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WXYZ 7 News Detroit vs WDIV 4Warn Weather

WXYZ 7 News Detroit 4.5★ · Free to download 45
Winner WDIV 4Warn Weather
WDIV 4Warn Weather 4.7★ · Free to download 60

WDIV 4Warn Weather, despite recent negative updates, still holds an edge due to its dedicated weather focus and higher overall user satisfaction historically, while WXYZ 7 News Detroit struggles with fundamental app stability and content quality issues.

Full reviews: WXYZ 7 News Detroit · WDIV 4Warn Weather

WXYZ 7 News Detroit offers a combined news and weather experience, but users frequently report app crashes, excessive ads, and content quality issues. WDIV 4Warn Weather, a dedicated weather app, has a strong historical reputation for accuracy and ease of use, though recent updates have introduced significant usability problems and a surge of negative feedback.

Head to head

Features tieR2R3R4R27
WXYZ 7 News Detroit WXYZ 7 News Detroit provides both news and weather in one app, which some users appreciate R30. However, specific features like live stream pop-out windows R2, permanent story bookmarks R3, and a functional traffic section R27 are missing or broken. Users also report issues with notification settings R4 and the inability to save multiple schools for snow alerts .
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather is a dedicated weather app, offering radar, forecasts, and alerts . Users previously valued its radar for showing future storm paths R66R69, but recent updates have removed this functionality, now only showing past and current weather . Users also miss the weather widget and the ability to view written forecasts R98R104.
Ease of Use tieR1R7R10R12
WXYZ 7 News Detroit Many WXYZ 7 News Detroit users find the app difficult to use due to frequent crashes R1R12, videos auto-playing R7R10, and articles opening to the home screen instead of the specific story R7. Some also dislike the new format, finding it harder to read and navigate . Account setup is a common point of failure R1.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather's ease of use has significantly declined with recent updates. Users describe the new version as 'confusing' , 'not very user-friendly' , 'too busy, too much to navigate' , and having a 'horrible UI' . The radar is now difficult to use and understand , and the app no longer supports horizontal viewing on iPads .
Reliability tieR1R4R7R12
WXYZ 7 News Detroit WXYZ 7 News Detroit has significant reliability issues, including the app shutting down when accessing the weather tab R1R19, crashing after updates R12, videos going full screen unexpectedly R7, and articles vanishing . Users also report inconsistent forecasts between the app and TV R1 and problems with notifications R4.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather, while historically reliable, has seen its reliability severely impacted by recent updates. Users report the app crashing , radar settings not working , and the radar itself being slow and unreliable . Some users also mention false alarms for lightning and alerts for areas far away .
Price/Value tieR7R25R30R44
WXYZ 7 News Detroit WXYZ 7 News Detroit is free to download, and users appreciate getting news, weather, and alerts at no cost R30R44. However, the value is diminished by an overwhelming number of ads, with some users reporting 8-10 ads before an article or back-to-back ads R7R25.
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather is also free, but recent updates have introduced a significant increase in ads, with users reporting 'nonstop videos' R70, 'full ads that are unskippable' R73, and pop-up ads before viewing radar . This has led many to delete the app and seek alternatives, questioning its value despite being free.
Content Quality tieR6R9R13R14
WXYZ 7 News Detroit WXYZ 7 News Detroit receives mixed reviews on content. Some users praise it for accurate local news R14 and keeping them informed R44. However, others criticize poorly written articles with typos and misspellings R9R13, question the relevance of some stories R6, and note a perceived political bias .
WDIV 4Warn Weather WDIV 4Warn Weather focuses solely on weather content. Historically, it was praised for being informative and accurate . However, recent updates have led to a lack of written forecasts R92R98R104, and the radar is criticized for not showing future predictions, making it less useful for planning R66R69.
Pick WXYZ 7 News Detroit if

Pick WXYZ 7 News Detroit if you prefer a single app for both local news and weather, value a broad range of news topics, and are willing to tolerate frequent app issues and numerous ads R30.

Pick WDIV 4Warn Weather if

Pick WDIV 4Warn Weather if you need a dedicated weather app and are hoping for improvements to its recent update issues, or if you prioritize historical accuracy and detailed weather information over a combined news experience .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, and recent negative reviews for both heavily skew towards issues introduced by recent updates, impacting their overall lifetime ratings. WDIV 4Warn Weather has a much larger user base and a higher lifetime rating, suggesting a stronger historical performance before its recent update issues.

Frequently asked

What are the main problems with WXYZ 7 News Detroit?
The main problems with WXYZ 7 News Detroit include frequent app crashes, especially when trying to access the weather tab R1R19, an excessive number of ads that interrupt reading and viewing R7R25, and issues with core functionalities like notifications, video playback, and account setup R4R7.
How have recent updates affected WDIV 4Warn Weather?
Recent updates have significantly worsened WDIV 4Warn Weather, with users reporting that the radar no longer shows future storm paths R66R69, the app is now cluttered and difficult to navigate , there's an increase in pop-up and unskippable ads R70R73, and it lacks landscape mode for iPad users .
Is WXYZ 7 News Detroit's weather forecast reliable?
Some users report that WXYZ 7 News Detroit's weather forecast on the app frequently does not match the one shown on TV, and sometimes even the daily and hourly forecasts within the app are inconsistent R1.
Does WDIV 4Warn Weather offer a written forecast?
No, recent updates to WDIV 4Warn Weather have removed the written forecast, leaving users to rely solely on videos for weather information, which is a significant point of frustration R92R98R104.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 4/5 · US Live stream window: I really like the app. But it would be better if the live stream video could run in a pop out window instead of having to keep the full app or browser page open to watch/listen. Then I can answer text messages etc.
  2. [R3] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 3/5 · US Saved Stories: App will not permanently bookmark stories you want to save. Instantly reverts as soon as you click it to save. Please fix.
  3. [R4] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US Notification issue!: I toggled/signed up for only sports notifications but I get all types of notifications. Please fix asap!!
  4. [R27] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 2/5 · US Traffic map: What happened to the traffic section?
  5. [R1] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 2/5 · US Non-functional: I have a problem with the app shutting down every time I try to go to the weather tab. Plus, frequently the forecast on the app doesn’t match the one on tv. The daily and hourly forecasts don’t even match up sometimes. It also wouldn’t let me set up an account.
  6. [R7] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US I want to like this so much more than I do: This app is way too problematic. Having reliable local news is important, but it’s too difficult to use this app. From videos going full screen on their own while trying to read, to there being too many adds, to article notifications opening to the app home screen instead of the article. I’ve tried to like this app for so long and just can’t try anymore,
  7. [R10] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US Nonstop videos: I tried reading an article and I got nonstop videos. If this happens again, I will delete the app and stop watching the channel.
  8. [R12] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 3/5 · US Ups and downs: Was good then went downhill. Then some improvements came... now the app crashes during opening after the last update
  9. [R25] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US It would be 5 stars if it wasn’t for all the ads: You might have to sit through 8-10 ads before actually seeing a news story. They only have like 15 ads altogether that they play so you hear the same thing over and over again. I would be able to deal with 2-3 ads but this is ridiculous. Sometimes they play the ad back to back. I just ended up getting an antenna which has less ads than the streamin
  10. [R30] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 5/5 · US I can’t always get to the television: Great to have this app. So you can get your news-weather-alerts , at your convenience.
  11. [R44] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 5/5 · US Great App!: We thoroughly enjoy WXYZ app...we receive the latest updates on everything including weather and news locally.
  12. [R6] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 3/5 · US Some good stories and some that shouldn’t be “news”.: App has some good news relevant to the area and even nationally. But I question some stories they post as real “news”. Maybe it’s a slow news day so they put in filler junk but I’d rather not see a story about a sex worker in Ann Arbor getting stuck in a chair. And when did “sex” work become legal in Michigan????? Our values and morals are cle
  13. [R9] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 3/5 · US Ok app but poorly written articles: The articles are usually very poorly written. It’s a good app to see what’s going on but many articles are painful to read or make little sense.
  14. [R13] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US Unloaded: Too many errors Incorrect reporting because they do not proofread. I really liked it sending the wrong article when i forwarded it. Since they seem unable to correct that i have unloaded it.
  15. [R14] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 5/5 · US My WXYZ is The Best: I love WXYZ for any and all news. Trust no other. Love, Davey Lew, Glenda, Carolyn, Rexie, all the weather associates, Faraz, Alicia, Keenan, Erin, Nana S. B, Kevin,Jenn, Kim and if I forgot someone sorry. But I am 68 and have watched 7 all my like. They are the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Coming to you from Dearborn.
  16. [R19] WXYZ 7 News Detroit 1/5 · US Don't use it for the weather: I have used this app for YEARS. Since Feb that weather tabs on the link hardly work. I emailed the tech dept. and they had me delete it and redownload it. It worked for a little bit and then would glitch out on me. I emailed them again and they told me to pull down so it can refresh. I have done that, even before I deleted the old app. It doesn't work and it sti
  17. [R66] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US Radar no longer beneficial: This last update changed the radar from previous 2-3 hours, current and up to two hours in the future. Now it only share very little within last two hours and current radar. It does not give any future radar. Needless to say this is very very frustrating and doesn’t help plan my day or at least the next few hours at all can you change it back or somehow enhance what wa
  18. [R69] WDIV 4Warn Weather 3/5 · US Radar not working: I am wondering what update you did to your radar to make it so that it only shows what WAS happening and what is happening right now. It used to go an hour or two into the future to show the predicted path of storms and now it’s like nope, you can only see where it’s been and where it is right now. That’s it. How does that possibly help me at all?
  19. [R70] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Unusable: Like everyone else says, it used to work. Today i click on it and i get a rapid succession of weird ads. Every time i swipe one away another pops up in about 1 second. And the ads weird stuff like feet pics too. Used to be am excellent tool. Now it’s rendered unusable by ads.
  20. [R73] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Atrociously aggravating app: Possibly one of the worst app I have ever used. Used to be much simpler and much better app then about a year or so ago they decided to “upgrade” it and the app has completely gone down the toilet ever since. If you ever want to watch a forecast video you have to suffer through at least 2 minutes of full ads that are unskippable and then in the middle of the video if y
  21. [R92] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Useless: Just downloaded the app.. and will be deleting immediately . There is no written forecast.. no mention of the amount of possible snow.. just says “100 % chance of snow”. No need to have this taking up space on the phone.
  22. [R98] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US No written forecast: Really disliking the update and only way of knowing what is going on weather wise is watching a video. No written forecast. You had a great app that was made useless. I don’t get it
  23. [R104] WDIV 4Warn Weather 1/5 · US Bring back the old format: The summer update to this app has made it unusable. I used to open it multiple times a day and now I avoid using it completely. The old format of it as absolutely perfect and what people want in a weather app. Please consider bringing it back, especially including the written forecast.

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