WCVB NewsCenter 5 vs StormTrack 5

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. [R3] WCVB NewsCenter 5 3/5 · US Like It: But the ads before the video clips are annoying.
2. [R4] WCVB NewsCenter 5 2/5 · US Too many Ads!!: Every news article starts with an Ad. It’s so annoying. Today, I was trying to watch a live broadcast of a news conference on an active shooter at a college. There should never be Ads to access this type of news. Shame on you WCVB. Do better!
3. [R62] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Stormy Weather: The radar maps are detailed and are helpful, especially when they’re tracking nearby storms.
4. [R74] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Awesome: This is my only weather app I have and I have it on 3 devices the storm alerts are top notch and to think I can get regular heads up on tomorrow’s weather today the storm tracking system is exceptional along with the accuracy I would recommend this app to anyone who wants to know about the current and future weather conditions. Thank you to the developers for making a weather app that doe
5. [R6] WCVB NewsCenter 5 3/5 · US Constant crashes: I am NEVER able to read a story or check the weather without it suddenly closing and going back to home page. Extremely frustrating, especially since I keep the app updated and I am not using an old device. I’m guessing it’s the hundreds of ads trying to load that make the actual story close.
6. [R9] WCVB NewsCenter 5 3/5 · US New bug renders app barely usable: The app is generally good one to use, but in the last month, it very frequently refreshes itself. This means if you are reading an article, it suddenly takes you back to the Home Screen. I’ve had it happen three times just trying to finish one article!
7. [R65] StormTrack 5 4/5 · US Recent Update Not Good: I have always loved this app, but the recent update has made it less lovable. There is extra clutter on the screen, and if I switch to a different view the app no longer remembers my custom settings and I have to select my custom map again. Surely you could have added the 24 hour future radar without our having to save and select our “custom map.” I liked it much better
8. [R84] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US It’s a great app when it works: It’s a great app when it works but about 3 out of 10 times it doesn’t work
9. [R31] WCVB NewsCenter 5 1/5 · US iOS 17 update failure: The app constantly crashes after every article read!
10. [R58] WCVB NewsCenter 5 1/5 · US App crashes: App keeps on going back to Home Screen after clicking a video or article. It takes three attempts to work. App was perfect up until about a month ago. Please fix. Thanks.
11. [R69] StormTrack 5 3/5 · US Cleveland Ohio: I recommend this app to anyone I meet. I’ve lived all over the U.S. and this app has been to most accurate out of any other app I’ve used. However, whoever is in charge of the Cleveland Ohio area needs to be replaced. Any times there’s snow I only get “less than 1 inch” or “__% chance of snow”. Well, the “less and 1 inch” we were supposed to get yesterday turned out to actually be
12. [R109] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Love This App!: I love knowing the changing forecast. I look at the live view and can see any pop up showers. The notifications telling me how far away lightening is striking is very helpful also. I know a storm is approaching. Also the notifications saying rain will begin in my area in “x” minutes is pretty accurate. It gives me time to close windows etc I highly recommend this app. Also it’s gre
13. [R71] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US sub to my youtube: best local weather app and it’s free!
14. [R93] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Best: Best weather app, you can have on your phone use it everyday.
15. [R25] WCVB NewsCenter 5 1/5 · US Forced to do it: For some reason, my app is not working properly. Every time it comes to the first commercial break, the screen goes black and that is it. No more news. It's been slowly getting shorter and shorter time before the whole thing stops on me. I've sent several "bug fix" inquiries to WCVB with no response. I've deleted the app. Reinstalled the app a couple of times, shut down my phone,
16. [R10] WCVB NewsCenter 5 1/5 · US APP not opening.: I’ve had this app for many years. I haven’t left the area. It says it’s not available in my location. I’ve tried deleting it and downloading it again and that didn’t help. This was my go to app please help.
17. [R61] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Alarmist much: There is no app support it takes you to somewhere where it wants you to Sign up. There’s no one to talk to no one to report to. I’m tired of these notifications where it says heavy thunderstorm or whatever is headed your way. And then you actually go to the app and there is no such thing happening. I don’t need you telling me lies quit sending alarmist notifications when they aren
18. [R70] StormTrack 5 1/5 · US Never connects: This app doesn’t seem to connect with my WiFi and everything thing else is. Crazy
19. [R91] StormTrack 5 5/5 · US Amazing: I have just recently joined StormTrack 5. I am amazed at its accuracy and it’s ability to tell me what’s going to happen in the next 15 minutes. And I love the fact that they post the wind speed and directions hourly