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WFTV Weather

55
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

The WFTV Weather app is praised for its accurate local forecasts and trusted meteorologists, but recent updates have introduced significant bugs, particularly with radar functionality and location management, alongside an increase in intrusive ads.

4.8★ lifetime (14,512) Free to download since 2013 by Cox Media Group, Inc updated 0.8 mo ago recent negative 44% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Radar Issues Ad Overload Location Management App Performance & Stability Trusted Meteorologists Forecast Accuracy & Timeliness Interface Changes
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

The WFTV Weather app is generally well-regarded for its accurate local weather reporting and trusted meteorologists, with many users relying on it for critical updates. However, recent updates have led to widespread issues including non-functional radar, inability to delete saved locations, frequent crashes, and an overwhelming number of advertisements.

What users like

  • Highly accurate weather forecasts and alerts, especially for lightning and rainR43R49R52R59
  • Users trust the WFTV meteorologists, particularly Tom Terry and his teamR16R25R26R30
  • Effective for tracking storms and planning outdoor activitiesR54R70R93R96
  • Provides good local and regional weather coverageR38R91

What users complain about

  • Radar frequently does not work, is inaccurate, or is stuck on old dataR1R3R4R6
  • Users cannot delete saved locations, leading to unwanted alertsR5R8R9R12
  • Excessive and intrusive advertisements disrupt the user experienceR19R21R23R24
  • App often crashes, freezes, or fails to load contentR7R23R34R42
  • Forecasts are inconsistent or not updated regularlyR2R24R28R31
  • New update changed the interface, making it less user-friendly and missing features like hourly forecastsR15R108R114R117
  • High cellular data usage compared to other appsR20R60
  • Issues with compatibility or functionality on certain devices (e.g., iPad, off Wi-Fi)R101R102R105

Latest update · v6.2.517

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Recurring themes

Radar Issues negative
Many users report that the radar feature is frequently broken, offline, inaccurate, or stuck on old data, which is a critical flaw for a weather app. This contradicts the developer's claim of 'bug fixes and performance improvements' in the latest update.R1R3R4R6
Ad Overload negative
A significant number of reviews complain about an excessive amount of ads, pop-ups, and even scam advertisements that disrupt the user experience, redirect users, and make the app difficult to use.R19R21R23R24
Location Management negative
Users are frustrated by a bug that prevents them from deleting saved locations, leading to unwanted alerts and clutter.R5R8R9R12
App Performance & Stability negative
Many users report the app frequently crashes, freezes, or fails to load, especially after recent updates. This directly contradicts the developer's notes about 'bug fixes and performance improvements'.R7R23R34R42
Trusted Meteorologists positive
Despite technical issues, many users express strong trust and loyalty to the WFTV weather team, particularly Tom Terry, for their accurate and comforting forecasts during severe weather.R16R25R26R30
Forecast Accuracy & Timeliness mixed
While many praise the app for accurate alerts and forecasts, a significant number of recent reviews report inconsistent forecasts, outdated information, or a lack of timely updates, especially during critical weather events.R2R24R28R31
Interface Changes negative
Recent updates have altered the app's interface, which many users find less intuitive, cluttered, or confusing. Some specific complaints include the removal of the hourly forecast and changes to how radar data is displayed.R15R108R114R117

Who it's for

This app is for users who prioritize local weather coverage and trust the WFTV meteorologists, particularly for severe weather alerts R30. It is not for users who expect a bug-free experience, a clean interface without excessive ads, or reliable radar functionality R1R5R21R23.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, focusing on bugs and performance issues introduced by recent updates. This contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a significant decline in user satisfaction recently. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes and performance improvements,' which directly contradicts the numerous recent reports of new bugs and performance degradation.

Frequently asked

Does the WFTV Weather app have a working radar?
Many recent reviews indicate that the radar feature in the WFTV Weather app is frequently not working, offline, inaccurate, or stuck on old data R1R3R4R6.
Can I remove saved locations in the WFTV Weather app?
No, many users report a bug in recent updates that prevents them from deleting saved locations, with the option menu appearing only for a split second R5R8R9R12.
Are there many ads in the WFTV Weather app?
Yes, numerous reviews complain about an excessive and intrusive amount of ads, pop-ups, and even scam advertisements that disrupt the user experience R19R21R23R24.
Is the WFTV Weather app accurate?
While many users praise the app for accurate alerts and forecasts, especially for lightning and rain R43R49R52R59, a significant number of recent reviews report inconsistent forecasts, outdated information, or a lack of timely updates R2R24R28R31.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R43] 5/5 · US Very accurate and user friendly: Thanks for this fine service
  2. [R49] 5/5 · US 9 weather: Always accurate and helpful.
  3. [R52] 5/5 · US Most accurate radar I’ve found yet!: Love this app! Helps me plan my outdoor activity with precision, very helpful. Recommended to everyone I know! Thank you.
  4. [R59] 5/5 · US Weather: Always right on the mark...thanks
  5. [R16] 5/5 · US The Best Weather App: Without a doubt, the best weather app so easy to use and very very informative. Tommy and crew are the best. 😊
  6. [R25] 5/5 · US Loved Rusty and Brian: I always look @ the app. Give me peace and mind. “YOU ARE TOO BLESSED TOO BE STRESSED” say the LORD’s PRAYER and he will do the rest. Keep up the good work bless you all. Julia Drummond Cocoa, Fl,
  7. [R26] 5/5 · US Tom is the best: Tom and his team are simply the best! They always know what’s going on!
  8. [R30] 5/5 · US Tom Terry: I’ve been watching Tom Terry since Hurricane Charley. He’s the ONLY meteorologist I trust. I trust him and his team and no one else.
  9. [R54] 5/5 · US Review: I’m an avid motorcycle enthusiast and I’ve been relying on your forecasts and especially your radar to keep me as safe and dry as possible, especially during riding. The time lapse feature allows me to see the real time movement of storms and adjust my route to avoid them as much as possible. Thanks for keeping me safe
  10. [R70] 5/5 · US Amazing App!: We are on a road trip and it is able to follow us! We received an alert by your weather news app that there is heavy rain and severe thunderstorms in our area. Thank you for supporting and protecting us wherever we go! Best app, by far!🙌🏻☀️🌤🌦⛈🙌🏻
  11. [R93] 5/5 · US Great App!: Not sure if I missed when the app wasn’t so great? I’ve never experienced any issues with this app as other reviewers have stated. It always notifies me if rain is coming to my location, or if lightning was detected. The radar works well enough to where I don’t need a separate app, it’s just not as detailed as said apps. Maybe that’s an area they can work on. But I love having this app
  12. [R96] 5/5 · US Excellent: Not sure about the negative reviews. I live in central Florida and I’m outdoors a lot. I rely on the lighting and rain alerts. On iOS, this app has never disappointed. Keep up the great work. A widget would be great by the way!
  13. [R38] 5/5 · US Best Ever: The WF TV, channel 9 weather app is absolutely the best weather app out there. I’ve looked for a better one and can’t find any that give better coverage to the local and regional weather conditions and projections. This app can show you the weather radar for almost anywhere in the country and it also can show general weather conditions, temperatures, etc. I would recommend this app to a
  14. [R91] 5/5 · US Weather Review: Very happy with this site. I can go to my local city and find out exactly what the temperature is, wind, rain and very happy. Keep up the good work guys and gals!
  15. [R1] 2/5 · US Channel 9 weather: Local radar is always offline
  16. [R3] 1/5 · US radar: Lousy radar never seems to be accurate
  17. [R4] 2/5 · US Radar sweeps often broken: Can’t see 6 hour sweep anymore. Reinstalling won’t fix.
  18. [R6] 1/5 · US App needs an update: The radar isn’t working. Future predictions, yes, but past, not. I hope this can be fixed otherwise I have to use WESH 2 🫤
  19. [R5] 1/5 · US Cannot delete locations: Update has broken the ability to delete stored locations. Test your code!
  20. [R8] 2/5 · US Needs an update: Don’t know what’s going on with this app lately but it’s become super buggy. Radar won’t work 3/4 of the time. Can’t delete cities from your list, you click the 3 dots and the menu pops up for half a second and vanishes. Gonna have to find a new app if they don’t get this fixed soon.
  21. [R9] 1/5 · US Issue with latest version: Since last update I can no longer remove cities from the list, the menu only pops up for a second
  22. [R12] 2/5 · US Can’t delete locations: Please fix this. I get a million alerts for places that I’ve saved while traveling and now I can’t delete those locations. It’s so annoying and it’s going to make me delete this app. Needs to be fixed asap.
  23. [R19] 1/5 · US Appears not to be formatted for iPhone: There are so many ads or items displaying that they write over each other and I’m unable to watch the weather item that I received an alert for.
  24. [R21] 1/5 · US To many scam advertisements for a new app!: The shear number ads placed on your app to fill space is rediculous. Most are flat out scams or misrepresention at best. There’s no place on a news app for these stupid ads. Example. Was getting a storm update ( hurricane) of all things… When I click the video a stupid window ad had redirected me to their site. Without my permission to boot. Sorry WFT
  25. [R23] 1/5 · US Not good: Every time I click on an alert, the app opens and then immediately crashes. When I finally get it to work, there are so many ads and popups that it is worthless to use.
  26. [R24] 2/5 · US Disappointing unless you like ads not weather: I used to love this app and trusted what was provided. Now it’s nothing but advertisement galore. Weather at 23 hours old is not coverage you can count on. Very disappointing but it’s all about the money, not providing weather and news accurately anymore.
  27. [R7] 1/5 · US Weather: App works about half the time and then shuts down.
  28. [R34] 1/5 · US Bad!!: I have to close and open the app for it to work! There’s a tornado warning now and it’s not even showing on the app!
  29. [R42] 3/5 · US App has a bug or loading problem.: Please check to see if can be fixed. Hurricane season is here. thank you
  30. [R2] 3/5 · US Inconsistent: I will check the forecast early am. One or two hours later the forecast has changed dramatically. Example this morning was predicted 10% rain at 6:30. About 8am rain chance went up to 80%. It never did rain at my location though
  31. [R28] 1/5 · US Most Inaccurate Weather People: It’s impossible to plan a day with WFTV or this app. The weather team isn’t even consistent with themselves. Every broadcast and different meteorologist says something different and this app is just about as inconsistent as they are.
  32. [R31] 1/5 · US Terrible: They are never right
  33. [R15] 3/5 · US Put the old radar back: Formerly, the radar showed a combination of past and present; exactly what I wanted to see. The 24 hour option is nonsense. Put it back or at least make it an option.
  34. [R108] 1/5 · US Hate the update: I used to love this app but the new update is terrible. Very confusing and unorganized.
  35. [R114] 1/5 · US Horrible update: I just went to look for tomorrow’s weather and found that the app I was used to and found to be really easy to use and informative has changed beyond all recognition. It’s the wrong way round and asked me a whole bunch of annoying questions to begin with which no doubt have changed the way I got the weather warnings I need. Finally I get to video which I don’t want and confusion.
  36. [R117] 2/5 · US Do not like the changes: This app is not nearly as good as the old one. Needs a lot of work.
  37. [R20] 1/5 · US Using more cellular data than any other app on my phone: As title says. I turned it off. Ridiculous
  38. [R60] 4/5 · US Data usage: Why does this app use so much data? It uses more than every app put together So far sitting at 19 gb Facebook is at 2 I love the app But data usage is a lot Is there a way to cut it in half?
  39. [R101] 1/5 · US Unhappy: Not compatible with my iPad. Now what do I do. I have direct tv & every time it rains I loose the tv, so I rely on my iPad especially now that hurricane season is coming.
  40. [R102] 1/5 · US Does not work away from WiFi: The old App was better it work everywhere this new app doesn’t work out side
  41. [R105] 1/5 · US Update: Update tells me it is not compatible with this device. I'm using an iPad... why is this not compatible with an iPad?

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