# WVPB Public Media App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1100735838](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1100735838)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1100735838`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** West Virginia Public Broadcasting
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (78 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2016-04-11
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wvpb-public-media-app/id1100735838)
- **Website:** [http://www.wvpublic.org](http://www.wvpublic.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

WVPB Public Media App lets you watch and listen to WVPB’s programs, radio and TV, with on-demand content, live streams, PBS Kids with parental controls, and easy access to program schedules. Enjoy DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, and fast-forward, background playback, one-click stream switching, and the ability to explore related content.

On-demand content includes program segments when available, integrated program pages, and share features. Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock let you fall asleep or wake up to your favorite station. Built by WVPB and Public Media Apps to bring public-media content to your device across mobile platforms, with membership support.

## Rankings

- #147,509 — Overall
- #57 — mediapanel

## Review summary

Users praise WVPB Public Media App for putting West Virginia public radio, television, and PBS content in one easy-to-use app. Highlights include reliable live radio, on-demand news and local programming (including state legislative coverage), podcasts, and a diverse lineup of shows—from Mountain Stage to PBS Kids and BBC World News. Reviewers repeatedly note the app’s usability and the convenience of accessing WV content anywhere, with listeners appreciating the centralized hub for local media.

### Pros

- Centralized access to West Virginia public broadcasting (live radio, WV news, and local programming) in one app.
- Very usable and easy to use; improved reliability and simplicity compared to alternatives.
- Rich content mix including live radio, podcasts, news, PBS shows, Mountain Stage, PBS Kids, and BBC World News.
- Strong local focus with state legislative coverage and government programming.
- Portable, on-the-go access to WV content anytime anywhere.

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