NPR: National & Local News

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Overview

Version:

7.7.0

Last updated: 2026-07-21

Features & Capabilities

Welcome to the NPR public radio experience. The NPR Chrome extension puts national and local news, in-depth reports, and a wide range of podcasts and music at your fingertips. Personalize your listening with NPR One on the Home screen to create a continuous, tailored stream of stories, headlines, and songs, with options to skip, save to a playlist, and revisit favorites.

Browse the Podcasts tab for editor-recommended shows, enable notifications for new episodes, and enjoy Tiny Desk Concerts and other music content. Connect NPR to speakers via Chromecast, AirPlay, Apple CarPlay or Bluetooth, and sign in for NPR+ perks like sponsor-free listening and early access. Privacy and terms information are available in NPR's policy.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

NPR

Rating:

4.60

(68,715) 558 new ratings

Version:

7.7.0 Last updated: 2026-07-21

Version code:

888363154

Creation date:

2009-08-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

80.01MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 4,988 ▲ 22

Other rankings

#14 in news keyword 30 ▼ 1#27 in listen keyword 15 ▲

Other platforms

NPR: National & Local News (v7.6.3)

5,996,046 4.79

(37,675)

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Developed by:

NPR

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/npr-national-local-news/id324906251

Website:

https://www.npr.org/app

User Reviews

Reviews praise NPR's app for being easy to use, offering a broad program lineup, and delivering unbiased, reliable news quickly. Users also express a strong emotional connection to NPR and a willingness to donate. However, several recurring concerns center on navigation and UI: users report difficulty selecting stations, a search bar that obscures content, and a generally non-intuitive path to reach favorite programs. Overall sentiment is positive about content quality and accessibility but calls for UI improvements to streamline navigation and customization.

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