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Head-to-head

14FirstAlert Weather TriState vs WSB-TV Weather

14FirstAlert Weather TriState 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner WSB-TV Weather
WSB-TV Weather 4.8★ · Free to download 70

WSB-TV Weather has a slight edge due to its higher overall user satisfaction and more frequent positive mentions of accuracy and reliability, despite both apps struggling with recent updates and ad intrusion.

Full reviews: 14FirstAlert Weather TriState · WSB-TV Weather

Both 14FirstAlert Weather TriState and WSB-TV Weather are free, local weather apps that users appreciate for their alerts and radar. However, recent updates have introduced significant issues for both, including increased ads, app crashes, and radar problems, leading to user frustration.

Head to head

Features and Functionality tieR1R13R15R27
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Users appreciate 14FirstAlert's ability to pause, fast forward, and rewind radar, and its detailed local forecasts R41R15. However, many recent reviews report issues with the radar not working, loading slowly, or being downgraded after updates R15R27R43. Some users also dislike the new format and difficulty navigating the app R1R13.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather is praised for its alerts and radar, with some users finding it superior to other weather apps . However, a significant number of recent reviews criticize changes to the radar, stating it's no longer helpful, is pixelated, or doesn't show a wide enough area . Users also report issues with the app not updating properly or being slow .
Accuracy and Reliability edge: WSB-TV WeatherR4R8R10R14
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Many users trust 14FirstAlert for accurate temperature readings, tornado notifications, and overall reliable information R8R14. However, some users report that forecasts are not accurate for their specific location or that the radar is incorrect R4R10.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather is frequently lauded for its accurate and dependable forecasts, especially during severe weather . Conversely, a notable number of recent reviews indicate that alerts are often inaccurate, delayed, or that the radar doesn't reflect current conditions .
Ease of Use tieR1R24R39R56
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Some users find 14FirstAlert easy to use and appreciate its layout R56. However, recent updates have made the app difficult to navigate for others, with complaints about the new format, panels, and slow loading times R1R24R39.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather is generally considered easy to navigate by some users . However, recent updates have introduced issues like videos interrupting reading, difficulty with playback sliders, and a generally clunky experience due to ads .
Alerts and Notifications tieR3R11R14R18
14FirstAlert Weather TriState 14FirstAlert is praised for timely tornado, snow, and storm notifications R11R14. However, some users find the siren alert annoying and receive too many unwanted notifications, including alerts for areas they don't live in R3R18R34.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather is valued for its instant and accurate safety information and severe weather alerts . However, many users report receiving alerts too late, for non-severe weather, or for events that didn't occur .
Ad Experience tieR7R19R22R23
14FirstAlert Weather TriState A significant number of 14FirstAlert users are highly frustrated by the excessive and intrusive pop-up ads, which often block information, slow down the app, and can be inappropriate or dangerous during severe weather R7R19R22R23.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather also receives numerous complaints about too many ads, which block information, slow the app, and are intrusive . Some users specifically mention ads appearing before or during critical weather information .
Performance and Stability tieR9R12R16R21
14FirstAlert Weather TriState Many users report 14FirstAlert crashing frequently, not opening, or failing to load current data R9R12R16R21.
WSB-TV Weather WSB-TV Weather users also experience crashes, freezing, and slow performance, especially after updates .
Pick 14FirstAlert Weather TriState if

You prioritize detailed local forecasts and radar control features like pausing and rewinding, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and occasional performance issues R41R15.

Pick WSB-TV Weather if

You value highly trusted and generally accurate severe weather alerts and forecasts from a local station, and can overlook recent radar changes and ad interruptions .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so the negative feedback regarding ads is a common point of friction for non-paying users. Recent updates appear to have negatively impacted both apps' functionality and user experience, leading to a higher proportion of negative reviews recently compared to their lifetime ratings.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a lot of ads?
Yes, both 14FirstAlert Weather TriState and WSB-TV Weather are heavily criticized by users for having too many intrusive pop-up and video ads that often block information and hinder the user experience, especially during severe weather R7R19R28R59.
Are the weather alerts reliable?
Users of both apps report mixed experiences with alert reliability; 14FirstAlert is praised for timely tornado and storm notifications R11R14, but also criticized for too many unwanted or inaccurate alerts R18R34, while WSB-TV Weather is valued for instant safety information , but many users receive alerts too late or for non-severe events .
How is the radar functionality?
14FirstAlert Weather TriState users appreciate its radar control features like pausing and rewinding R41, though many also report it not working, loading slowly, or being downgraded after updates R15R27R43. WSB-TV Weather's radar is praised by some , but a significant number of recent reviews criticize changes that make it less helpful, pixelated, or limited in scope .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US New Format: I DO NOT like this new format, when my phone upgraded, it changed it. I prefer the old STYLE Much Better !! This new one is too difficult to fiqure out !!!!
  2. [R13] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Map downgrade: The maps were better prior to version 6.1.302. This is not an upgrade.
  3. [R15] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Weather app: Love the hourly & daily forecasts. Wish the radar worked more often.
  4. [R27] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Radar to slow: If the radar was able to play the past faster it would be good app but seems like it keeps getting worse
  5. [R4] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 2/5 · US If ypu live near the ohio river do not expect an accurate forcast: I use the WFIE First Alert Weather app regularly because I want a reliable local source, but the overall experience has become increasingly difficult to deal with. I live in 47714, and the weather never matches where I live. I would appreciate money being invested into equipment that would allow localized neighborhood weather. Don'
  6. [R8] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US Channel 14 - Rocks: I love the weather report I get daily! I know it is well trust d in my book! Thank you Channel 14!!!❤️❤️❤️
  7. [R10] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Never accurate weather: We need Mike Blake back at least his reporting was correct.
  8. [R14] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US 14FirstAlert: 14FirstAlert Is always telling me what exactly the temperature is and is always notifying me for tornados, snow and storms
  9. [R24] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Load time: It’s taking longer and longer to load and open up that sometimes I just close it and not try until the next day. Really irritated
  10. [R39] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Good but panels are frustrating: I have set the map as my default panel and just about every time I load the app the Headlines panel comes up as my default. Then I have to swipe through 4 or 5 panels to get to the map. I think your map is better than the Weather Channel app, but the panels are an absolute pain. I would give it 5 stars if the default panels starts working again or make the app like
  11. [R56] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US 12 Thumbs Up: The app has everything you could want from a weather app: accurate information, easy to use layout, & beautiful design. One of the best features is being able to use your current location & having it follow you where ever you travel.
  12. [R3] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Siren alert!: This sound is SO ANNOYING! Please change it
  13. [R11] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US Love it: I love this app it’s so good and it tells me when there’s a tornado
  14. [R18] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Crying Wolf!: Goes off too often for no reason. Live in Evansville, but get alerts for possible rain in Owensboro. Also, get upset when the only alert is to watch the forecast to see what the weather might be (usually early in the morning)!
  15. [R7] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Ads: Way too many pop up ads to get to the info in the site & then continued adds while trying to navigate from one city to another.
  16. [R19] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Ads are gross: This used to be my go-to weather app but I had to stop using it for the ridiculous and sometimes disgusting advertisements. Most of the time they weren’t even promoting a product, just vaguely describing a misinformed life hack meant as clickbait for who-knows-what. I remember one that said to pour alcohol into your air vents. The one that made me uninstall had dust mites crawling o
  17. [R22] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US First alert Severe Weather: Phone says to check the app for upcoming severe weather and I go to it and there’s sound for commercial, but none for the alert! Not a very good app if it’s main focus is on making $$, but not alerting folks about weather
  18. [R23] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 4/5 · US Ads: Love this app!! I wish the ads would turn off during severe weather events. Yesterday we had tornadoes everywhere and I couldn’t get the app to load past the very first screen with the vehicle add.
  19. [R9] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US App won’t open anymore...: Have had the app for several years and have always loved it. Not sure what has happened but, it just gives me the “boot” screen w/the spinning wheel of death, and never opens. Have rebooted my phone and even deleted and re-downloaded app to no avail
  20. [R12] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US App: Sometimes it doesn’t load. Same with the news app. Just letting you know. I have a new phone and it’s updated. Other than that it’s good.
  21. [R16] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Current local data will not load: I have tried several options, Wi-Fi, cellular, change of location. The current weather info will not load. :(
  22. [R21] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 3/5 · US Glitches: Here lately the weather app has not been loading instead window saying cannot be accessed in your area. It also happens on my husbands phone.
  23. [R28] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US Too Many Adds that could cost your life: This isn’t the weather app, this is a app that makes 14 news money from all their adds. Please do not install, it will one day cost everything you love, Smothering your eyes with the same five adds back to back before you can get somewhere safe in time or to see the next wave of storms coming. I assure you this “weather app” will not protect you or the ones
  24. [R59] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 2/5 · US Too many ads: There are too many ads. Last week we had tornadoes in our area. All we had was our phones and this app during a power outage. When we open the app to see updates, warnings, or live feed we have to watch an ad! I feel that a weather app that is sometimes your only way to get updates in a dangerous situation, there shouldn’t be any ads playing! If no ads, I would give a 5 star review a
  25. [R34] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 2/5 · US Too many alerts.: It has settings to turn on and off, but I keep getting unwanted notifications to watch their live news. Just send the alerts I ask for and not so many advertisements for your shows.
  26. [R41] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 5/5 · US Best weather app: This is by far the best weather app. I can pause radar, go forward and backward, and zero in on my location. No other app allows a user to do this. I have tried countless. It is also very accurate. My kids, students, and other family are always asking me to check the weather. FANTASTIC!!
  27. [R43] 14FirstAlert Weather TriState 1/5 · US App isn’t working correctly: I use this app all the time. Normally it’s a 5 star app, but on my iPad version, the “live” radar section hasn’t worked for about 2 months… I think that was the last update. It currently only shows “Future” radar. Still works great on my iPhone!!! 4/2/25

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