# KBACH Phoenix

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id871272161](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id871272161)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id871272161`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Friends of Public Radio Arizona
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (154 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2014-05-05
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kbach-phoenix/id871272161)
- **Website:** [https://www.kbach.org](https://www.kbach.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy](https://www.publicmediaapps.com/privacy)

## Description

KBACH Phoenix is a Chrome extension that streams live classical music from KBACH (89.5 FM), with Jazz PHX (91.5 HD2) and KJZZ/NPR news. It also offers on-demand interviews and podcasts from KBACH Heart of the Arts and NPR/KJZZ networks.

App features include pause/rewind, sleep timer, alarm clock, and favorites for quick access to new episodes. This extension is brought to you by Friends of Public Radio Arizona and Public Media Apps, delivering great mobile listening to valued listeners.

## Rankings

- #113,765 — Overall

## Review summary

KBACH Phoenix for iOS is praised for easy usability, rich music content, and informative track details, plus strong audio quality and CarPlay compatibility. The app shines with curated playlists and knowledgeable hosts. Noted drawbacks center on connectivity problems (signal drops and occasional download/reconnect failures) and the CarPlay availability history (missing in earlier versions, now addressed). Overall, a well-regarded classical music app with minor, addressable issues.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a straightforward, clean interface.
- Great music content and curated playlists.
- Knowledgeable hosts and educational value—composer/performer info adds depth.
- Clear track information and performer details on screen.
- High-quality audio with reliable streaming and CarPlay support.

### Cons

- Connectivity issues: occasional loss of signal, failed reconnects, and download errors.
- CarPlay history: CarPlay support was missing in earlier versions and has only recently been added.

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