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Denver News from 9News vs 9 StormTrack

Denver News from 9News 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner Denver News from 9News
9 StormTrack 4.6★ · Free to download 30

Denver News from 9News is the better choice for comprehensive local news, despite recent app issues, while 9 StormTrack struggles significantly with basic functionality and location accuracy.

Full reviews: Denver News from 9News · 9 StormTrack

Denver News from 9News provides broad local and national news coverage, though a recent update has introduced significant usability and reliability issues. 9 StormTrack, a dedicated weather app, suffers from frequent crashes, incorrect location data, and an abundance of disruptive ads.

Head to head

Features edge: Denver News from 9NewsR5R9R16R23
Denver News from 9News Users appreciate Denver News for its comprehensive local and national news coverage, including specific shows like 'Next' R5R23. However, recent updates have removed features like search functionality and dark mode, and made it difficult to find articles R9R16.
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack offers radar and hourly forecasts, including details like wind direction and velocity . However, users report issues with the radar not playing or being messed up, and a lack of a home screen widget option .
Ease of Use tieR1R13R33R40
Denver News from 9News Many users found the old Denver News app easy to navigate, but a recent format change has made it confusing and hard to maneuver R1R13R33. Issues include stories being buried, difficulty closing articles, and the app only working in portrait mode on iPads R40.
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack is generally considered easy to use when it works, with bold colors for radar imaging . However, users struggle with incorrect default locations, difficulty finding specific notifications, and a glitchy interface that switches to video pages unintentionally R61R67.
Reliability tieR3R6R7R10
Denver News from 9News Denver News users report frequent issues with the weather tab not working, showing blank screens, or not refreshing R3R6R7R10. The app also experiences freezing, slow loading times, and crashes, especially after updates R37.
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack has significant reliability problems, with users reporting the app frequently locks up, crashes, won't load, or won't open at all . The radar is often slow to load or doesn't play .
Price/Value edge: Denver News from 9NewsR1R16R20R37
Denver News from 9News As a free app, Denver News provides access to local and national news, which many users value R20. However, the recent decline in functionality and increased difficulty in accessing content diminishes its value for some R1R16R37.
9 StormTrack 9 StormTrack is also free, but its value is significantly reduced by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads and pop-ups that disrupt the user experience R63R65R77R92.
Support tieR4R21R38R69
Denver News from 9News Users express frustration with notification settings not working as configured, leading to unwanted alerts R4R21. There are also reports of issues with screen display on specific devices, suggesting a need for better device compatibility R38.
9 StormTrack Users report issues with notifications for the wrong areas or excessive general notifications, leading them to turn off alerts entirely R69. There are also complaints about the app not being optimized for newer iPhone screens or iPads .
Pick Denver News from 9News if

You want a primary source for local and national news, appreciate specific news personalities, and are willing to tolerate recent app bugs and design changes R5R23.

Pick 9 StormTrack if

You need a dedicated weather app with radar and hourly forecasts, and are prepared to deal with frequent app crashes, location inaccuracies, and numerous ads .

Evidence note: Both apps are free, so negative reviews often highlight friction points common with free services like ads or limited features. Denver News from 9News has a much larger user base and rating count, which can lead to a broader range of feedback, including more recent complaints about a significant app update. 9 StormTrack's reviews consistently point to core functionality issues like loading and location accuracy.

Frequently asked

Does the Denver News from 9News app have a dark mode?
No, recent updates to the Denver News from 9News app have removed the dark mode feature, leaving users with a bright background that some find difficult to use, especially at night R14R18R51.
Why is the 9 StormTrack app showing weather for the wrong location?
Many users report that the 9 StormTrack app frequently displays weather for incorrect locations, such as Michigan, Wisconsin, or Kansas City, even after attempting to set their local area, making it unhelpful for quick storm information R61R67R69R71.
Are there many ads in the 9 StormTrack app?
Yes, the 9 StormTrack app is heavily criticized for having too many intrusive ads, including full-page pop-up game ads that appear when trying to navigate the app, leading many users to delete it R63R65R77R92.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [R23] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Next rocks: Kyle Clark is the greatest interviewer of all time. Channel 9 is trustworthy. Please don’t change.
  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. [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.
  7. [R33] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US New update: I’m so sad, I loved the 9 news app. I don’t like the update and new look at all. Hard to navigate.
  8. [R40] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Cannot close news stories: This version has changed the interface where there is no longer a back arrow to clove a story. I have to close the app to start over every time
  9. [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.
  10. [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.
  11. [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.
  12. [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??
  13. [R20] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Great news: Glad to have this app to keep up with local news.
  14. [R37] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Update is trash: Idk who decided this app needed an update but they were incredibly wrong. The app used to be my primary source of news, not just local. But I can’t even read the articles I am trying to navigate to now. It’s always crashing or lagging. Or it buries what article you are trying to find. Really sad to see an unnecessary update ruin the app so quickly. Please make the previous version
  15. [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
  16. [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.
  17. [R38] Denver News from 9News 5/5 · US Problems: I have the new version of the app but it doesn't work well with my Apple 13 mini. The screen doesn't seem to match the app.
  18. [R69] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Location is everything: Someone recommended this app to me recently and I gave it a try. I like the features and the format. My only complaint is that it keeps giving me weather alerts for Wisconsin and I’ve never been there, living several states away. I changed which locations should generate alerts, removing all WI locations, but it keeps sending them.
  19. [R14] Denver News from 9News 4/5 · US Screen: The background used to he black. It was easier on my eyes. Especially at bed time.
  20. [R18] Denver News from 9News 3/5 · US Needs to allow make it darker: The app itself is ok but they need to make it so that I can make it darker. It’s way to light with all of the white stuff,
  21. [R51] Denver News from 9News 1/5 · US Old version was better: They removed dark mode. Users are now stuck with an offensively bright background. The live TV freezes constantly now.
  22. [R61] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Wrong area: Your app shows me Michigans weather even though it's set for Cincinnati weather. I can never find Cincinnati weather because there are no labels on the screens.
  23. [R67] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Kansas City: How do I get my local weather here? I don’t live in Wisconsin!
  24. [R71] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Review: Just joined app recently! Why the top of app reflects OTHER STATES? Not the techiest person but would seem to want reflection of ok/ks/tx/ark? Love the RADAR !! Thx
  25. [R63] 9 StormTrack 3/5 · US Delete app: Advertisement on Boston scientific low back pain no way to delete it had to delete the weather app
  26. [R65] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US To many ads: Fairly accurate but the stupid ads that are horrible to get rid of is making me use AccuWeather more often.
  27. [R77] 9 StormTrack 5/5 · US Pop up adds!: I love the weather app! It’s just there are to many pop up add lately.
  28. [R92] 9 StormTrack 1/5 · US Delete: This app was pretty good till the new update. Note when I want to check to see if rain or snow is on the way, I get a advertisement trying to sway me one way or another. If I wanted adds I’d go on the radio. Deleting this and getting different app

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