Reviews of WNYC

By: New York Public Radio App

List of user reviews and ratings for WNYC

Total ratings

4.11 (Rating count: 1,846)

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Review summary

User reviews show a split: many praise WNYC for strong content (news coverage, engaging hosts, diverse stations, music) and handy features that work well for work or on the go. However, recurring reliability issues dominate the feedback: frequent crashes, glitches, and streams dropping with poor auto-reconnect, plus occasional slow performance on some devices. Overall, content quality and usability are favored by some, while persistent instability drives frustration for others.

Pros

Generally reliable playback and easy-to-use app
High-quality, informative programming and reporting
Wide range of stations and music selection
Useful features and accessible UI (including sleep timer)
Useful for staying informed at work or on the go

Cons

Frequent crashes, glitches, and freezes
Frequent stream drops and loss of connection with poor auto-reconnect
Slow performance or lag on certain devices, especially newer phones

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.11

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24% (22)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-10	Jo*****	I love WNYC which is why it's criminal that this app sucks so badly! Constantly crashes and will refuse to play unless you quit and reopen
I love WNYC which is why it's criminal that this app sucks so badly! Constantly crashes and will refuse to play unless you quit and reopen
2026-06-22	Mi*****	it's glitchy.
it's glitchy.
2026-06-20	An*****	Awful!
Awful!
2026-06-18	Da*****	a great way to get all the new York you need
a great way to get all the new York you need
2026-06-16	ma*****	it is fine unyil its not. On occasion it just stops working and i can't get Brian's show back on. also the program for the day is no longer listed., just a generic statement. Very disappointing not to see what is planned.
it is fine unyil its not. On occasion it just stops working and i can't get Brian's show back on. also the program for the day is no longer listed., just a generic statement. Very disappointing not to see what is planned.
2026-06-15	Ed*****	freezes often
freezes often
2026-06-12	To*****	I listen mornings and evenings, I feel well informed
I listen mornings and evenings, I feel well informed
2026-06-12	fr*****	love the programming
love the programming
2026-06-12	Le*****	The limited way in which I use this, works fine.
The limited way in which I use this, works fine.
2026-06-11	pe*****	Use everyday constantly
Use everyday constantly