Reviews of 13NOW - WMBB News 13

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List of user reviews and ratings for 13NOW - WMBB News 13

Total ratings

4.14 (Rating count: 261)

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Review summary

Users find the 13NOW - WMBB News 13 app valuable for local news and weather, especially during emergencies. They appreciate live streams, trustworthy reporting, and keeping informed while away. However, many report significant video playback problems, delayed news updates, frequent crashes, and intrusive ads that hinder usability. While the app offers important local coverage and live content, technical issues and advertisement overload detract from the overall experience.

Pros

Provides local news and weather relevant to Panama City and Northwest Florida.
Includes live streaming features such as live feed for weather and news broadcast.
Helpful and reliable source during emergencies like hurricanes and evacuations.
User-friendly for keeping up with news when out of town or busy.
Trusted local TV station with dedicated anchors and staff.

Cons

Video playback issues with live broadcasts looping a stock clip or news videos not loading.
App crashes or shuts down when opening stories frequently.
News updates and live feeds are delayed, not always up to date (30+ minutes late).
Excessive and intrusive ads disrupt user experience.
Limited or outdated weather updates; weather information could be improved.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.80

All time rating average: 4.14

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20% (4)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-06-18	rh*****	First time experiencing the app I'm pretty satisfied. I'd recommend it to any one local to get the best all around news an weather.
First time experiencing the app I'm pretty satisfied. I'd recommend it to any one local to get the best all around news an weather.
2022-05-15	Ce*****	DO NOT GET THIS APP UNLESS YOU JUST WANT TO READ THE NEWS. For the first few days I had this app, I could watch the (outdated by several days) news. Nearly a month later, it just loops through the "broadcast will return soon" stock clip endlessly. It may or may not have something to do with the fact that I'm no longer living in state, but considering the other reviews, I doubt it.
DO NOT GET THIS APP UNLESS YOU JUST WANT TO READ THE NEWS. For the first few days I had this app, I could watch the (outdated by several days) news. Nearly a month later, it just loops through the "broadcast will return soon" stock clip endlessly. It may or may not have something to do with the fact that I'm no longer living in state, but considering the other reviews, I doubt it.
2022-03-08	Di*****	WTH? I click on a story get black screen. Trying to get fire updates. This app is useless.
WTH? I click on a story get black screen. Trying to get fire updates. This app is useless.
2022-03-05	Xe*****	There are so many ads all over it you cant even read or watch anything. News apps should not have this many in your face ads.
There are so many ads all over it you cant even read or watch anything. News apps should not have this many in your face ads.
2021-11-23	Ma*****	Best station on the air!out informative! Best ankors!!! Love tis station!!!
Best station on the air!out informative! Best ankors!!! Love tis station!!!
2021-05-11	ge*****	You read one story and app shuts down, have to open app every time you open new story, sad for bay county
You read one story and app shuts down, have to open app every time you open new story, sad for bay county
2020-12-31	gl*****	Awesome job wmbb keep up the good work the only tv station i trust love this GOD BLESS YALl stay safe always
Awesome job wmbb keep up the good work the only tv station i trust love this GOD BLESS YALl stay safe always
2020-09-16	Ir*****	Very thorough. Like the live feed for weather.
Very thorough. Like the live feed for weather.
2020-03-27	A *****	This app sucks if you need "up to date" information. All the live or important news stories\updates are 30+ min late! What the heck!? I'd rather pay for an app that gave me ACTUAL up to date and on time information, as opposed to a free app that was always late with the news..
This app sucks if you need "up to date" information. All the live or important news stories\updates are 30+ min late! What the heck!? I'd rather pay for an app that gave me ACTUAL up to date and on time information, as opposed to a free app that was always late with the news..
2020-01-04	A *****	Its not good on weather i do like this station wish weather part was better
Its not good on weather i do like this station wish weather part was better