# WILL Public Media App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id658634555](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id658634555)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id658634555`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of Illinois
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (25 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-29
- **First published:** 2013-06-22
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/will-public-media-app/id658634555)
- **Website:** [http://will.illinois.edu](http://will.illinois.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

The WILL Public Media App allows you to watch and listen to all of WILL’s programs, Radio and TV! 

The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite TV and radio shows, live streaming of the radio channels, PBS Kids! content with parental controls, easy access to the live radio and TV program schedule plus the ability to explore additional content! 

Live Streaming 
• DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward).  You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off!  Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed. 
• Listen to live streams from WILL even while traveling!  Start the app and your favorite station starts playing – no clicks to start listening.  
• Listen to WILL in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! 

On Demand 
• Access WILL past programs easily and quickly. 
• DVR-like controls.  Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease.  
• When listening to or watching programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program. 

Additional features 
• Easily share stories and programs with family and friends. 
• A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. 

The WILL Public Media App is brought to you by the people at WILL and Public Media Apps.  We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, on whatever mobile device you choose. 

Please support WILL Public Media by becoming a member today! 
 
http://will.illinois.edu  

http://www.publicmediaapps.com

## Rankings

- #224,173 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise WILL Public Media App for reliability, portability, and easy access to local and national public media content. They value being able to take WILL with them, listen on wireless speakers, switch between AM and FM feeds, and look up programs. A few report issues such as occasional crashes/blue screens or audio interruptions on AM, and one notes lack of Tune-In streaming. Overall sentiment is positive, highlighting design and on-the-go listening.

### Pros

- Reliable performance – the app works well and even flawlessly.
- Portable and on-the-go listening; take WILL with you anywhere.
- Broad access to local and national public media content.
- Well-designed app with intuitive features, including switching between AM and FM feeds.
- Live streaming across trips (watching the station on the road).

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