# WUSF Public Media App

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1125020596](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1125020596)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1125020596`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of South Florida
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (62 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2016-06-20
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wusf-public-media-app/id1125020596)
- **Website:** [https://www.wusf.usf.edu](https://www.wusf.usf.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy](https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy)

## Description

Two primary ways to enjoy WUSF content: Live streaming and On-Demand. The WUSF Public Media App lets you listen to WUSF 89.7 and Classical WSMR 89.1/103.9 with one-click stream switching, background playback, and travel-friendly access.

On-Demand includes Florida Matters Live & Local, The Bay Blend, and other programs, with DVR-like controls, segment-level browsing, past programs, and integrated program pages for more information. Additional features include CarPlay, Upstream submissions, notifications, social media integration, weather, schedules, a Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock, and membership support.

## Rankings

- #163,236 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews converge on a mix of praise and frustration. Many welcome the app’s upgrade, improved usability, and easy access to live streams, WSMR/classical music, podcasts, and NPR/WUSF content. However, recurring issues persist: intrusive ads before playback, inconsistent streaming with buffering and slow loads, and stability problems after updates (crashes/freeze). Some critics also cite a confusing redesign and UI hurdles. Overall, the app delivers strong content and a simpler experience for many, but performance and ad experiences remain top pain points for a sizable portion of users.

### Pros

- Significant upgrade over the previous app with improved performance.
- Easy to use and well-organized interface.
- Great access to live stream, WSMR classical, and podcasts.
- High-quality NPR/WUSF programming and content.
- Stable performance on multiple devices and generally smooth operation.

### Cons

- Intrusive, pre-roll ads and forced advertising before playback (hard to skip).
- Buffering and intermittent streaming issues.
- Crashes or freezes after updates / redesign.
- Confusing UI/UX changes with splash screens and odd icons that hinder navigation.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1125020596)