# The Connecticut Public App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1476457757](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1476457757)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1476457757`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2019-08-15
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-connecticut-public-app/id1476457757)
- **Website:** [https://www.ctpublic.org](https://www.ctpublic.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

The Connecticut Public App brings CT public media to your device. Watch three livestreams (CPTV, PBS Kids, and NHK Japan), stream Connecticut Public Radio/WNPR, and listen to CT Public and NPR news on demand. Access PBS shows and podcasts, plus Learning Snacks educational resources to support kids' learning. Check program schedules, subscribe to newsletters, and get alerts for breaking news and premieres.

You can support Connecticut Public directly from the app by donating and becoming a member. The app also invites voice or video submissions to share thoughts, making it easy to engage with the community. For more content and resources, visit ctpublic.org.

## Rankings

- #147,755 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise the app for easy navigation and broad access to CT Public content—live radio, on-demand shows, CPTV, and news—in one convenient hub. People appreciate being able to listen anywhere, even off the FM signal. The major recurring drawback is reliability: multiple users report crashes and startup/connectivity problems, indicating that stability should be a focus for improvement to match the positive feedback on features and content.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Live stream, on-demand content, podcasts, and CPTV in one app.
- All-in-one CT Public media hub with news, podcasts, and CPTV.
- Works outside the FM range; portable and accessible on the go.
- Diverse, high-quality programming across radio, TV, and online content.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and reliability issues across devices (crashes, freezes, and unexpected quits).
- Playback startup and connectivity can be unreliable (difficulty starting live stream, buffering or hanging).

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