WHIO News
The WHIO News app has significant usability issues, particularly with ads and outdated content, despite a strong legacy.
Recent reviews of the WHIO News app highlight persistent problems with ads, outdated news, and overall functionality. While some users appreciate the news coverage, many express frustration with the user experience, including frequent crashes and slow loading times.
What users like
What users complain about
Latest update · v8.9.8
What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):
This release version contains some bug fixes and general improvements to enhance your viewing experience.
Recurring themes
Who it's for
This app may be suitable for users who prioritize local news and weather updates, but those seeking a smooth and ad-free experience should consider alternatives.
Evidence note: The evidence is somewhat one-sided, with a strong negative sentiment in recent reviews compared to the app's overall high lifetime rating.
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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.
- [R10] I love this app: Even if I can't watch the news it will still let me listen I like that feature and I love all the channels you can watch on the app.
- [R49] Dayton Ohio News.: I really like the app. It keeps me informed and what’s going on in Montgomery County Ohio and the surrounding Miami Valley area. It has up to the minute news along with local traffic updates. If I could make a suggestion. When I tap on the video I have to watch a 30 to 45 second commercial where I want to get to the story much quicker. I know you need advertising dollars to keep
- [R55] Weather & News: I watch all of WHIO 7 because you are funny at times but with fantastic composure & professionalism. Thank you care of others.♥️
- [R52] Storms: I am absolutely impressed by how well the meteorologists work together to keep viewers informed of severe weather. Great job everyone!
- [R185] Great News: Up To Date News. Our News Helps to Save lives in case Of The Weather and Also Gives Us News To Know What Going On around Us. Thank You Channel 7.
- [R1] Worst news app ever: I’ve never seen a worse app on any platform. It’s nothing but ads that block what you try to see, stutter, stop you reading a story, and just generally get in the way of anything you want to do. Whio used to be my go-to. Not anymore.
- [R21] Too Many Ads: Sad that you have to sit through minutes of ads before you can actually get a weather forecast. I never actually got through the ads to see my forecast. Seek weather info elsewhere.
- [R45] Too much stimulation: Constant pop-up ads and ads within stories -it's all too much for my eyes and my brain. They don't get my attention, they just prompt me to get off of this app.
- [R62] I HATE THE VIDEO THE PLAYS AS SOON AS I OPEN THE APP!!!: I used to love this app, but I can hardly stand to open it anymore. I hate the addition of the video that plays at the top of the app. I can’t open the app without the video playing and obnoxiously loud at that. The first time I opened it after the addition of the video I was in the waiting room at my dentist and it blared incredibly loud th
- [R12] Update: Often you run stories that are old. Same with the weather. I suggest you update more often. Thank you.
- [R20] The truth: Need more stories new, sooner. . Needs to update sooner. Then show more local. More Ohio and the major nations news and local state sports major events.
- [R130] Old news: They leave stories on home page up for weeks. Need to be updated more often.
- [R51] Crashes a lot: Every time I open the app it crashes…doesn’t matter if I open it from a notification or just open to check the news..
- [R30] Marginal at best: App constantly crashes or does the opposite of what you have told it to do. Very frustrating
- [R39] Glitches: There are multiple occasions when clicking on an article it opens a completely different one
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store