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ClickOnDetroit vs WFRV Local 5 News

ClickOnDetroit 4.7★ · Free to download 65
Winner Tie
WFRV Local 5 News 4.6★ · Free to download 60

ClickOnDetroit offers more comprehensive local news coverage, but its user experience is significantly hampered by aggressive ads and autoplaying videos, making WFRV Local 5 News a potentially less frustrating option despite its own issues with content freshness and app functionality.

Full reviews: ClickOnDetroit · WFRV Local 5 News

Both ClickOnDetroit and WFRV Local 5 News are free local news apps with similar lifetime ratings. ClickOnDetroit provides extensive local coverage but is plagued by intrusive ads and autoplaying videos, while WFRV Local 5 News struggles with content updates and app usability for some users.

Head to head

Content & Coverage edge: ClickOnDetroitR4R12R21R42
ClickOnDetroit ClickOnDetroit is praised for its up-to-date, informative local news, weather, and sports, with users appreciating its coverage of Detroit and Michigan events . Some users specifically highlight the quality of anchors and meteorologists R42. However, there are complaints about stories not updating for days and a perceived liberal bias R4R12R21.
WFRV Local 5 News WFRV Local 5 News is generally seen as a good source for local news, weather, and sports in Green Bay, WI . Users appreciate being kept informed about their community . However, some reviews indicate that news is not always current, with one user noting a Packer game score was missing 90 minutes after it ended . There's also a comment about a perceived negative bias in political coverage .
User Experience & Interface tieR2R3R5R10
ClickOnDetroit ClickOnDetroit receives significant criticism for its user experience due to an excessive number of disruptive ads, including pop-ups and forced video advertisements that play automatically and sometimes run in the background R3R10R23R28. Users also desire a dark mode option R2 and better notification filters to avoid over-sensationalized alerts R5. Some find the updated app less user-friendly .
WFRV Local 5 News WFRV Local 5 News has issues with its app interface, particularly with the weather map being smaller and less user-friendly in a new version R66R70. One critical bug prevents users from getting past the zip code entry screen, rendering the app unusable for some . There's also a suggestion for a paid ad-free version, indicating ads are present .
Reliability & Performance edge: WFRV Local 5 NewsR4R9R13R25
ClickOnDetroit ClickOnDetroit users report frequent issues with the app, including stories not updating R4, notifications leading to general screens instead of articles R9R13, live streams freezing or not working , and the app crashing or not staying open after updates . Some users also mention the comments section not loading and the app not working across multiple platforms R25.
WFRV Local 5 News WFRV Local 5 News has a critical bug preventing some users from opening the app due to an unskippable zip code entry . There are also complaints about news not being current . However, there are no widespread reports of crashes or freezing in the available reviews, suggesting that for those who can access it, the app may be stable.
Notifications edge: WFRV Local 5 NewsR1R5R18R22
ClickOnDetroit ClickOnDetroit is heavily criticized for its overwhelming and often sensationalized notifications, with users receiving alerts every 15 minutes or before every newscast, even when only subscribing to specific categories like weather R1R18R22. Users desire better filtering options R5.
WFRV Local 5 News There are no specific complaints about notification frequency or quality for WFRV Local 5 News in the provided reviews, suggesting it is either not a significant issue or not a prominent feature for users.
Support & Feedback tieR13R24R25R43
ClickOnDetroit ClickOnDetroit users report a lack of response from tech support when issues are reported R13R25. There are also complaints about the inability to comment on news stories, which users see as a limitation on feedback and discussion R43. Some users wish for a quick link to give feedback to staff R24.
WFRV Local 5 News There is no specific feedback on customer support for WFRV Local 5 News in the provided reviews. One user suggests adding a quick link for feedback (R24, though this is a ClickOnDetroit review, it highlights a general user need).
Pick ClickOnDetroit if

You prioritize comprehensive local news coverage from Detroit and Michigan, and are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads and potential app bugs .

Pick WFRV Local 5 News if

You are looking for local news and weather in the Green Bay, WI area and prefer an app that, while having its own issues, does not appear to have the same level of aggressive ad bombardment and autoplaying videos as its competitor .

Evidence note: The evidence for WFRV Local 5 News is less extensive due to a significantly smaller number of reviews compared to ClickOnDetroit. This means some dimensions for WFRV Local 5 News have less detailed feedback.

Frequently asked

Do these apps have a free tier?
Yes, both ClickOnDetroit and WFRV Local 5 News are free to download and use (App A: Free to download, App B: Free to download).
Are there many ads in ClickOnDetroit?
Yes, ClickOnDetroit has a significant number of ads, including disruptive and long ones, pop-ups, and forced video advertisements that autoplay and sometimes run in the background R3R10R28R31.
Does WFRV Local 5 News have an interactive weather map?
WFRV Local 5 News does have a weather map, but users have expressed disappointment with its new version, stating it is much smaller and less user-friendly than previous full-screen options R66R70.
Can I turn off autoplaying videos in ClickOnDetroit?
No, users report that ClickOnDetroit forces videos to play automatically without consent and that there is an inability to disable this feature, leading to frustration and app deletion for some R10R23R31R47.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 74 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. [R4] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Stories not updating: The app has been showing the same news stories for 3 days. Nothing new since the 15th.
  2. [R12] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US App update? Less content: Much less content on “updated” app. Did not expect that outcome.
  3. [R21] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US Good local information but…: You get good local information here however, it is one-sided and very liberal. You never get both sides of the story. When I read news, I like to hear facts, not opinions, and not an agenda of information that general media is trying to push.
  4. [R42] ClickOnDetroit 5/5 · US Love this app !: I like that even though channel 4 news is not on because of the olympics , I’m still able to access everything I want here . I love Kimberly & Devon @11 pm. I love Andrew , Brandon & Paul . Also the newest weather guy ( his name escapes me ). I liked Being able to watch Tim Pamplin ( spelling ) on the road during today’s snowstorm (2/117/2022) . He was excelllent and even had me
  5. [R2] ClickOnDetroit 4/5 · US Time to update the App: Like the app. It’s time to add dark mode don’t you think. A lot of us are using that now a days. Please give us the choice.
  6. [R3] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US number of ads increasing: I’ve used this app for a long time and recently have noticed an increase in the number of ads. They’re disruptive and long and mostly for mobile phone games I would never play. I would actually pay a small amount of money for an adfree subscription or paid app to get rid of them.
  7. [R5] ClickOnDetroit 4/5 · US I Would like a better notification filter: Stop Over-sensationalizing Weather for Clicks. Chill.
  8. [R10] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US One star downgrade: The auto playing video feed and the inability to disable it has brought me to delete the app. Incredibly frustrating to have the video take over as it does at nearly any given point in the day. It seems to be that only a few hours a day no video is being fed to the app. The rest has been a persistent pain to use. Too bad from one of the top news sources in the country.
  9. [R9] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US Fix the notifications bug: I enjoy the app but I have an issue with the notifications. I will get a news alert and when I click on it, the app takes me to a general window about Click on Detroit instead of the article suggestion in the news alert. This happens all the time.
  10. [R13] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Support stinks, app very buggy and non functional: This app is one of the worst supported news apps around. When they push a headline to you and you click on it you end up at some advertising screen and can’t find the story you were interested in. The search function, if you can find it, does not find the story you want and repeatedly reporting the issue to tech support only yields cricket chirp
  11. [R25] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US App not working anymore (not on iPhone 16, Roku or Fire stick): App quit working on all my platforms (iPhone, Roku & Fire stick) reached out to WDIV and received zero reply or help with troubleshooting.
  12. [R1] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Annoying notifications: “We're about to tell a local family they have 10 minutes to evacuate their house. Watch live right now to see how they handle it”. Terrible
  13. [R18] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US Too many notifications especially before every newscast is ridiculous.: Too many notifications!
  14. [R22] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Do not load they will not stop HARASSING you.: It is literally pathetic and disgusting. How much they harass you with this app. I cannot believe how much WDIV harasses you with this app the notifications don’t stop and all I wanted was with notifications at first I was doing breaking news and top headlines. I would literally get a notification every 15 minutes. Then I switched to just the weathe
  15. [R24] ClickOnDetroit 3/5 · US Search method: There needs to be: 1) a search method so an article can be found faster and easier. 2) there should be a quick link to give feedback to everyone that works at Local 4. I would really like to send compliments but I cannot find people. Example - Brandon R. has been doing an excellent job. I look forward to his noon program weather segments
  16. [R43] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Doesn’t Allow Feedback: This app doesn’t allow its users to COMMENT on their news stories. It is a one-sided platform, to promote a far-left bias, without any discussion or alternative viewpoints allowed.
  17. [R28] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Irritating pop up videos: Not a good app. Many stories are redundant and not updated. One thing that really makes me mad is pop up news stories that take over my screen even after I close the app. Sometimes they are still running in the background. I had earlier versions for years but this is so irritating I deleted the app
  18. [R31] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Stop the videos: This app starts up a video without your consent and keeps it running in background. No. Never do that. I’ve deleted this app from my phone.
  19. [R66] WFRV Local 5 News 2/5 · US Weather map :(: Disappointed in the new version of this app. The interactive radar map is much smaller and not as user friendly. I really preferred the full screen map not the little mini map they have now. When I open a weather app I want easy access to a full screen radar map. I will be using a different app.....
  20. [R70] WFRV Local 5 News 2/5 · US Not as good!: The only reason I use this app is for the weather. The weather function of this app is less than half the quality and simplicity of the old storm team 5 app! I only watch CBS 5 for news and weather, but I am not at all happy with this app!
  21. [R23] ClickOnDetroit 4/5 · US Stop the autoplay: I open your app to check local headlines and sometimes I’m listening to a podcast or watching YouTube, etc.. your app will start automatically playing the broadcast stream if the news is playing. Not cool, man.
  22. [R47] ClickOnDetroit 1/5 · US Used to be good: It’s dumb that they force a video to play when you open the ap. If I wanted a video with ads I’d just watch YouTube.

Synthesized from 74 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store