# WITF

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1223083847](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1223083847)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1223083847`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** witf
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (32 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2017-04-14
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/witf/id1223083847)
- **Website:** [https://www.witf.org](https://www.witf.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy](https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy)

## Description

The WITF App allows you to watch and listen to all of the WITF and live and On Demand content!

The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite TV and radio shows, live streaming WITF radio and WITF PBS, and easy access to the live Radio and TV program schedules plus the ability to explore additional content!
 
Live Streaming
• DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed.
• Listen to live streams from WITF even while traveling.
• Integrated program schedules for WITF Radio and WITF PBS content.
• Listen to WITF in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails.

On Demand
• Access WITF programs easily and quickly.
• DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease.
• When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program.
• Easy to access past programs.
• The WITF App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information.

Additional features
• Easily share stories and programs with family and friends.

The WITF App is brought to you by the people at WITF and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners and viewers with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it.

Please support WITF by becoming a member today!

https://www.witf.org/
http://www.publicmediaapps.com

## Rankings

- #212,183 — Overall
- #56 — mediapanel

## Review summary

Users praise WITF for rich NPR/local content and a clean, intuitive interface with quick push-button access. However, streaming instability—frequent dropouts and buffering—ads interrupting playback, and occasional crashes requiring restarts are common drawbacks, with occasional live-stream issues after iOS updates.

### Pros

- Extensive content library including local news and NPR content.
- User-friendly layout and intuitive controls (large Play button and straightforward navigation).
- Fast, solid performance and improvements after updates.
- Integrated quick access to the full WITF site/content via push-button navigation.

### Cons

- Frequent audio dropouts and buffering; streams cut out often.
- Sponsorship/advertisement interrupts playback, sometimes louder or blocking content.
- Need to close/reopen or reinstall the app to fix audio issues.
- Occasional live-stream failures, especially after iOS updates.

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