
by Ca*****, 2024-10-24
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