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WAFB 9News vs Buffalo News from WGRZ

WAFB 9News 4.6★ · Free to download 40
Winner Buffalo News from WGRZ
Buffalo News from WGRZ 4.7★ · Free to download 65

Buffalo News from WGRZ is the better choice for local news, offering more reliable content access and better overall user experience, despite its own issues with ads and occasional bugs.

Full reviews: WAFB 9News · Buffalo News from WGRZ

WAFB 9News suffers from significant usability issues, including broken links, excessive and loud auto-play ads, and persistent notification bugs. Buffalo News from WGRZ, while also having ad issues, offers more consistent content delivery and is generally preferred for its local coverage and live broadcasts.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Buffalo News from WGRZR10R28R31R36
WAFB 9News WAFB 9News users appreciate the local news coverage, weather, and sports, with some calling it the best in Baton Rouge R28R36. However, recent updates have removed some weather information, prompting users to download a separate weather app R10R31. Users also complain about a lack of original journalism, stating the app often just parrots Associated Press stories .
Buffalo News from WGRZ Buffalo News from WGRZ is praised for its local news and sports coverage, with many users considering it their primary source for information in their area . Users particularly enjoy the morning show and the ability to watch replays of news broadcasts . Some users wish for more coverage of specific areas like the Southtowns or more local sports and picture pages .
Ease of Use and Navigation edge: Buffalo News from WGRZR4R7R15R17
WAFB 9News Many WAFB 9News users find the app's new format difficult to navigate, hard to find the latest news, and generally not user-friendly R4R7R15. Issues include inability to enlarge font size R17 and pictures , and a search button that is not helpful .
Buffalo News from WGRZ Buffalo News from WGRZ receives mixed reviews on ease of use. Some find it easy to use and appreciate the ability to scroll and tap for full stories . However, many users criticize the new format as terrible, dumbed down, and difficult to navigate, with no clear menu or search bar . The app is also reported to not work well in landscape mode on iPads .
Reliability and Performance edge: Buffalo News from WGRZR1R7R8R11
WAFB 9News WAFB 9News is highly unreliable, with frequent issues where links from headlines to articles do not work R1R7. Users report the app being glitchy R8, slow to load , and crashing . A major recurring bug is a persistent, uncleared notification alert R11R14.
Buffalo News from WGRZ Buffalo News from WGRZ also has reliability issues. Users report the app freezing after about a week , buffering frequently, and failing to load content . The weather radar feature is particularly problematic, often not working consistently or loading properly R63R64. Some users experience the app cutting out during live news streams and draining battery in the background .
Ads and Monetization tieR7R8R9R12
WAFB 9News WAFB 9News users are extremely frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads R25R29. Many ads auto-play loudly R8R12R29, often interrupting audio from other apps R9. Users are forced to accept advertisements and frequently encounter ads before accessing articles, sometimes without ever reaching the intended story R7.
Buffalo News from WGRZ Buffalo News from WGRZ also faces significant criticism for its excessive ads R85. Users complain about mandatory ads before videos and live broadcasts, often the same ad repeatedly . These ads frequently interrupt news segments and can cover parts of the screen .
Notifications edge: Buffalo News from WGRZR2R3R11R14
WAFB 9News WAFB 9News users are annoyed by too many frequent and irrelevant notifications R2R3. A major and persistent bug is an un-clearable notification icon that remains on the app despite checking all alerts R11R14. Some users also dislike the new notification tone .
Buffalo News from WGRZ Buffalo News from WGRZ users complain about annoying and useless push notifications, including late-night alerts for old news R88. Users also report issues where clicking on a notification does not lead to the correct article, often getting stuck on an ad instead .
Pick WAFB 9News if

You are a long-time WAFB viewer who values their specific local news coverage and are willing to tolerate significant app usability issues and intrusive ads R28R36.

Pick Buffalo News from WGRZ if

You prioritize consistent access to local news, sports, and weather, including live broadcasts and replays, and are willing to navigate through frequent ads and occasional app bugs .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so user dissatisfaction often stems from the trade-offs of a free service, particularly regarding ads. WAFB 9News has a higher volume of negative recent reviews specifically citing app updates as the source of new, severe usability issues.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in these news apps?
Yes, both WAFB 9News and Buffalo News from WGRZ are heavily criticized for having too many ads, with users reporting frequent interruptions, loud auto-play videos, and ads that prevent access to content R25R29R50R85.
Do the apps have issues with notifications?
Yes, both apps have notification issues. WAFB 9News users frequently report an un-clearable notification icon that persists on the app R11R14R45, while Buffalo News from WGRZ users complain about irrelevant and ill-timed notifications, sometimes for old news R88.
Is the weather information reliable in these apps?
WAFB 9News has recently removed some weather information, requiring users to download a separate app R10R31. Buffalo News from WGRZ users report inconsistent weather functionality, with the forecast and radar often not working or loading correctly R63R64.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R10] WAFB 9News 2/5 · US Changes made me delete the app: I am and forever will be a WAFB news girlie. But the recent changes to the app has left me frustrated. It seems that some of the weather information is no longer available and a new app is required for specific details on weather. Clicking on the push notifications doesn’t take you to the new story. I’ll have to tune in now because I’m taking a break from this app.
  2. [R28] WAFB 9News 5/5 · US The Best in Baton Rouge: Channel 9 is the best in Baton Rouge and always has been for as long as they have been on the air since the 1950’s. Always up to date with the news and the weather and the sports. The personnel are top notch as are the reporters in keeping us up to date with all of the news in the viewing area.
  3. [R31] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Took away too many features: Basically took away any weather updates, Prompting you to download the weather app which I refuse to do. Any article you press to read automatically starts playing a video. I should have the option to do this if I want.
  4. [R36] WAFB 9News 5/5 · US WAFB channel 9 in Baton Rouge:: I grew up watching WAFB , with the children program, the news and weather, Sports. When hurricanes hit south Louisiana WAFB is always there with the professional staff covering every bit of it. There is no other station that covers the news and weather in sports like WAFB ,bar none.
  5. [R4] WAFB 9News 2/5 · US Not as good: App used to be much better. Now it’s hard to find things, and there is no rhyme or reason as to the order of stories.
  6. [R7] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Terrible update: The new format is horrible. It’s not user friendly and hard to find the latest news. Even when you get an alert, if you click on it, go through 3 ads, you still don’t get the article you were trying to get. Terrible. After years of using WAFB exclusively, I’m deleting and moving over to WBRZ 😡
  7. [R15] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Ugghh!: I would give it a negative 50 (-50) but that wasn’t an option. I unequivocally dislike the entire set up of the app. It is sooooooooo hard to navigate. It wouldn’t be polite to say I hate it, so I’ll stop right there.
  8. [R17] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Inconvenient: The Font size is too small and you cannot enlarge it
  9. [R1] WAFB 9News 2/5 · US Unreliable: Too many times a day/week/month the link from headline to article itself does not work. No problem getting the advertisement but not the actual story.
  10. [R8] WAFB 9News 5/5 · US Terrible update: While I LOVE WAFB, and they are my go to news channel, the new application, is awful! It is terribly glitchy, and when I go to read an article, the media player automatically plays, and the majority of the time, it’s not playing on the actual story I’m trying to read. For example, I was trying to read about the shooting at the mall, and there wasn’t a video on the article, but aud
  11. [R11] WAFB 9News 4/5 · US Notification: Love the app… but I can’t stand that it constantly shows that I have a notification…. I can’t stand any unread notification on my apps
  12. [R9] WAFB 9News 3/5 · US Pauses audio when launched: When launching WAFB9 while playing audio from another app, the audio is paused. This is really annoying, and I avoid using the app when using Bluetooth audio. No everyone launching this app intends to play a video. Please consider updating the app to only interrupt audio when a video is selected to play. This only happens when playing audio through phone speakers or
  13. [R12] WAFB 9News 3/5 · US Needs work: Love the news, but the app needs work. Ads shouldn’t default to loud volume, and the app should run more smoothly. Does not zoom or scroll very easily, especially side to side.
  14. [R2] WAFB 9News 4/5 · US My opinion: It is a great app to have. I receive to many notifications
  15. [R3] WAFB 9News 3/5 · US Alerts are too frequent / & Are not truly RELEVANT “Breaking News”: Please create more subcategories for “Breaking News” > ALERTS/Notifications. We all have very different concerns & interests, and what is relevant to our daily lives. *For example, general Court case results are not relevant to me, nor the majority of your viewers/subscribers, unless it personally affects us. - Ask yourselves: Who
  16. [R14] WAFB 9News 4/5 · US Notification: Ever since the update, I can’t get rid of the notification alert. I have no notifications at all. It’s annoying seeing the red dot all day.
  17. [R25] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Terrible: Nothing but pop-up ads from businesses and an untalented plaintiff attorney (yes, you Gordon). Delete it as I have.
  18. [R29] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Annoying app: This app has obnoxious ads and videos just start playing as soon as you open a story. Sometimes you can’t even see where the video is on the page. This is one of the worst news apps I have. It’s about time to delete it.
  19. [R50] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Disappointed: Ads will likely cause me to abandon your news app.
  20. [R85] Buffalo News from WGRZ 2/5 · US Too many Ads: Great for watching ads for the true crime network on repeat with some news sprinkled in.
  21. [R45] WAFB 9News 1/5 · US Update: The notification bubble will not go away on the update. I’ve clicked on every alert. I have even disabled notifications and turned him back on and it’s I’ll there. There’s no identifier on the alert that needs to be cleared. Please fix it
  22. [R88] Buffalo News from WGRZ 2/5 · US Buggy app, annoying push notifications: I cannot see new articles without force closing and reopening the app. And the push notifications that WGRZ bothers me with are super annoying. I do not need to be interrupted for inane “stories” like: * sport team won * three women are suing a spiritual retreat community because they were denied becoming mediums * politician scheduled a routine news con
  23. [R63] Buffalo News from WGRZ 3/5 · US New app: Why won’t the weather work consistently. One day you can see a forecast the next you can’t
  24. [R64] Buffalo News from WGRZ 1/5 · US Updates are making it worse!: Stop with the “bug fixes” that just create a worse user experience. The 24 hour Future no longer works and hides the radar features as soon as you click on that option, which is the main thing I look at. As well as I still have to keep zooming into my pre-set location to actually see anything useful. Looks like I’m going back to the Weather Channel app.

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