Reviews of UCB Player

By: United Christian Broadcasters App

List of user reviews and ratings for UCB Player

Total ratings

4.89 (Rating count: 2,293)

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Review summary

UCB Player is well-received for its diverse Christian content and easy-to-use interface, serving as an important spiritual resource for many users. However, multiple reviews mention technical issues such as frequent audio interruptions, app crashes on certain devices, and inconsistent podcast playback. Some users find the recent addition of background music during devotionals distracting. Despite these drawbacks, users appreciate the uplifting content, quality of live radio, and availability of podcasts and devotionals, making it a valuable app for Christian listeners.

Pros

Provides a wide range of Christian content including live radio, podcasts, daily devotionals, and Bible readings.
User-friendly and intuitive interface with easy access to features like catch-up and playlists.
Offers spiritual encouragement and teachings that users find uplifting and valuable.
Includes additional resources such as personal stories of faith and scripture study aids.
Generally high audio quality and suitable for various listening devices including phones and tablets.

Cons

Frequent streaming interruptions and audio cutting out even on strong internet connections.
Issues with app stability causing crashes and phone restarts on some devices.
Problems with podcast playback consistency; some episodes fail to load or play reliably.
Background music added to devotional readings is distracting and disliked by several users.
Lack of features like replay buttons for devotionals or ability to read news articles without stopping live radio.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.50

All time rating average: 4.89

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-30	Cl*****	The app always starts off well, then no matter what you do, it stops working correctly. This is were I give up and uninstall for a good while. I then start all over again and then the same thing happens. To be honest I am disappointed and had enough. It is nice to have a selection of audio, but sometimes the written word is better.
The app always starts off well, then no matter what you do, it stops working correctly. This is were I give up and uninstall for a good while. I then start all over again and then the same thing happens. To be honest I am disappointed and had enough. It is nice to have a selection of audio, but sometimes the written word is better.
2025-01-03	Ju*****	The latest revision of app is working well and has great functionality, also good features like catch up, easy and logical user interface. There is so much in the app including catch up and podcasts, so it doesn't matter if you can't listen to live radio often.
The latest revision of app is working well and has great functionality, also good features like catch up, easy and logical user interface. There is so much in the app including catch up and podcasts, so it doesn't matter if you can't listen to live radio often.
2024-12-21	Me*****	Our family loves listening to UCB 2! We have a DAB radio in the kitchen, so it's on first thing in the morning. The kids listen while they eat breakfast and it stays on throughout the day. They love to listen to the school run singalong!, We listen to UCB in our cars too. UCB has been a real lifeline during our tough times. I highly recommend it to everyone!
Our family loves listening to UCB 2! We have a DAB radio in the kitchen, so it's on first thing in the morning. The kids listen while they eat breakfast and it stays on throughout the day. They love to listen to the school run singalong!, We listen to UCB in our cars too. UCB has been a real lifeline during our tough times. I highly recommend it to everyone!
2024-12-16	Mi*****	Brilliant hosts, great music, podcasts and more from a Christian radio station with global reach. App works brilliantly with all the features that 3rd party ones don't cover.
Brilliant hosts, great music, podcasts and more from a Christian radio station with global reach. App works brilliantly with all the features that 3rd party ones don't cover.
2024-11-29	He*****	Delighted with the books of books in the App which gives a deeper understanding of linking the Old Testament to the New Testament. Also very encouraging are the stories of faith which are strengthening to hear. I wish I had downloaded this app years ago.
Delighted with the books of books in the App which gives a deeper understanding of linking the Old Testament to the New Testament. Also very encouraging are the stories of faith which are strengthening to hear. I wish I had downloaded this app years ago.
2024-11-19	Ma*****	I love this app. I usually listen to the daily devotionals and they are so good. Easy to understand, straight from Scripture and always leave me with something to think about. God bless you, guys. Is there a replay button though? I would like to listen to one devotion a number of times without it moving to the previous day's devotion automatically. Stay blessed😊
I love this app. I usually listen to the daily devotionals and they are so good. Easy to understand, straight from Scripture and always leave me with something to think about. God bless you, guys. Is there a replay button though? I would like to listen to one devotion a number of times without it moving to the previous day's devotion automatically. Stay blessed😊
2024-11-13	La*****	While listening to UCB 2 the radio keeps cutting every few minutes even if internet signal is strong & consistent with other apps. I turned to the app instead of using the web browser because that did the same thing but unfortunately there is no difference. This has been an ongoing problem for me which puts me off from listening.
While listening to UCB 2 the radio keeps cutting every few minutes even if internet signal is strong & consistent with other apps. I turned to the app instead of using the web browser because that did the same thing but unfortunately there is no difference. This has been an ongoing problem for me which puts me off from listening.
2024-11-05	Pa*****	Great app for keeping in touch with current events from a Christian perspective. And its getting better with more features over time, like easy access to the "Word for Today" which I find great to share with friends, work colleagues and family. Well done ucb
Great app for keeping in touch with current events from a Christian perspective. And its getting better with more features over time, like easy access to the "Word for Today" which I find great to share with friends, work colleagues and family. Well done ucb
2024-10-31	Pa*****	I have just listened to the podcast mysterios and miraculous on prophecy. Excellent one of the best accounts I have heard. I am working my way through this series. Just completed listening to the series on unstoppable church, which was also excellent. Thankyou UCBfor these resources
I have just listened to the podcast mysterios and miraculous on prophecy. Excellent one of the best accounts I have heard. I am working my way through this series. Just completed listening to the series on unstoppable church, which was also excellent. Thankyou UCBfor these resources
2024-10-08	Ke*****	The UCB app contains many brilliant features. It is well designed and let's me do everything I want. I found it was hard to locate the extended playlist to check songs played days earlier, but having now discovered how, that's a good bonus feature. There are lots of resources and spiritual boosts. I would like to be able to click on a news story and read text while still listening to live radio - currently the live broadcast stops if you do this.
The UCB app contains many brilliant features. It is well designed and let's me do everything I want. I found it was hard to locate the extended playlist to check songs played days earlier, but having now discovered how, that's a good bonus feature. There are lots of resources and spiritual boosts. I would like to be able to click on a news story and read text while still listening to live radio - currently the live broadcast stops if you do this.