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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

7 News HD vs CBS News

7 News HD 4.7★ · Free to download · ⚠ stale 75
Winner 7 News HD
CBS News 3.7★ · Free + IAP 45

Choose 7 News HD for a more reliable and user-friendly experience.

7 News HD offers a better overall experience with higher user satisfaction, fewer technical issues, and a more straightforward interface. In contrast, CBS News struggles with reliability and user trust, leading to a lower rating.

Head to head

features edge: 7 News HDR3R12R61R66
7 News HD Users appreciate the local news coverage and updates from 7 News HD, but some mention missing features like a search option R3R12.
CBS News CBS News users express frustration over missing features like dark mode and unreliable notifications R61R66.
ease of use edge: 7 News HDR21R24R64R70
7 News HD 7 News HD is generally seen as user-friendly, though some users report glitches R21R24.
CBS News CBS News users frequently mention issues with navigation and constant buffering R64R70.
reliability edge: 7 News HDR1R4R64R72
7 News HD 7 News HD has a higher rating but has recent complaints about app stability R1R4.
CBS News CBS News users report frequent crashes and freezing, making it hard to use R64R72.
price/value edge: 7 News HDR2R8R61R66
7 News HD 7 News HD is free with no in-app purchases, providing good value R2R8.
CBS News CBS News is free but offers in-app purchases, leading to mixed feelings about value R61R66.
support edge: 7 News HDR5R27R64R72
7 News HD Support for 7 News HD is mentioned positively, with users hoping for updates R5R27.
CBS News CBS News users express dissatisfaction with the app's support and updates R64R72.
Pick 7 News HD if

you want a reliable, user-friendly news app with local coverage and fewer technical issues.

Pick CBS News if

you prefer CBS News' national coverage and are willing to deal with more technical issues.

Evidence note: 7 News HD has a significantly higher lifetime rating and more positive reviews overall, while CBS News has many recent negative reviews indicating reliability issues.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for local news?
7 News HD is better for local news, as users appreciate its coverage and timely updates, while CBS News has mixed reviews regarding local coverage quality.

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. [R3] 7 News HD 3/5 · US Just downloaded the App and…: So I just downloaded the App and, looking for a particular story I saw last night. Thought I’d be able to Search for it, only to find.,.NO Search option? I’m hoping I’m just having a senior moment and totally overlooked it: hence the 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and not 4. Also noted the Most Recent review was Nov 2024? I love Channel 7 News and I’d love to be able to give the App a 5-⭐
  2. [R12] 7 News HD 3/5 · US Overuse of urgency: I’m glad to follow you but it is sometime repetitive or not as dramatic as you pretend.
  3. [R61] 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.
  4. [R66] CBS News 3/5 · US Fair App: Fair at best, gets stuck a lot, no way to turn off stories with a blank black screen. Keeps ads going and can’t shut off.
  5. [R21] 7 News HD 3/5 · US Come onnn: WAYYY too many glitches smh
  6. [R24] 7 News HD 3/5 · US Review: This is a great app. But I don’t know about everyone but this app keeps crashing on me so I can never get through a full paragraph. But other wise, when I need to know something and it’s not on TV yet, this is a great app to look for that information.
  7. [R64] 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
  8. [R70] CBS News 2/5 · US Pages not fully loading: Many of the pages are only partially loading. Typically the starting pages load but the last half doesn’t load leaving a blank screen as I scroll through the article
  9. [R1] 7 News HD 1/5 · US Update: New update doesn’t work
  10. [R4] 7 News HD 1/5 · US Almost no videos load: Tried to watch the beach closing videos and only a static view is shown. No videos will load so unusable. I can't do alerts for a special upcoming program such as America 250, and if all I'll get is static view then you've got a useless app there. Deleted.
  11. [R72] CBS News 3/5 · US Gone downhill: I used to be able to read an article in full. With recent updates, the video player seems to cause the feed for the article to stop refreshing. Have to back out of the app multiple time just to complete one article now and my phone starts to overheat.
  12. [R2] 7 News HD 5/5 · US The while cast: I love this news station. Their beautiful people that know how to smile, laugh and be serious at at the same time. Love you guys
  13. [R8] 7 News HD 5/5 · US big fan: of channel 7 news! i watch all day long
  14. [R5] 7 News HD 4/5 · US Updates: I love the updates and the up to date news about the area
  15. [R27] 7 News HD 3/5 · US New update: Update: thanks for the update! Looks great on iPhone X.
  16. [R62] CBS News 5/5 · US Cbs news live breaking news: Top stories and local news

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