# WNIJ Public Radio App

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id705593237](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id705593237)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id705593237`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Northern Illinois University
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2013-09-19
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wnij-public-radio-app/id705593237)
- **Website:** [http://northernpublicradio.org](http://northernpublicradio.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

WNIJ Public Radio App: 

The WNIJ Public Radio App allows you to listen to WNIJ, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule for all the Northern Public Radio streams at once!  You can explore On Demand content, search for programs, bookmark a program for later, and wake up to WNIJ with the alarm clock!

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 WNIJ even while traveling!  Start the app and your favorite station starts playing – no clicks to start listening.
• Integrated program schedules for all the Northern Public Radio streams! 
• One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click.
• Listen to WNIJ in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails!

On Demand
• Access WNIJ’s programs easily and quickly.
• DVR-like controls.  Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. 
• When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program.
• Easy to access past programs.
• The WNIJ Public Radio App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information.

Radio Bookmarks
• Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”.
• Compatible with the popular Radio Bookmark device (www.radiobookmark.com).

Search
• The unique “Search Public Radio” feature finds stories or programs across hundreds of stations and web pages and makes it easy to play instantly.

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

The WNIJ Public Radio App is brought to you by the people at Northern Public Radio and Public Media Apps.  We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it.

Please support Northern Public Radio by becoming a member today!

http://northernpublicradio.org
http://www.publicmediaapps.com

## Rankings

- #202,828 — Overall

## Review summary

Pros: Easy to use with quick access to live streams and podcasts; strong non-biased news programming; convenient for on-the-go listening and workouts; works well on iPhone/iPad. Cons: recurring streaming interruptions with intro/ads loops; occasional outages or launch crashes; glitches after updates prompting some to try other NPR apps. Overall, the app delivers solid content and convenience when stable, but reliability issues are the most frequent drawback.

### Pros

- Easy to use with quick access to live streams and podcasts
- Strong, non-biased news programming
- Convenient for on-the-go listening and workouts
- Works well on iPhone and iPad
- Great for catching up on favorite shows and local information

### Cons

- Repeated streaming interruptions and looping of intros or ads
- Occasional outages and the app won’t launch or crashes
- Glitches after updates prompting some users to try other NPR apps

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