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Head-to-head

KPRC 2 News vs KIRO 7 News

KPRC 2 News 4.7★ · Free to download 75
Winner KPRC 2 News
KIRO 7 News 4.5★ · Free to download 60

Choose KPRC 2 News for better overall user satisfaction and features.

KPRC 2 News has a higher lifetime rating and more positive feedback regarding its news coverage and features compared to KIRO 7 News. While both apps face criticism for ads, KPRC's users generally report a more satisfying experience.

Head to head

features edge: KPRC 2 NewsR2R5R42R63
KPRC 2 News Users appreciate KPRC's thorough reporting and timely updates, with many praising its breaking news alerts and weather information R2R5R42.
KIRO 7 News KIRO users mention issues with errors in stories and inadequate coverage, often expressing frustration with the app's functionality R63.
ease of use tieR7R27R60R72
KPRC 2 News KPRC users report difficulties with navigation and finding stories, but some find it easy to search for weather updates R7R27R60.
KIRO 7 News KIRO users frequently mention glitches and navigation issues, especially with notifications not leading to the intended stories R72.
reliability edge: KPRC 2 NewsR24R28R61R117
KPRC 2 News KPRC has a solid reputation for timely news updates, though some users express concern over outdated content R28R24.
KIRO 7 News KIRO users report frequent app crashes and issues with loading stories, impacting reliability R61R117.
price/value tieR6R39R70R106
KPRC 2 News KPRC is free and offers a robust news experience, although some users are frustrated with the ad frequency R6R39.
KIRO 7 News KIRO is also free but users complain about excessive ads that detract from the news experience R70R106.
support edge: KPRC 2 NewsR12R24R61R97
KPRC 2 News KPRC users have mixed experiences with support, often suggesting improvements rather than highlighting significant issues R12R24.
KIRO 7 News KIRO users express frustration with support, particularly when trying to resolve app issues R61R97.
Pick KPRC 2 News if

you want a more reliable news app with better features and user satisfaction.

Pick KIRO 7 News if

you are already a fan of KIRO and prefer its news coverage despite some app issues.

Evidence note: While both apps are free, KPRC has a significantly higher lifetime rating and generally more positive reviews, indicating a stronger overall user experience.

Frequently asked

Which app has better news coverage?
KPRC 2 News is generally praised for its thorough reporting and timely updates, while KIRO 7 News users report more errors and issues with story access.

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] KPRC 2 News 5/5 · US Best news ever,: I’ve been a fan for 65 years! KPRC has the best reporters the most detailed reporting and doesn’t leave the viewers wandering as to what the hidden facts of a story may be I find it better than watching the others
  2. [R5] KPRC 2 News 5/5 · US Very cool on Breaking News: This app keeps me posted on the days events. I get all the breaking news fast. You always know the weather and how the traffic is doing before you leave your home.
  3. [R42] KPRC 2 News 5/5 · US Always current and dependable!: I use to watch another channel until it went down in Harvey. Then I tuned in to KPRC and I haven’t tuned out since! I love the anchors and reporters. They report interesting and current stories. I recommend watching this news station and getting their apps!
  4. [R63] KIRO 7 News 3/5 · US Too many errors in the stories: There are too many errors in the news reports online. Somehow have words that are left out and some are misspelled words. Also, when you click on the link you receive on the phone via text a lot of times the links do not go to the stories.
  5. [R7] KPRC 2 News 1/5 · US Not easily navigated: I’m always struggling to find stories. I search a key phrase and it still won’t pull it up.
  6. [R27] KPRC 2 News 3/5 · US App review: I can’t find the search bar in order to search for a particular story. I thought the app would flow a little smoother from story to story.
  7. [R60] KPRC 2 News 5/5 · US I appreciate this app: I have always enjoyed KPRC and really like the app. It’s easy to search through. I check it everyday for my next day weather and the week ahead. Thank you channel 2 for always being up to date.
  8. [R72] KIRO 7 News 3/5 · US Notifications that go nowhere: It is frustrating to me to get a notification that I am interested in reading that I can’t find in the app once I have tapped on it. Please fix this because I will no longer take your notifications seriously.
  9. [R24] KPRC 2 News 3/5 · US More concerned with always being first than always being accurate: Many times it appears that no effort was made to spell check written reports online. Also sometimes a notification of a story or an event in progress to livestream is sent, but can’t be found when opening the app. I have alway liked channel 2, but I disappointed in some of their recent performances over the last couple of years.
  10. [R28] KPRC 2 News 1/5 · US Disappointing.: KPRC 2+ Streaming is a JOKE. Difficult to navigate- Biggest complaint is The News is Not Up To Date. NO Follow Up! Some news items still streaming are 6 months old ! The Houston Sports team results are seldom Published. The entire Web site is a Huge Disappointment!
  11. [R61] KIRO 7 News 1/5 · US Doesn’t work: Try to open on iPhone and says unable to open app. Deleted and downloaded. Same issue. Tried to contact KIRO app help but takes you to their News website.
  12. [R117] KIRO 7 News 3/5 · US App Keeps Crashing in Late 2021: What a drag. I’ve used this app for several years perfectly satisfied, but the last 2-3 months, it keeps crashing. It crashes even after i reload it from the APP store. It crashes on my phone and on my iPad. Guess I’ll have to switch to a competitor’s app, sorry!
  13. [R6] KPRC 2 News 3/5 · US Where do I start!: Too many adds that interrupt the beginning of the import every news story. Most annoying is the old news, it’s like they don’t refresh what’s on the app but a couple of times a day. Scroll for more news and it just repeats it what’s up top!! This is the most annoying.
  14. [R39] KPRC 2 News 2/5 · US Ads Galore: You can’t even open the app without seeing a full screen ad. There’s also no way to skip the ad as there’s no X button until you watch the whole 30secs! I don’t mind ads but these ones are next level obnoxious, especially for a news app.
  15. [R70] KIRO 7 News 2/5 · US Too many repetitive ads: It hard to access the news from media hype, such as foods that cause dementia or how to stop ringing in the ears. I’d rather get just news. Offer a section for all the sponsored stuff and keep it out of the news section.
  16. [R106] KIRO 7 News 1/5 · US Too many ads: I get it that ads pay the bills but some feedback is ads are too long and too frequent
  17. [R12] KPRC 2 News 3/5 · US Recent update with adds is frustrating: I’m a 20 year KPRC viewer, as long as I’ve been in Houston, and have loved the app as well as the 2+ app. The recent update that sends me to an add every time I click on a notification has me ready to delete the app. App designers, please consider removing this feature. I know there is a need to make money but your about to lose app users.
  18. [R97] KIRO 7 News 1/5 · US App won’t open: Updated the app. It just keeps saying app won’t open retry check your signal. It’s got a full signal three bars. The KIRO 7 weather app opens, but not the news app. Very frustrated.‼️‼️‼️🤬

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