# WOSU Public Media App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id649640858](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id649640858)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id649640858`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WOSU Public Media
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (147 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2013-05-21
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wosu-public-media-app/id649640858)
- **Website:** [http://www.wosu.org](http://www.wosu.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

The WOSU Public Media App lets you watch and listen to WOSU programs with on-demand content, live radio and TV streams, PBS Kids with parental controls, and easy access to live schedules.

Key features include DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, fast-forward), one-click stream switching, background playback, sharing, a Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock, and direct links to program pages for more information.

## Rankings

- #118,525 — Overall
- #65 — media

## Review summary

Users praise WOSU Public Media App for reliable streaming, ease of use, broad content across radio, TV and podcasts, portability, and lack of intrusive ads. However, there are recurring issues with playback glitches (pausing, replays, syncing), occasional stops/crashes, and navigation issues finding on-demand titles and news stories. Overall, most users find the app useful and well-organized with strong content, but some report stability and UX problems that could be improved, especially around playback reliability and content discovery.

### Pros

- Smooth, reliable playback and a broad content mix (radio, TV, and podcasts).
- Easy-to-use interface with intuitive navigation and easy browsing of text stories.
- On-the-go access: listen anywhere, including outside your home listening area.
- Wide range of content: local stations, NPR, PBS TV, and helpful program information.
- No intrusive ads and pop-up notifications are rare and generally newsworthy.

### Cons

- Frequent playback glitches: pauses, restarts, and out-of-sync or repeated segments.
- Occasional stops during playback and, in some cases, the need to reinstall to fix issues.
- Navigation and discovery could be improved; harder to find on-demand titles and read news stories.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id649640858)