# KCRW

> Music, News & Culture

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319014603](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319014603)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id319014603`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KCRW
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (392 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2009-06-09
- **Size:** 120 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kcrw/id319014603)
- **Website:** [https://www.kcrw.com](https://www.kcrw.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kcrw.com/about/privacy-policy](https://www.kcrw.com/about/privacy-policy)

## Description

KCRW is your shortcut to the music and shows you love. The redesigned KCRW app is cleaner, faster, and more reliable.

With new livestreams Dance24 and Vintage24, real-time Now Playing, and member perks in your pocket—there’s more to discover.

## Rankings

- #96,742 — Overall

## Review summary

The reviews largely condemn the recent redesign of the KCRW app. They describe a confusing, slow, and less usable interface with missing/hidden features, poor navigation, and persistent bugs (badges, loading issues, lag). Core streaming remains, but reliability and usability after the update are major concerns. A minority still notes easy basic use and live-stream access, but overall sentiment is dominated by frustration with the update and featureloss.

### Pros

- Core streaming functionality (live stream and podcasts) remains available in the app.
- Background playback is supported for some users, allowing listening while using other apps.
- Membership perks and giveaways are accessible within the app for users.

### Cons

- Major redesign/update leads to a confusing, clunky UI and a lack of familiar iOS conventions.
- Key features are missing or difficult to use: inability to scrub to a specific position, cannot easily skip, lost track IDs/playlist info, and saved/favorites appear to be disappeared.
- Bugs and reliability issues: persistent notification badge that won’t clear, sporadic loading failures (e.g., first page), and playback lag or glitches between clicks and actions.
- Navigation is inconsistent and hard to use; content like shows and playlists are hard to locate, and landscape mode support on iPad is lacking in several reports.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id319014603)