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Denver News from 9News vs CBS News

Denver News from 9News 4.7★ · Free to download 75

Winner Denver News from 9News

CBS News 3.7★ · Free + IAP 40

Choose Denver News from 9News for a more reliable and user-friendly experience.

Full reviews: Denver News from 9News · CBS News

Denver News from 9News generally offers a better user experience with a higher lifetime rating and more positive feedback on reliability and content. CBS News, while having some strong features, suffers from usability issues and a lack of trust among its users.

Head to head

features edge: Denver News from 9News^R1^R4^R19^R61

Denver News from 9News Users appreciate the local coverage and the reliability of news from 9News, though recent updates have caused some dissatisfaction regarding navigation and weather functionality ^R1^R4^R19.

CBS News CBS News users mention the need for basic features like dark mode and express frustration with constant buffering and crashes ^R61^R64.

ease of use edge: Denver News from 9News^R2^R5^R17^R64

Denver News from 9News Despite recent updates causing navigation issues, many users still find the app generally user-friendly compared to previous versions ^R2^R5^R17.

CBS News Users frequently report that CBS News is difficult to navigate, with issues like freezing and poor loading times ^R64^R79.

reliability edge: Denver News from 9News^R2^R5^R28^R64

Denver News from 9News 9News is often praised for its trustworthy reporting, although some users have experienced bugs with the weather feature ^R2^R5^R28.

CBS News CBS News users express significant concerns about reliability, with many stating the app crashes frequently and does not load properly ^R64^R79.

price/value edge: Denver News from 9News^R1^R5^R61^R64

Denver News from 9News Denver News is free to download and use, providing good value for users seeking local news ^R1^R5.

CBS News CBS News is also free but includes in-app purchases, which some users find frustrating given the app's performance issues ^R61^R64.

support edge: Denver News from 9News^R5^R17^R64^R79

Denver News from 9News Users have noted that while 9News has room for improvement, they appreciate the local connection and support from the news team ^R5^R17.

CBS News CBS News users frequently express disappointment in the lack of effective support and responsiveness to issues ^R64^R79.

Pick Denver News from 9News if

you want a reliable local news source with a generally positive user experience.

Pick CBS News if

you are looking for a national news app and are willing to tolerate some usability issues.

Evidence note: While CBS News has some positive reviews, the overwhelming sentiment is negative, particularly regarding reliability and usability, which skews the evidence against it.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for local news?

Denver News from 9News is better for local news, offering a higher lifetime rating of 4.7 compared to CBS News's 3.7, and is free to use without in-app purchases.

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.

[R1] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US I hate the new format: The new format of the 9 news app is far from user friendly. Prior to the changes it was so easy to maneuver through and find out which stories were of interest to me. Now with the new format, I find myself using different news sources because it is too confusing.
[R4] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Notification settings don’t exist: I have configured in the app the notifications I would like to receive, turning off all notifications EXCEPT breaking news, safety, weather and traffic alerts. THIS DOES NOT EXIST! I still receive notifications for EVERYTHING!!!! I do not care about a story about Morgan Wallen performing at Mile High. I do not care about some sports team hiring some coach, NFL or
[R19] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Weather doesn’t load: I’ve always trusted 9 News for accurate weather. With the new update it takes multiple times to load. It doesn’t even know my location. Bring back the old weather view. It was so much better. Needless to say, I’ve gone elsewhere for weather and news
[R61] CBS News 2/5 · US No dark mode is an example of how behind it is. STILL!: Needs to catch up on a lot of basic missing features in 2021.
[R2] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Reliable: I can trust 9 News to always report the truth.
[R5] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US 9news viewer from Highlands Ranch: We support 9news 100%. I love the next show. I like how you guys present the news that’s real. There’s no spin on it just real good solid stories and around the world news as well as local. We love you guys.
[R17] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Fits my favorite local news into my hands: Channel 9 rocks and their app does too! Quick to hit me with notices of important local news that keeps me informed. I appreciate their team of journalists and how they get me real news, data and info.
[R64] CBS News 1/5 · US App breaks daily: Constant buffering and crashes. Even after upgrading my internet, this app is practically unusable. It constantly loses connection and dies, especially on my Apple TV. Highly disappointed
[R28] Denver News from 9News 4/5 · US PJ: I enjoy the 9 news app and mainly go into it to get the correct weather forecast. My phone is always wrong it seems. My only complaint is the weather maps and radar cannot be zoomed in. They are so small you cannot tell the cities or even the counties. It would really help if that could be changed please. The same with the pictures on the stories. I guess we are all spoiled with being able to
[R79] CBS News 1/5 · US Unreliable: App freezes too often. “News” lacks the detail and objectivity one can find on other news apps. Dokoupil is a MAGA hand puppet. Niki Glaser said it best, “CBS News, America's newest place to C BS news”

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