# Kansas Public Radio

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id970187589](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id970187589)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id970187589`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The University of Kansas
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (71 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2015-04-02
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kansas-public-radio/id970187589)
- **Website:** [http://kansaspublicradio.org](http://kansaspublicradio.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse](http://www.publicmediaapps.com/termsofuse)

## Description

The Kansas Public Radio App lets you stream KPR live with DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward), listen while you travel, and view program schedules. On Demand content and program segments are easy to access and explore.

Features include bookmarks to save stories, quick sharing, a built‑in Sleep Timer, and an Alarm Clock to wake up to KPR. Brought to you by KPR and Public Media Apps for convenient public radio anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #153,896 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers praise the app for being easy to use, travel-friendly, and offering strong programming (e.g., Retro Cocktail Hour). However, multiple reviews report reliability problems: streams frequently drop, audio won’t play, and offline indicators can appear, making stability the primary concern.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple, quick-to-access interface.
- Travel-friendly: works well anywhere and allows listening while traveling/back home.
- Strong programming including favorites like Retro Cocktail Hour and local news.
- One-touch access to your favorite station.

### Cons

- Frequent streaming interruptions and reliability issues where the app drops or stops playing audio.
- App occasionally doesn't play audio / fails to stream, even after reinstall.
- Offline/spinner shows 'offline' despite connectivity.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id970187589)