GBH News

Name: GBH News
Rating: 4.5 (122 reviews)
Author: WGBH Educational Foundation

By: WGBH Educational Foundation

News

Features & Capabilities

Get up-to-the-minute local news, livestream your favorite GBH programs, and watch the latest GBH News videos from a single app.

From morning briefings to shows and podcasts, GBH News delivers the information you need to start your day and stay informed on the go.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Content

By:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Rating:

4.50

(122) 3 new ratings

Version:

12.0.2 Last updated: 2026-05-28

Version code:

886199478

Creation date:

2011-05-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

39.15MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 139,904 ▲ 1,176

Other platforms

GBH News (v12.0.1)

40,651 3.69

(195)

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Developed by:

WGBH Educational Foundation

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gbh-news/id434660601

User Reviews

GBH News users praise strong local reporting, credible national content, and the app’s versatility across live audio, articles, and video. Many rely on it daily for news and weather, and several note improvements in the UI and easier access to recent episodes. However, recurring issues dominate: streaming reliability is a major pain point, with frequent drops, looping playback, and short repeats. Advertisements and fundraising prompts can interrupt listening, especially on mobile or off Wi-Fi. Some users also report mixed reactions to UI changes, preferring the older navigation.

Pros

Strong local journalism and credible programming.
Daily-use app that many rely on for news and weather.
Multi-format content: live audio, articles, and video within one app.
Easy access to recent episodes and a variety of programs.
App improvements and cleaner interface noted by users.

Cons

Frequent streaming interruptions and audio dropouts.
Audio looping or repeated playback glitches.
Fundraising/promotions interrupt listening.
Poor performance on mobile networks or outside Wi-Fi.
Mixed reactions to UI/navigation changes after updates.

Recent reviews

The app has always had lags and full stops which has irritated me. Occasionally it would shut off. But since I updated it it doesn’t work at all! It shut off and no amount of touching the play button could get it to play again. WBUR here I come