WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts

Name: WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts
Rating: 4.93 (853 reviews)
Author: WHYY, Inc.

By: WHYY, Inc.

Member supported news, podcasts, and more from Philly's NPR station.

Features & Capabilities

The WHYY Listen App offers a comprehensive audio experience from Greater Philadelphia's leading public media outlet. Stream live radio with rewind capabilities, replay shows from the past week, and dive into an extensive podcast library featuring both local favorites and popular NPR programs. The app ensures you stay informed with in-depth local news, investigative journalism, and cultural stories that matter.

Designed for flexibility, WHYY Listen supports customizable listening—download episodes for offline use, save shows for later, and share content with ease. Integration with CarPlay enhances your commute, while daily local updates and national newscasts keep you connected in real-time. As a member-supported, not-for-profit station, WHYY provides quality broadcast content fueled by community support, all accessible through this free-to-use app.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

5.3.1 Last updated: 2026-05-07

Version code:

244

Creation date:

2017-08-08

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

57.95MB

Email:

we*****@whyy.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 326,308 ▼ 1,183

Other platforms

WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts (v2.3.1)

4.90

(2,704)

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Developed by:

WHYY, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.whyy

Email:

we*****@whyy.org

Website:

https://whyy.org/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the WHYY Listen app for its convenient playback features, reliable news content, and improved user interface with pause and rewind functionality. However, many report frequent crashes, live stream failures, and audio volume problems. Additional shortcomings include a lack of efficient search capabilities and poor sharing features. While recent updates have fixed some bugs, stability remains an issue for several users.

Pros

App allows playback with phone locked, providing convenience.
Pause and rewind features enhance user control over live streams and podcasts.
Offers a reliable source of unbiased news and information.
User-friendly design with a clean layout in the latest version.
Allows access to favorite podcasts and live streams flexibly.

Cons

Frequent crashes and stability issues, especially after updates.
Live stream functionality often fails or requires restarting the app.
Low audio output volume compared to other phone sounds.
Lack of a useful search function within the app for older episodes.
Limited sharing options and poor integration with Android's sharing system.

Recent reviews

I like that you can lock your phone and it still keeps playing. don't have any issues that I can recall. it's a convenient way to get my informed-citizen fix while doing things around the house :)