KPFA Public Radio Apple

KPFA Public Radio

By: Pacifica Foundation, Inc. App
Community Supported Radio

Overview

Apple Apps Store
Rating:
4.80
(72)
Version:
12.0.6
Last updated: 2026-07-12
Ranking
#150,261 ▼ 64
Overall
Top keyword rank
#44 ▲ 12
mediapanel

Features & Capabilities

KPFA Public Radio app gives on-the-go access to the KPFA livestream, an integrated program schedule, and Area 41 online-only podcasts, with KPFA TV news available wherever you are.

Key features include live streaming while traveling, DVR-like controls for podcasts (pause, rewind, fast-forward), sharing stories and programs, and a built-in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock. Built by KPFA Community Supported Radio and Public Media Apps for cross-device listening.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:
Pacifica Foundation, Inc.
Rating:
4.80
(72)
Version:
12.0.6 Last updated: 2026-07-12
Version code:
888179465
Creation date:
2025-02-05
Compatible devices:
Size:
40.02MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-27
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 150,261 ▼ 64
Other rankings
#44 in mediapanel keyword ▲ 12

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Pacifica Foundation, Inc.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kpfa-public-radio/id6740871818
Website:
https://www.kpfa.org

User Reviews

Users praise KPFA's app as a grassroots, independent-news platform that's easier and more shareable than the mobile site and valuable for community engagement. Common downsides are reliability issues: occasional crashes and interruptions in streaming, plus a desire for archived program access. Overall, strong goodwill with improvement needed in stability and archive availability.
Pros
  • Non-corporate, grassroots news source praised as better than NPR and a vital community institution.
  • App launch celebrated as a positive step for independent media access and engagement.
  • More consistent listening experience than the mobile web and easy to use.
  • Easy to share and listen, fostering community involvement and informing users.
  • Users value the app as a convenient way to stay informed about global and local politics and culture.
Cons
  • Streaming is not continuous, with audio repeats and short interruptions that disrupt listening.
  • The app tends to crash, indicating stability issues.
  • Missing links to archive programs or access to archived content.
Recent reviews
Clean, no BS, well designed, could not do better given the job it needs to perform.
by LD*****, 2026-08-19
Non corporate run news. Much better than NPR. Thank you!
by Bl*****, 2026-04-23
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