Features & Capabilities

WBUR App brings WBUR's live streams and NPR podcasts together in one place, with CarPlay support for seamless on-the-go listening. Enjoy live radio shows from WBUR and NPR, including On Point, Here & Now, Radio Boston, Circle Round, Endless Thread, and more. Control playback with play, pause, rewind, and replay, and discover content you love.

Stay informed with hourly local and national audio news briefs, learn about new shows and trending stories, and listen on demand to favorites like Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Marketplace. Download episodes for offline listening so you can stay connected anywhere. Our journalism is funded by you, our listeners.Thanks for choosing WBUR, Boston’s NPR.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station
Rating:
4.90
(4,012)
Version:
6.13 Last updated: 2026-03-16
Version code:
883032927
Creation date:
2010-07-06
Compatible devices:
Size:
51.01MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Developed by:
90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wbur/id379690847
Website:
http://www.wbur.org

User Reviews

WBUR’s iOS app is praised for its live pause/rewind capability, easy access to content anywhere, and trusted journalism. However, users consistently report reliability problems (crashes, stalls, errors), intrusive sponsor ads, significant battery usage, and an aging UI. Content quality remains strong, but stability and user experience need substantial fixes.
Pros
  • Pause/rewind live stream feature (including on locked screens after fixes).
  • Easy access to WBUR content anywhere—podcasts, live streams, and updates across locations and devices.
  • Factual, balanced journalism you can trust.
Cons
  • Frequent crashes/hangs and random 'Something went wrong' errors that interrupt listening.
  • Intrusive sponsor ads and sponsor messages (including pop-up ads) that disrupt playback.
  • High battery and CPU usage during streaming, leading to noticeable drain.
  • Outdated or inconsistent UI/UX, including past removal of landscape view and other changes that feel less modern.
Recent reviews
Why did you ruin an app that worked well? 9 times out of 10, the Listen Now doesn’t work because it gets stuck on the Message from our sponsors and won’t play anything. It’s almost useless. I will say, the 1 time out of 10 tries when it does play, it has my favorite feature which is to pause and rewind the livestream. Which your competitor across town doesn’t have in their app.
by li*****, 2025-10-25

A few hours after installing, this app, which represents non-profit, non commercial radio, displayed a spammy pop-up ad from one of their sponsors. I’m deleting this app now.
by Re*****, 2025-09-03

The best way to stay current with our country and the world’s news and events.
by Fo*****, 2025-05-15
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