# NWPB

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id472024661](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id472024661)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id472024661`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Washington State University
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-07
- **First published:** 2011-10-14
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nwpb/id472024661)
- **Website:** [http://www.nwpb.org](http://www.nwpb.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

The Northwest Public Broadcasting App brings NPR and PBS content to your device. Enjoy live radio with DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, fast-forward), background playback, integrated program schedules, and effortless stream switching to switch between stations with a single tap.

For video, watch PBS shows on demand with DVR-like controls, access Passport content for members, and stay up to date with curated local and national news from NPR and PBS NewsHour. Share stories with friends, use the built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock, and support Northwest Public Broadcasting by becoming a member.

## Rankings

- #137,996 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise NWPB for strong programming, an ad-free, easy-to-use interface, and flexible on-demand options. However, repeated playback stability issues—stream cuts, audio gaps, and app crashes—along with a troublesome sleep timer and less intuitive navigation detract from the experience. Some updates also introduce new glitches. Overall, content and design are solid, but reliability and discoverability need improvement.

### Pros

- High-quality, diverse NPR/NWPB content and weekend programming.
- Easy-to-use, well-designed user interface.
- Ad-free listening experience.
- Flexible on-demand options (reading, audio, video) with broad content focus.
- Generally reliable playback in favorable conditions and during travel.

### Cons

- Frequent streaming interruptions and audio drops.
- App freezes or closes unexpectedly.
- Sleep timer cannot be reliably adjusted and resets after use.
- Not intuitive navigation; hard to locate programs.
- Updates can introduce new glitches (connectivity issues, volume quirks).

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