# NPR: National & Local News

> Podcasts. Live Radio. Music.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324906251](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324906251)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id324906251`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NPR
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (72,051 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2009-08-15
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/npr-national-local-news/id324906251)
- **Website:** [https://www.npr.org/app](https://www.npr.org/app)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.npr.org/about/privacypolicy.html](http://www.npr.org/about/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #4,867 — Overall
- #13 — news
- #35 — listen
- #71 — airtime

## Review summary

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.

### Pros

- Easy to use and customizable interface
- Wide variety of local and national NPR programs
- Unbiased, balanced, and reliable news
- Keeps users informed quickly and helps avoid doom scrolling
- Strong emotional connection to NPR and willingness to support/donate

### Cons

- Navigation/UX issues: difficulty selecting a station on the new interface
- Search bar blocks content and cannot be removed in the current layout
- Overall navigation to favorite programs feels non-intuitive and hard to access

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324906251)