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NPR: National & Local News

NPR: National & Local News

Android NPR
4.8 Popularity

Addictive public radio app with personalized news

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Updated
October 10, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
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Package Name
org.npr.android.news

So here's my take on the NPR app. I've tested a bunch of news and podcast apps, and this one stands out for how seamlessly it combines national and local coverage. The personalization features are really well done - I like how it learns your preferences and serves up a custom mix. And the audio quality is great too. On the downside, the free version has more ads than I'd like, and the recommendation algorithm can be a bit hit-or-miss at times. But overall, it's a super solid app that I use basically every day.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of national and local news coverage in one place
  • Personalized audio stream is super convenient
  • Great selection of public radio podcasts to discover
  • Free to use, don't need to pay to get the full experience

Cons

  • Ads can get annoying if you don't upgrade to paid version
  • Recommendation algorithm isn't perfect, sometimes suggests irrelevant stuff
  • Navigation can be a bit confusing at first
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Been using the NPR: National & Local News app for a couple months now. It’s basically a one-stop shop for all your public radio needs – you get the latest news, in-depth stories, and fun little segments all in one place. Pretty solid if you’re into staying on top of current events and discovering new podcasts.

Here’s what you can do: you can listen to a personalized stream on the home screen, which is super convenient. There’s also a dedicated podcasts section where you can find shows from across public radio. And the app will recommend stuff based on what you like – took me a while to figure that out but it’s actually really useful.

Look, if you’re a public radio junkie like me, you’ll probably love this app. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a bit annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job of keeping me informed and entertained. Worth checking out for sure.

User Reviews

Michael Greer October 24, 2025

[CAUTION: Difficult to shut off & drains battery!] Excellent coverage of topics, stations and every type of NPR content you could imagine. I use it to listen to All Things...

Steve Goldman October 24, 2025

This new version (v. 3.1.0) is a clear and significant mistake. I so wish I hadn't updated it. If I could down-level to a previous version, I would in a...

Jarz October 24, 2025

This app breaks like it's its job. I've probably had to uninstall and reinstall it [only thing that's fixed it] when the app stops play sound. I've had to do...

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