WDET

Name: WDET
Rating: 3.58 (115 reviews)
Author: Wayne State University

By: Wayne State University

WDET is your Detroit connection, if you want to know what’s going on in Detroit.

Features & Capabilities

WDET is your ultimate Detroit connection, delivering live news, music, and podcasts straight to your mobile device. Enjoy clear and reliable live streaming with adaptive bit-rate technology, ensuring a seamless listening experience wherever you go. Stay informed with daily local news rundowns from respected Detroit journalists including Jerome Vaughn, Amy Miller, and Pat Batcheller.

Dive into specially curated playlists by popular hosts like Jon Moshier, Nick Austin, and Chris Campbell, and access the latest segments from WDET's acclaimed programs such as Detroit Today and Redline. The app also features a diverse range of favorite podcasts like "Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me," "This American Life," and WDET's own "The Beginning of the End." Engage with the Detroit community by sharing your own recordings and photos using the unique "Upload & Share" feature. Explore Culture City segments and stay up-to-date with local events, while seamlessly switching between ALPHA and WAYN Radio streams for varied content.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Wayne State University

Downloads:

13,739 17

Rating:

3.58

(115)

Version:

5.0.3 Last updated: 2025-10-28

Version code:

Creation date:

2013-04-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH 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_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

9.44MB

Email:

fe*****@wdet.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 482,677 ▼ 1,877

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Wayne State University

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacobsmedia.WDET

Email:

fe*****@wdet.org

Website:

http://wdet.org

User Reviews

Users praise WDET for its outstanding public radio content, especially jazz and educational programs, minimal ads, and loyal audience. However, multiple reviews highlight persistent technical issues such as app crashes, streams cutting out, and intrusive sponsor clips that disrupt listening. Users also report limited app functionality, including inability to play shows other than live streams and lack of background audio. Despite loving the station's content, many find the app unreliable and frustrating to use, with some recommending streaming via the website instead.

Pros

High-quality and interesting programming, especially jazz content and educational shows.
Minimal advertising overall, with some appreciation for public radio format.
Dedicated and loyal listener base who value the station and its content.
Supports community engagement as some users are contributing members.
Provides access to a favored public radio station and its shows.

Cons

App frequently crashes or fails to load properly on various devices, including Samsung and Galaxy phones.
Live streams cut out or stop unexpectedly, requiring manual restarts.
Incessant and intrusive sponsor or intro messages interrupting live and recorded programs repeatedly.
Limited functionality in playing music shows, with some users only able to access live streams.
Lack of background play option, preventing audio playback while using other apps.

Recent reviews

Useless. can't listen to live or recorded programs on my samsung s22

Jo*****, 2024-10-24

On my android phone with a bluetooth speaker, this app keeps spooling or reloading, which results in a station announcement. Even if I'm on wifi,i can get 5-10 announcements in 15-30min. Bloody frustrating. Now the app simply won't load at all. DO NOT BOTHER WITH THIS APP. It's junk, stream from DET website instead