# WFYI App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1353150546](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1353150546)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1353150546`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** METROPOLITAN INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC BROADCASTING INC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2018-02-28
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wfyi-app/id1353150546)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

WFYI App is a mobile gateway to trusted public media from WFYI, NPR, and PBS. Access top stories, local documentaries like Attucks: The School That Opened a City and Scammed: Investment Fraud Revealed, plus Morning Edition, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and Victoria from Masterpiece—all in one convenient app.

WFYI is committed to thoughtful journalism and lifelong learning. This app connects you to our newsroom from Indianapolis and the broader public media family, helping you stay informed and entertained on the go.

## Rankings

- #167,386 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for quality, timely news and easy navigation, plus reliable playback and Passport PBS access. Recurrent issues include crashes, intrusive ads, missing local content outside home, and redirects to Safari for streaming.

### Pros

- High-quality, timely, unbiased news and well-curated PBS content.
- Easy to use with a simple, intuitive interface.
- Reliable playback for live radio (including Bluetooth listening) and the ability to access 90.1 FM.
- Passport PBS access expands available programming and content.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and general instability; buggy performance.
- Ad interruptions and repetitive sponsor ads; desire for ad-free or reduced ads.
- Missing local content and limited availability outside home; not working outside home.
- UX friction with streaming redirects to Safari.

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