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KHON2 News vs Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR

KHON2 News 4.6★ · Free to download 45
Winner Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR 4.8★ · Free to download 60

Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR is the better choice for local news and weather, despite recent app issues, due to its strong weather alerts and perceived unbiased reporting, while KHON2 News struggles with persistent technical glitches and excessive ads.

Full reviews: KHON2 News · Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR

Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR generally offers more reliable news and weather alerts, though recent updates have introduced usability issues. KHON2 News is plagued by frequent app freezes, non-functional notifications, and an overwhelming number of ads, detracting significantly from its content.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Indianapolis News from 13 WTHRR2R5R7R9
KHON2 News KHON2 News provides up-to-date local and national news, weather, traffic, and sports, with users appreciating its informative content R2R5R14. However, many users prefer reading articles over watching videos or listening to podcasts R9. Some find the content too sports-oriented and wish for more detailed news . There are also complaints about political bias and censorship R7.
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR offers comprehensive local news, weather, and traffic, with many users praising its timely and accurate reporting . The app is particularly valued for its severe weather alerts . Some users, however, feel there's too much crime news and not enough local focus , with repetitive stories .
Ease of Use and Navigation tieR3R9R21R24
KHON2 News KHON2 News users report significant navigation issues, including a non-functional back button R3, difficulty finding stories after clicking notifications R21R24, and a preference for reading articles over forced live streams R9. The app is also criticized for its layout, with some finding the new app less user-friendly than the old version .
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR has faced recent challenges with ease of use and navigation, particularly after updates. Users find the new layout frustrating , with some struggling to find specific topics due to a missing search function . Readability is also an issue for some, with tiny font sizes that cannot be adjusted .
Reliability and Performance tieR1R8R12R16
KHON2 News KHON2 News is widely criticized for its poor reliability. Users frequently experience bugs, random stops during video playback R1, app freezes R8, and notifications that lead to dead ends or ads instead of the actual story R12R21R24R27. Live broadcasts are often reported as being delayed R16.
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR also has significant reliability issues, particularly with its weather features and after recent updates. Users report the app crashing when opening the radar , content not loading , and slow loading times . Notifications sometimes lead to a title screen that doesn't progress further .
Ads and Monetization edge: Indianapolis News from 13 WTHRR1R4R12R13
KHON2 News KHON2 News is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads. Users report constant ads before content R1R12R13R19, ads between paragraphs , and pop-ups R19. Some ads are described as making the app dysfunctional, leading to accidental app closures . There are also complaints about needing to sign up for Nexstar or input credit card information for certain content R4R14.
Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR also features ads, with some users finding them too numerous or poorly integrated, making it hard to follow stories . However, at least one user noted that a major benefit of the app is that it does not have ads every time a video is watched .
Pick KHON2 News if

You are in Hawaii and prioritize staying updated with local news, even if it means dealing with frequent ads and app glitches R2R5.

Pick Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR if

You are in the Indianapolis area and value reliable local news, especially for severe weather alerts, and appreciate perceived unbiased reporting, despite recent app updates causing some usability issues .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so the negative reviews often reflect friction from non-paying users. The recent negative reviews for Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR heavily reference a problematic update, which may skew its current user sentiment lower than its lifetime rating suggests.

Frequently asked

Do these news apps have a free tier?
Yes, both KHON2 News and Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR are free to download and use, though KHON2 News has some content that may require signing up for Nexstar or providing credit card information R4R14.
Are there many ads in these apps?
KHON2 News is heavily criticized for an excessive number of ads, with users reporting constant ads before content, between paragraphs, and pop-ups that can make the app dysfunctional R1R12R13R19. Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR also has ads, but one user noted the absence of ads every time a video is watched as a major benefit .
Do notifications work well in these apps?
Notifications are a significant pain point for KHON2 News users, with many reporting that clicking on alerts leads to ads, dead ends, or the TV schedule instead of the actual story R12R21R24R27. For Indianapolis News from 13 WTHR, some users report that notifications lead to the app not loading or only a title screen, though others appreciate the timely weather alerts .

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. [R2] KHON2 News 5/5 · US KHON2: Appreciate you! Up-to-date news! Thank you.
  2. [R5] KHON2 News 5/5 · US Always there for us!: We always turn to you for knowing what’s up! Thank you for the great service!
  3. [R7] KHON2 News 1/5 · US This station censors free speech: this station only airs the political views approved by the government, they will not air Jimmy Kimmel.
  4. [R9] KHON2 News 3/5 · US Too much streaming???: Would like to read more articles as oppose to watching videos or listening to podcasts.
  5. [R3] KHON2 News 3/5 · US Back button: I love how the back button literally never works if you select a notification, on the most sold phone in the world. I don’t expect anybody to actually read this review to change that, but figured I’d shoot my shot :) KHON keep doing your thing. App team for KHON, please contact California. Much mahalos.
  6. [R21] KHON2 News 3/5 · US Push alerts don’t show mote info when clicked.: Why give an alert and then I click on it and it doesn’t show anything on app
  7. [R24] KHON2 News 3/5 · US Notifications, then no story!: I like this app, but when I click the notification headline, the story isn’t there.
  8. [R1] KHON2 News 1/5 · US Buggy and stops working: When I click on watch now or livestream or watch living808 it stops playing randomly and asks to reload page. It just ends up playing the same ads over and over and you never get to see the content.
  9. [R8] KHON2 News 5/5 · US Glitches: I enjoy having the news app, but however, it always glitches out on my iPhone every time I open up the notification button, and now, when I open the app. I do not have a problem with this on my iPad.
  10. [R12] KHON2 News 3/5 · US It ain’t the app, it’s the notifications.: Ugh! I get a push notice to tune in and I tap the notice. First there’s and advertisement, then a dead end. Live streaming won’t start for 3 minutes!! It’s like the app craps out. Video won’t start. I’ve been trying for 2 years. You can’t go back to the notice because it’s cleared out.
  11. [R16] KHON2 News 1/5 · US LIVE broadcast news is a lie!: KHON was my favorite when I had cable TV and one day I realized I’m paying $80 a month just to watch the news so got rid of cable. From the app where they claim there’s a live news stream it’s always at least an hour behind. This renders it completely useless if you’re trying to use it to check live traffic. HNN app actually is live news and loads a lot quicker.
  12. [R4] KHON2 News 1/5 · US Junk: Now you need to sign up for Nexstar to view live broadcast. It gotten worst!
  13. [R13] KHON2 News 1/5 · US Ad after ad after ad: It’s an ad clickbait!
  14. [R14] KHON2 News 4/5 · US Great information: I love KHON2 and their quality presentation of what is happening both locally and nationally. The app is useful but I don’t want to input my credit card number to utilize some of the videos. I also thought I opted out of traffic push notifications but it seems that I still get them. Overall, I really like the app but no CC info from me. ❤️
  15. [R19] KHON2 News 1/5 · US Too many ads: So many ads. Navigation is not easy and having to dismiss all the ads and pop ups is not enjoyable. I understand ads pay for the services but ads shouldn’t be more than news stories.
  16. [R27] KHON2 News 3/5 · US Too late: Couple of issues. Push notifications for live conferences usually come out AFTER the conferences have started! And when you go to the conference, you suffer through a 30 second commercial! During this time, it’s important we get notifications of a press conference BEFORE they start, and get rid of those commercials!

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