KCLU

Name: KCLU
Rating: 4.4 (101 reviews)
Author: California Lutheran University

By: California Lutheran University

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Features & Capabilities

KCLU Public Radio App delivers live streaming of KCLU with DVR-like controls, instant program schedules, and seamless on-demand access. Pause, rewind, and fast-forward the live feed, switch between streams with a single click, and continue listening in the background while you browse. When listening on-demand, individual segments are listed when available, and the app displays the program page for easy exploration of related information.

Bookmark your favorites for later, share stories, and take advantage of a built-in sleep timer and alarm clock. The app supports easy access to past programs, integrated web pages for more context, and compatibility with the Radio Bookmark device. Brought to you by KCLU and Public Media Apps, this extension puts KCLU's news, programs, and schedules at your fingertips.

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By:

California Lutheran University

Rating:

4.40

(101)

Version:

7.4.5 Last updated: 2026-03-15

Version code:

883286880

Creation date:

2009-11-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

32.64MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

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# 151,681 ▼ 154

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Developed by:

California Lutheran University

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kclu/id337798223

Website:

http://www.kclu.org

User Reviews

Users praise KCLU for high-quality local news and broad NPR programming and for a simple, easy-to-use interface that lets them listen live anywhere. However, multiple reviews note reliability problems—stream buffering, drops, and occasional crashes after updates requiring reinstall or troubleshooting. There’s also some device-related inconsistency (better on iPad than iPhone) and frustration when the app fails during commutes. Overall, content is strong and appealing when the app functions, but stability issues are a common recurring complaint.

Pros

High-quality local news coverage and NPR programming.
Easy-to-use, intuitive interface.
Live streaming available anywhere, including while traveling.
Strong content keeps you up-to-date with local happenings.

Cons

Frequent buffering and streaming interruptions across devices and networks.
Crashes and require reinstall/restart; stability issues after updates.
Inconsistent performance across devices (e.g., better on iPad than iPhone).

Recent reviews

I use this app all the time. It is rarely down although it does happen. The content is obviously first class and I like staying up to date with my local happenings. I recommend it for sure.

by Va*****, 2025-11-27

This is my favorite app. It’s my most used app. Thank you!! This is the only review I’ve ever written for apps.

by Qu*****, 2025-07-15

As a recent transplant to the central coast, I was thrilled to find a local NPR station with an app. Lately, though, the app keeps cutting out, to the point where it’s unusable. I’ve reverted to my old SoCal station, whose app works great. I really want the local coverage and hope KCLU fixes the glitch soon. Others are describing the same experience with the app.