Features & Capabilities

Student-powered radio from UC Santa Cruz. Stream live, browse shows, and find your new favorite show on KZSC 88.1 FM.

KZSC Radio is a FREE internet radio app for 88.1 FM - Santa Cruz's community radio station featuring award-winning music, UCSC sports, local news, and conversation that actually makes you think.

We rebuilt the app from the ground up with a new design and new features. Stream live in high or low quality, see what's playing right now, browse the full show schedule, and discover your new favorite DJ. A mini player keeps the music going while you explore.

KZSC plays seamlessly wherever you are - CarPlay support for the road, Lock Screen controls so you never have to unlock your phone, and Dynamic Island integration to keep now-playing info always within reach.

KZSC is a listener-supported, noncommercial station operated by the University of California, Santa Cruz.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
KZSC Santa Cruz
Rating:
4.60
(10)
Version:
3.0.1 Last updated: 2026-06-06
Version code:
886533567
Creation date:
2010-05-13
Compatible devices:
Size:
2.72MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-29
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Developed by:
KZSC Santa Cruz
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kzsc-radio/id371572770
Website:
https://kzsc.org

User Reviews

Users love KZSC Radio for easy, on-the-go listening, playlist/track info, and background audio. The app’s layout is praised and updates have improved reliability. Recurrent issues include missing playback controls (no off button), streams failing on newer iOS versions, and occasional crashes/quit problems. There are longstanding requests for an iPad interface and broader feature improvements (e.g., a DJ line link). Overall, fans value the app but want modernization and stability enhancements to keep up with current iOS and usage expectations.
Pros
  • Allows live streaming of KZSC on the go.
  • Playlist, track/show info, and a second stream enhance the listening experience.
  • Clean layout and easy-to-use interface.
  • Background audio support enabling listening while using other apps.
Cons
  • No off button / lack of basic playback controls.
  • Streams broken or not working on newer iOS versions / outdated compatibility.
  • Crashes or quit/exit problems requiring reboot.
  • Requests for an iPad interface and improved mobile features (e.g., enhanced UI)
Recent reviews
I love this radio station so so so so much I love all the weird beats you put on here please don’t go changing!
by li*****, 2024-10-29

On my 6S Plus, there are no on or off buttons and tapping the home button twice, as one reviewer suggested, doesn’t work. Nice layout. Too bad about the lack of controls.
by Sa*****, 2020-03-03

IM GOING TO AN ANTH ARCH LAB TOMORROW THAT IS SUPER BORING BUT WOULD BE SO MUCH BETTER IF I COULD LISTEN TO KZSC SPECIFICALLY THE TALK ON “WHOLE CHILD” BY SC’S OWN REBECCA LONDON IN CLASS WOULD SERIOUSLY LOVE AND APPRECIATE THAT THANKS
by Ay*****, 2018-05-03
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