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Denver News from 9News alternatives

Users are looking for alternatives to Denver News from 9News due to significant app usability issues, particularly after recent updates. Many report problems with navigation, weather features not loading, and excessive notifications. Alternatives offer more reliable weather, better user interfaces, or a focus on national news.

Why users look for alternatives to Denver News from 9News

The alternatives

The Weather Channel
4.8★ · 5,918,712 ratings · Free

The Weather Channel app provides generally accurate weather forecasts and radar, with users appreciating its ability to help plan activities and keep up with weather globally and locally R52R58. It also offers news on storms and weather worldwide .

Better for: This app is better for users who prioritize accurate and detailed weather forecasts, radar, and global weather news, especially if they are frustrated with the Denver News app's unreliable weather features . However, users should be aware of frequent and intrusive ads and pop-ups R53R56.

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CBS News
3.7★ · 19,531 ratings · Free

CBS News offers live breaking news and top stories, including local news R66. It aims to provide comprehensive news coverage.

Better for: CBS News is better for users seeking a national news source with live updates and top stories, who might also appreciate local CBS news content R66. However, users report issues with the app breaking daily, constant buffering, and pages not fully loading R68. There are also complaints about the lack of a dark mode and excessive 'Breaking News' notifications that are not always urgent R65R67.

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WSOC-TV News
4.7★ · 15,233 ratings · Free

WSOC-TV News provides informative news and weather, serving as a good option for users who grew up watching the newscast and want to stay updated when they can't watch live . It is described as user-friendly by some .

Better for: This app suits users looking for a local news source, particularly if they are familiar with WSOC-TV newscasts . However, potential users should be aware of reports of outdated information, repeated stories, and numerous bugs like freezing videos and crashes R82R88. The app also lacks an auto-rotation feature for iPad users and has issues with videos playing automatically R84R85.

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NewsWest 9
4.8★ · 6,789 ratings · Free

NewsWest 9 is praised for being timely with news, especially in the Permian Basin, and for keeping users informed when it matters most R94. It also offers a feature to text the newsroom directly .

Better for: NewsWest 9 is better for users in West Texas who want fast, local news coverage and appreciate direct interaction with the newsroom R94. However, users should be prepared for a high volume of ads and commercials that interrupt the experience R93R95R97. Some users also find the weather section too busy and wish for larger maps R97.

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9 StormTrack
4.6★ · 5,446 ratings · Free

9 StormTrack offers radar imaging with bold, easy-to-see colors . Some users find it accurate for their area, even if it's not their local channel R108.

Better for: This app is better for users primarily interested in weather radar with clear visuals . However, many users report significant issues with the app showing weather for the wrong regions (Michigan, Wisconsin, Kansas City) despite location settings R107. It also has complaints about being glitchy, locking up, and having too many ads R109R111.

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Stick with Denver News from 9News if

Users should stick with Denver News from 9News if they value its perceived unbiased reporting and local focus, especially enjoying specific personalities like Kyle Clark and the 'Next' show . The app is seen as a reliable connection to local Denver news for those who trust its content .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why are users unhappy with the Denver News from 9News app?
Users are unhappy with the Denver News from 9News app primarily due to a difficult-to-use new format, frequent failures of the weather tab to load, and persistent bugs like freezing and crashing R1R3R6R7. Many also report issues with notification settings not working correctly and the absence of a search function or easy navigation back to previous stories R4R9R25R38.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US I hate the new format: The new format of the 9 news app is far from user friendly. Prior to the changes it was so easy to maneuver through and find out which stories were of interest to me. Now with the new format, I find myself using different news sources because it is too confusing.
  2. [R13] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Don’t Update: After updating the app the format was changed. It is really hard to use and I wish there was a prior version of this app to install.
  3. [R16] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New format is terrible: After the format of the app changed about a month ago, I’m finding it is not what it used to be, mostly headlines and videos, less articles, and hard to even discern what is new or old stuff. Their merger of local stations probably resulted in this. I have switch to a competitor news provider after this change in 9NEWS app.
  4. [R31] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New update: I’m so sad, I loved the 9 news app. I don’t like the update and new look at all. Hard to navigate.
  5. [R3] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Weather tab never works: That’s it. It doesn’t work. Just a blank screen every time I try to use it.
  6. [R6] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US New version review: So far not a fan. I mainly use it for weather and that seems to be hit or miss, as in loading. Sometimes you open the app select weather and you get a blank page. Close app down all the way try again and it populates. Ended up switch to apples weather app and just uninstalled 9News, will try again in a few months to see if they can get the bugs removed.
  7. [R7] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Terrible app: The weather always has a blank white page and most of the time doesn’t refresh. Deleted app and reloaded and just never shows up.
  8. [R10] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New app needs a lot of work 5/6/26: The new app really needs some help. Having reloaded this a few times already, weather rarely works as nothing will show. Also, only works in portrait mode??
  9. [R12] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Start up screen: If you click on the notification, the start up loading blue screen freezes up and does not open the app
  10. [R15] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Update bugs: Takes forever to open and when it does it won’t load consistently Please fix the issue
  11. [R33] Denver News from 9News 2/5 · US Only Works in Portrait Mode on iPad: Why won’t this open full screen in landscape mode? I use landscape mode for larger text and viewing with my aging eyes. Other Denver market apps don’t have this issue.
  12. [R35] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Update is trash: Idk who decided this app needed an update but they were incredibly wrong. The app used to be my primary source of news, not just local. But I can’t even read the articles I am trying to navigate to now. It’s always crashing or lagging. Or it buries what article you are trying to find. Really sad to see an unnecessary update ruin the app so quickly. Please make the previous version
  13. [R4] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Notification settings don’t exist: I have configured in the app the notifications I would like to receive, turning off all notifications EXCEPT breaking news, safety, weather and traffic alerts. THIS DOES NOT EXIST! I still receive notifications for EVERYTHING!!!! I do not care about a story about Morgan Wallen performing at Mile High. I do not care about some sports team hiring some coach, NFL or
  14. [R9] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Can’t Search in Newest Version: Either you can no longer search for news or it’s impossible to find. I love 9News and I thought the app got a major upgrade but it just isn’t functional, still.
  15. [R25] Denver News from 9News 2/5 · US Why?: After a recent “makeover” the app doesn’t show me the stories I want to see. Weather information is limited without watching the entire pre recorded forecast. And you cannot search for what you are looking for anymore, feature is gone. Better to just go to the website
  16. [R38] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Cannot close news stories: This version has changed the interface where there is no longer a back arrow to clove a story. I have to close the app to start over every time
  17. [R40] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US App is junk: If I could rate your app as ZERO stars I would. When you open a story, you cannot get out of it. You have to completely close the app and reopen the app again to read another story
  18. [R52] The Weather Channel 5/5 · US Wonderful help tool: Helps me make plans... and keep up with family and friends all over the world, as well as Local on the 8’s.
  19. [R53] The Weather Channel 3/5 · US To many ads: The whole ad thing started not to long ago. I get it. That’s how you make money. When you go none to some it’s an annoyance.
  20. [R56] The Weather Channel 3/5 · US Pop ups: My only complaint is the pop-ups
  21. [R58] The Weather Channel 5/5 · US best ever: O keeps me updated every single day and I'm always on point with the weather
  22. [R65] CBS News 2/5 · US No dark mode is an example of how behind it is. STILL!: Needs to catch up on a lot of basic missing features in 2021.
  23. [R66] CBS News 5/5 · US Cbs news live breaking news: Top stories and local news
  24. [R67] CBS News 3/5 · US No dark mode: Create a dark mode option
  25. [R68] CBS News 1/5 · US App breaks daily: Constant buffering and crashes. Even after upgrading my internet, this app is practically unusable. It constantly loses connection and dies, especially on my Apple TV. Highly disappointed
  26. [R82] WSOC-TV News 1/5 · US Don't Bother: This is, by far, the worst news app of the three network TV stations in Charlotte. It's technologically shoddy and unreliable, and consistently has outdated information. As for the staff, their writing, spelling and grammatical skills are embarrassingly poor more often than not. I finally gave up and deleted it from my mobile device.
  27. [R84] WSOC-TV News 3/5 · US Video: I HATE the upgrade. All of a sudden a week or so ago news videos started playing automatically and won’t stop even when you close the app. If I wanted to watch or hear the video I should be able to control it myself. It’s really annoying to open the app to catch up on headlines and a video starts blaring, especially if I’m doing this in a quiet space like a doctors office or bed while my
  28. [R85] WSOC-TV News 1/5 · US Outdated?: Your app needs to be updated to allow auto rotation from portrait to landscape when used on an iPad. I have submitted this comment previously but to no avail. Please strongly consider making this improvement.
  29. [R88] WSOC-TV News 1/5 · US Horrible!: Do not depend on this app for your local Charlotte news! This app is constantly full of old news and outdated information and stories. It doesn’t get updated on a regular basis, and important stories can take days to make it to the app. In addition, they repeat the same story multiple times under different headings to make it look like there is a lot of news content. There isn’t. Spor
  30. [R93] NewsWest 9 1/5 · US To many adds: This app is informative if you feel like watching watching adds anytime you click on something.
  31. [R94] NewsWest 9 5/5 · US Always the FIRST: News center 7 claims to the first with the most and they have proven time and time again they are the LAST with the least - thanks NEWS WEST 9 keeping the Permian Basin informed when it matters most !!!!!
  32. [R95] NewsWest 9 1/5 · US Had to move on: I think they should remove the news stories and just finish the app off with ads.
  33. [R97] NewsWest 9 1/5 · US Too busy: Thought I would get this app on my iPad and now am rethinking. Might just delete it. For the local weather (which is what I mainly use) is too busy. For any video, there was always a commercial first. I wouldn’t call that user friendly. I would have to scroll thru ads and many other items to get to My Weather. I’m not always on the recliner with my feet up with lots of time. Sometimes kn
  34. [R107] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Wrong area: Your app shows me Michigans weather even though it's set for Cincinnati weather. I can never find Cincinnati weather because there are no labels on the screens.
  35. [R108] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Hundred percent accurate for the wrong area: Works great in West Texas better than the local news apps I thought this was our channel 9, but it’s better
  36. [R109] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Delete app: Advertisement on Boston scientific low back pain no way to delete it had to delete the weather app
  37. [R111] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US To many ads: Fairly accurate but the stupid ads that are horrible to get rid of is making me use AccuWeather more often.

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