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6abc Philadelphia alternatives

Users often leave 6abc Philadelphia due to frequent freezing, excessive ads, and issues with video playback and notifications. Alternatives offer more reliable weather, focused local news, or dedicated sports and music streaming.

Why users look for alternatives to 6abc Philadelphia

The alternatives

AccuWeather
4.6★ · 1,496,263 ratings · Free

AccuWeather provides precise weather forecasts, radar, and other tools, with many users finding it accurate and easy to use R55R58R52. It offers notifications for severe weather, helping users stay informed about storms R64.

Better for: AccuWeather is better for users who prioritize accurate and detailed weather forecasts and radar information R55R58. It suits those who want reliable severe weather alerts R64 and a straightforward interface for checking daily conditions R52.

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Citizen
4.7★ · 508,633 ratings · Free

Citizen provides real-time safety alerts and information about incidents in your area, aiming to help users stay safe by giving them alerts by their area R75. Some users appreciate its ability to provide immediate information R72.

Better for: Citizen is better for users primarily concerned with local safety and real-time incident alerts R75. It suits individuals who want to be notified about potential threats in their immediate vicinity R75.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer
4.6★ · 17,892 ratings · Free

The Philadelphia Inquirer app offers local news content, with some users appreciating its coverage and the ability to read articles R80R86R89. It is noted for being a non-profit, not owned by billionaires R89.

Better for: The Philadelphia Inquirer is better for users who want in-depth local news from a dedicated Philadelphia source R86R89. It suits those who prefer reading articles over watching videos R83 and want to support a non-profit local newspaper R89.

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93.3 WMMR
4.7★ · 3,729 ratings · Free

93.3 WMMR allows users to stream the radio station, providing a soundtrack for their lives and connecting them to the Preston And Steve show R102R104. It is appreciated by long-time listeners for its music and content R94R100.

Better for: 93.3 WMMR is better for users who want to listen to rock music and specific radio shows like Preston And Steve R104. It suits those who are loyal listeners of the station and want to stream it wherever they go R102R104.

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97.5 The Fanatic
4.7★ · 2,233 ratings · Free

97.5 The Fanatic provides Philadelphia sports radio, with users enjoying the shows and the insights from journalists and call-in listeners R108R111R120. It is a preferred station for many Philly sports fans R114.

Better for: 97.5 The Fanatic is better for users who are dedicated Philadelphia sports fans and want to listen to local sports talk radio R108R111R120. It suits those who prefer this station over other local sports options R114.

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Stick with 6abc Philadelphia if

You should stick with the 6abc Philadelphia app if you are a loyal viewer who appreciates their news content and find the app works flawlessly for you, despite others' issues .

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Frequently asked

Why do users complain about ads in the 6abc Philadelphia app?
Users complain about ads in the 6abc Philadelphia app because there are too many of them, including full-screen pop-ups and video ads that play automatically, sometimes interrupting content or playing multiple videos simultaneously R9R10R13R16.
Does AccuWeather provide accurate forecasts?
AccuWeather is generally considered to provide accurate weather forecasts by many users, who appreciate its precise forecasts and tools R55R58. However, some users report inaccuracies or issues with the radar R54R56R57.
What are the main issues with the Citizen app?
The main issues with the Citizen app include a 'bait and switch' model where useful information is blurred or hidden behind a premium paywall R65R68, unwanted notifications about distressing topics , and recent updates making the map disorienting or difficult to navigate R67R70.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US FIX IT!!!!! STILL BROKEN: What is the problem that can’t be fixed with the app FREEZING UP? SAME ISSUE OVER AND OVER. THE AP FREEZES EVERY TIME. CAN NOT USE THE APP WITHOUT IT LOCKING UP. FIX IT!!! Your competition doesn’t have an app that doesn’t freeze up.
  2. [R23] 6abc Philadelphia 5/5 · US App not working: App failing to load. Blank blue screen with the 6abc logo.
  3. [R60] AccuWeather 1/5 · US Never works: I’ve been using acuweather for years but the last 6 months have me fed up. The app is still crashing almost every time I use it.
  4. [R63] AccuWeather 2/5 · US Gone downhill: This used to be a great app, but in the last six months or so, I am finding that it won’t load data a lot of the time. I open it and get a blank screen. I have to kill it and open it multiple times to get data. And other times it does the ad game thing, then freezes when that’s done and I have to kill the app. Super disappointed :(
  5. [R9] 6abc Philadelphia 3/5 · US Commercials are horrible: It’s the only way I can watch 6 sec since Xfinity removed it from our channels. So that’s good. The commercials are the same every break and play on a loop, sometimes 3 times. On occasion they play right thru the weather or sports. Still better than nothing.
  6. [R10] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US ADS: Too many ads
  7. [R13] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US AI slop: This app is nonstop ads and fake AI articles. It gives pop ups for breaking news and then it’s nowhere to be found when you open the app. Don’t waste your time with this nonsense, just turn on the TV
  8. [R16] 6abc Philadelphia 2/5 · US Multiple videos play at same time: I like the content, especially the weather, but recent updates have made this sound like I am walking into a crowded room. Please stop the Autoplay and fix the bugs so videos aren’t going on and on and on at the same time. Also, too many ads.
  9. [R43] 6abc Philadelphia 2/5 · US Notifications don’t open correct story: Every time I click a notification I’m interested in the app opens to another story.
  10. [R44] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US Really hate this latest version of app: When you tap on a story another one comes up. Also when you open a story with a video it comes on with the sound on.
  11. [R47] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US Worthless: The app never takes you to the story you wanted. What’s the point of having different stories available if it just keeps taking me back to the last one that loaded successfully?! Other news apps don’t have this problem. Maybe it’s time for them to hire a new app developer.
  12. [R19] 6abc Philadelphia 1/5 · US Problems: This app is really no good Two voices r playing at one time it’s very annoying and there is no way to turn it off I reset the app and it is still doing it! This isn’t the first time but I gotta tell you it’s very frustrating!
  13. [R3] 6abc Philadelphia 3/5 · US Minimum OS: Looks like your recent version has surpassed the maximum OS my iPhone can support. I don’t get a new iPhone every time Apple makes a new one. Please update the backwards compatibility. Thanks!
  14. [R6] 6abc Philadelphia 3/5 · US Can’t change location in weather tab: The 6ABC app seems to work fine except for one thing, in the weather tab, the location button and the arrow to change location is the top center of the screen on the iPad, but it’s behind the menu bar, I can’t get to it. Either the menu bar ( the one that says Home, Weather, News, etc) should be moved to the side or the location button, or both to opposite cor
  15. [R24] 6abc Philadelphia 3/5 · US Update: The updated structure is not an improvement.
  16. [R27] 6abc Philadelphia 3/5 · US The update: On the updated version you can't see the days of the week in daily weather and the hourly times are cut off to on the weather.
  17. [R52] AccuWeather 5/5 · US Easy to use, easy to cypher.: See Above
  18. [R55] AccuWeather 5/5 · US My favorite weather app: This app gives the best mix of precise forecasts, radar and other tools of any I have used.
  19. [R58] AccuWeather 5/5 · US Accurate weather forecasts: Love this app, it’s what I’ve always wanted and has everything I need to stay ahead of the storm. Thanks so much.
  20. [R64] AccuWeather 5/5 · US A really good reminder for what whether is coming: I really like this app because it tells me when lightning or anything else comes to my country and it gives me notifications on my iPad and I check it every day and it is the best whether app I’ve ever had.
  21. [R72] Citizen 5/5 · US Five stars: I think this app is my favorite app ever.
  22. [R75] Citizen 5/5 · US The best app to save you: This app always gets alerts and it can save you by given you alert by your area and then you can go somewhere else
  23. [R80] The Philadelphia Inquirer 4/5 · US 👍: App has improved a lot!
  24. [R86] The Philadelphia Inquirer 5/5 · US My Inquirer: I rely on Will Bunch’s column
  25. [R89] The Philadelphia Inquirer 5/5 · US Great Way to Stay Informed: And it’s a non-profit, not owned by billionaires! All the news that fits, they print … unlike one larger national paper from New York.
  26. [R83] The Philadelphia Inquirer 4/5 · US Love the Inquirer, but…: When will the “listen to article” feature be added to the app? Seems like a total miss. Why would I use the app if the convenience is on the website? As for the listen article feature on the website, for long articles, the page eventually refreshes, stopping the reader feature. And there’s no way to pick up where it left off. I hope you solve that glitch too. Keep up the
  27. [R94] 93.3 WMMR 5/5 · US WMMR: Loving MMR from the beginning in 1968!
  28. [R100] 93.3 WMMR 5/5 · US Decades of love!: Thanks so much for all you have provided us for the years!
  29. [R102] 93.3 WMMR 5/5 · US WMMR ROCKS!: I almost exclusively listen to WMMR, whether I’m at home or in the car. This radio station is pretty much the soundtrack to my life. Thank you for being a real radio station. I consider myself blessed to be in your listening market.
  30. [R104] 93.3 WMMR 5/5 · US Love MMR and the app: The app is so easy to use and it helps. Keep this South Jersey native now, living in Fort Myers Florida in tune with the Preston And Steve show every morning.
  31. [R108] 97.5 The Fanatic 5/5 · US Great Philly sports radio show: Ray dunne great producer. Bring back Mike again tho
  32. [R111] 97.5 The Fanatic 5/5 · US These folks know sports: Love the afternoon shows. Unfiltered is number 1!
  33. [R114] 97.5 The Fanatic 4/5 · US Miss Tyrone & Mikey Miss: I prefer 97.5 I always have. But why do you keep John Kincade and his negative style( which fits the other station better) over Tyrone Johnson and Mikey Miss ???
  34. [R120] 97.5 The Fanatic 5/5 · US Ex Pat: Born and raised in Philly; now live in North Carolina. But, in you heart, I will always be a Philly guy. I listen to this station via the net to hear about Philly sports. I enjoy the wit and wisdom of the journalists and the call in listeners.
  35. [R54] AccuWeather 2/5 · US Inaccurate weather: Do not use app for accurate weather .
  36. [R56] AccuWeather 3/5 · US Radar: The radar is almost always inaccurate.
  37. [R57] AccuWeather 2/5 · US Was Great: I've used this app for years. It was great. After the recent update, it is horribly inaccurate. Currently it's in the 80s here; the app say 71. ?!?
  38. [R65] Citizen 1/5 · US Premium: I know freemium is a standard business model for many apps, but it’s my first day using the app and I got a push notification saying “there’s a safety threat near you, pay for premium to find out more details.” Pretty tacky.
  39. [R67] Citizen 3/5 · US What did you guys do to this app?: I don’t know what’s going on, but I have a few issues all of a sudden. I do videos kind of often. But now it will not let me go landscape when I’m trying to video. The map thing sucks. And you guys still have like a two minute delay between the broadcast and showed up on the app is there anyway they can speed that up?
  40. [R68] Citizen 1/5 · US Bait and switch: If it’s not live, it’s blurred out… unless you pay for premium. Kinda pointless.
  41. [R70] Citizen 3/5 · US Bad updates: Used to look at this all the time. The new map hovering/circling thing is disorienting, useless, and annoying. Now I think, “is this important enough for me to mess with this app?” Just show the map, it’s just an extra click to the get the info I need.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store