KALW

Name: KALW
Rating: 4.8 (90 reviews)
Author: KALW Public Media, Inc.

By: KALW Public Media, Inc. App

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Overview

Version:

12.0.6

Last updated: 2026-07-09

Ranking

#138,240 ▲ 482

Overall

Features & Capabilities

KALW App brings the full KALW Public Media experience to your phone and car. Stream the live broadcast or on-demand shows from NPR, BBC and local KALW programs, with DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, or resume listening. Features include KALW on the go, an Alarm to wake up to KALW, Talk to KALW through voicemail or video, newsletters, podcasts, and a library of local news and culture stories ready to read or listen.

It’s an NPR affiliate in the Bay Area. The KALW App is brought to you by KALW Public Media Inc. and Public Media Apps. Learn more at kalw.org and publicmediaapps.com.

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By:

KALW Public Media, Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(90) 1 new ratings

Version:

12.0.6 Last updated: 2026-07-09

Version code:

887918864

Creation date:

2024-07-17

Compatible devices:

Size:

37.96MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 138,240 ▲ 482

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Developed by:

KALW Public Media, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kalw/id6476590182

Website:

https://www.kalw.org/

User Reviews

Reviews consistently praise KALW's app for easy navigation, reliable live and on-demand access, and a favorable ad experience, plus the ability to listen outside the Bay Area and access past episodes. The main recurring issue is occasional playback interruptions that disrupt listening. Some users also request quicker, more visible track information and easier access to archived programs. Overall, the app is seen as a strong upgrade over the browser site with high-quality programming.

Pros

Easy to use and navigate
Access to live streaming and on-demand replays
Ad experience is favorable with minimal startup ads
Easy access to past episodes / archives
Works well outside the Bay Area / listen anywhere

Cons

Playback frequently stops and streams glitch, interrupting listening

Recent reviews

I love the content but in the last few weeks it just stops playing quite often. i have a strong and stable wi fi connection, and the app is updated, so I'm not sure why it's glitching every 15 minutes or so. it's quite annoying, to the point that I now just stream from the website.