# Classical Music Radio WQXR

> Music

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## Overview

- **ID:** `id464130298`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** New York Public Radio
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (154 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.14
- **Last updated:** 2019-07-02
- **First published:** 2011-09-16
- **Size:** 64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/classical-music-radio-wqxr/id464130298)
- **Website:** [http://www.wqxr.org/mobile/](http://www.wqxr.org/mobile/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wqxr.org/privacy/](https://www.wqxr.org/privacy/)

## Description

WQXR: Classical Music Radio from New York to the World. Download this NEW and IMPROVED classical music app from WQXR, the #1 classical radio station in the US and the #1 classical radio station app on iTunes. Unlike classical jukebox or algorithm apps, WQXR is hosted and curated by REAL PEOPLE with a RICH KNOWLEDGE of classical music. This app provides you with a personal gateway to discovering classical music from the world’s greatest composers and performers. Join listeners from New York City and around the world and hear WQXR’s unique perspective on classical music and live performance broadcasts that you can’t get anywhere else.

NEW and IMPROVED App Features: Four separate live streams – WQXR, Q2 Music, Operavore, and The Jonathan Channel; real-time playlists; on-demand library; HD video performances and interviews; updated alarm clock and sleep timer; on-air schedule; and an easy pledge form to support WQXR. Developed by New York Public Radio, bringing classical music and opera programming to listeners worldwide with curated content and exclusive video content.

## Rankings

- #118,548 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the breadth of streams and strong programming, plus solid on-demand features and mobile listening. Major recurring drawbacks are lack of AirPlay/Smart Speaker support, no iPad/landscape compatibility, missing lock-screen track info with outdated playback data, and occasional stability issues after updates.

### Pros

- Extensive range of streams, especially Operavore and New Sounds, with strong programming and hosts.
- Robust on-demand features, including Previously Played, plus an alarm clock and visible playback info in-app.
- Good for on-the-go listening; streaming is reliable on mobile and there is offline listening/download support per user feedback.
- Content quality and the station's mission are highly praised by reviewers.

### Cons

- No AirPlay/HomePod/Chromecast support to stream to external speakers.
- No iPad version or landscape orientation; lack of universal cross-device support.
- Lock-screen does not show track info; currently playing/previously played and playlists often not up to date.
- Stability and playback updates can be unreliable after OS/app updates; occasional crashes or freezes.

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