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Head-to-head

Denver News from 9News vs WSOC-TV News

Denver News from 9News 4.7★ · Free to download 45
Winner WSOC-TV News
WSOC-TV News 4.7★ · Free to download 55

WSOC-TV News has a slight edge over Denver News from 9News due to more consistent performance, despite both apps suffering from recent updates that introduced significant usability issues.

Full reviews: Denver News from 9News · WSOC-TV News

Both Denver News from 9News and WSOC-TV News are free local news apps that have faced user frustration due to recent updates. While Denver News struggles with widespread bugs, particularly with its weather section and navigation, WSOC-TV News users report issues with outdated content and intrusive video playback, but generally find the core news and weather reliable.

Head to head

Features tieR3R4R6R7
Denver News from 9News Users of Denver News from 9News report significant issues with features after a recent update. The weather tab frequently shows a blank screen or fails to load, and location services are often inaccurate R3R6R7R10. The app also lacks a search function, making it difficult to find specific stories R9R27R55. Notification settings are buggy, sending unwanted alerts despite user configurations R4R21. Some users also note the removal of dark mode and the inability to zoom on maps or pictures .
WSOC-TV News WSOC-TV News users experience issues with automatic video playback that is difficult to stop and can play double audio . The app is criticized for displaying outdated news and repeating stories frequently . Some users also report that notification links do not lead to the correct stories R80R82. The app also lacks a search function for missed stories R103.
Ease of Use edge: WSOC-TV NewsR1R10R12R13
Denver News from 9News Many Denver News from 9News users find the new format difficult to navigate and confusing R1R13R16. Stories are often buried, and it's hard to distinguish new content from old R16. Users report issues with closing stories, requiring them to exit and reopen the app . The app also frequently freezes or crashes R12. For iPad users, the app often only works in portrait mode, hindering usability R10R35R45R54.
WSOC-TV News WSOC-TV News users describe the app as generally user-friendly . However, some find the interface cluttered with ads and infomercials . Similar to App A, iPad users report the app being stuck in portrait mode . Some users also experience issues with content disappearing or pages going blank while reading .
Reliability edge: WSOC-TV NewsR3R4R6R7
Denver News from 9News Denver News from 9News is frequently criticized for its unreliability. Users report slow loading times, freezing, and the app failing to open at all . The weather section is particularly buggy, often displaying a blank screen or not refreshing R3R6R7R10. Notifications are also unreliable, with users receiving unwanted alerts R4R21.
WSOC-TV News WSOC-TV News has mixed reviews on reliability. While some users find it informative and reliable for news and weather , others report it being technologically shoddy, glitchy, and prone to crashing . Videos often freeze, and audio issues are common, including playing double audio or starting automatically even when the app is closed .
Content Quality & Bias edge: Denver News from 9NewsR2R5R8R16
Denver News from 9News Denver News from 9News receives praise for being reliable, truthful, and objective in its reporting R2R5R8. However, some users complain about political bias, particularly against Republicans . There are also concerns about the app prioritizing less important stories over national or international news . Some users express disappointment with a perceived merger that resulted in more headlines and videos, and fewer articles R16.
WSOC-TV News WSOC-TV News is generally appreciated for providing informative local news and weather . However, many users criticize the content for being outdated, repetitive, and full of infomercials . There are also complaints about political bias towards Democrats and specific social issues . Some users feel that stories are incomplete or lack follow-up .
Notifications tieR4R21R80R82
Denver News from 9News Denver News from 9News users report significant issues with notification settings, stating that even when specific categories are turned off, they still receive alerts for everything R4R21. This leads to users turning off all notifications entirely, reducing app engagement R21.
WSOC-TV News WSOC-TV News users also experience problems with notifications, receiving too many alerts that are not considered breaking news or relevant . Some users find them spam-like and intrusive, even after adjusting settings . Additionally, notification links often fail to direct users to the correct story R80R82.
Pick Denver News from 9News if

Pick Denver News from 9News if you value a news source that users generally perceive as reliable, truthful, and objective in its reporting, despite recent app usability issues R2R5R8.

Pick WSOC-TV News if

Pick WSOC-TV News if you need a local news app that, despite some glitches and outdated content, is generally considered user-friendly and reliable for core news and weather information .

Evidence note: Both apps are free to download, so there is no free-vs-paid asymmetry. Recent negative reviews for both apps largely focus on issues introduced by recent updates, impacting overall user satisfaction despite higher lifetime ratings.

Frequently asked

Do these apps support landscape mode on tablets?
No, both Denver News from 9News and WSOC-TV News have recent updates that have removed or broken landscape mode functionality on iPads, forcing users to view content only in portrait mode R10R35R45R54.
Can I search for specific news stories within these apps?
No, both Denver News from 9News and WSOC-TV News are reported by users to lack a search function, making it difficult to find specific articles or missed stories R9R27R55R103.
Are the weather features reliable in these apps?
The weather features in Denver News from 9News are frequently reported as unreliable, often showing a blank screen, failing to load, or not refreshing R3R6R7R10. WSOC-TV News users generally find its weather information reliable, but some experience issues with outdated video forecasts .

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] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Weather tab never works: That’s it. It doesn’t work. Just a blank screen every time I try to use it.
  2. [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
  3. [R6] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US New version review: So far not a fan. I mainly use it for weather and that seems to be hit or miss, as in loading. Sometimes you open the app select weather and you get a blank page. Close app down all the way try again and it populates. Ended up switch to apples weather app and just uninstalled 9News, will try again in a few months to see if they can get the bugs removed.
  4. [R7] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Terrible app: The weather always has a blank white page and most of the time doesn’t refresh. Deleted app and reloaded and just never shows up.
  5. [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.
  6. [R10] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New app needs a lot of work 5/6/26: The new app really needs some help. Having reloaded this a few times already, weather rarely works as nothing will show. Also, only works in portrait mode??
  7. [R12] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Start up screen: If you click on the notification, the start up loading blue screen freezes up and does not open the app
  8. [R13] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Don’t Update: After updating the app the format was changed. It is really hard to use and I wish there was a prior version of this app to install.
  9. [R2] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Reliable: I can trust 9 News to always report the truth.
  10. [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.
  11. [R8] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US 9 News: No matter what time of day be at the morning it’s rarely in the afternoon but evening the rest of the day whenever I watch the news channel 9 rocks there they are not biased. They give a very good objective view, and the people are above and beyond doing their duties, which is great.
  12. [R16] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New format is terrible: After the format of the app changed about a month ago, I’m finding it is not what it used to be, mostly headlines and videos, less articles, and hard to even discern what is new or old stuff. Their merger of local stations probably resulted in this. I have switch to a competitor news provider after this change in 9NEWS app.
  13. [R21] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Good but need to fix notifications: I like the app, but you need to fix the notification settings. I have everything off but weather alerts and still get alerts every few hours about news updates. I end up turning notifications all the way off and use the so much less.
  14. [R80] WSOC-TV News 4/5 · US Bait and switch??: I like this app, but have one issue. I’ll get an alert about a news story. I’ll click on the alert to take me to the story, but it just takes me to the apps main page. Story I clicked on nowhere to be found….
  15. [R82] WSOC-TV News 1/5 · US Terribly outdated and broken app: Notification links don’t even open
  16. [R35] Denver News from 9News 2/5 · US Only Works in Portrait Mode on iPad: Why won’t this open full screen in landscape mode? I use landscape mode for larger text and viewing with my aging eyes. Other Denver market apps don’t have this issue.
  17. [R45] Denver News from 9News 2/5 · US What happened?: I can barely use this app anymore and wonder what happened to it and why it was changed. I now have to look at the ch 7 news app for my local news. Your app is too messed up now. I hate using it and I hate whatever you did to it. Also, why do I have to only look at the app one way it doesn’t rotate on my iPad so I can only scroll through every story after story and never can see wh
  18. [R54] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US App Problem: Please please bring back landscape mode to the iPad app. This new update took it away. Otherwise, love this app.
  19. [R9] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Can’t Search in Newest Version: Either you can no longer search for news or it’s impossible to find. I love 9News and I thought the app got a major upgrade but it just isn’t functional, still.
  20. [R27] Denver News from 9News 2/5 · US Why?: After a recent “makeover” the app doesn’t show me the stories I want to see. Weather information is limited without watching the entire pre recorded forecast. And you cannot search for what you are looking for anymore, feature is gone. Better to just go to the website
  21. [R55] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Worst update yet: This update is horrible! The app takes forever to load and actually open now because of all the flash nonsense. Then all you can do is endlessly scroll until you hopefully find what you’re looking for because THERE IS NO SEARCH FUNCTION. Horribly designed. Please make it go back to what it was before which was perfectly fine.
  22. [R103] WSOC-TV News 1/5 · US Limited access: Why can’t we look for a story we might have missed?

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