# WHO 13

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324711668](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id324711668)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id324711668`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Local TV LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (518 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2009-08-16
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/who-13/id324711668)
- **Website:** [http://who13.com](http://who13.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

WHO 13 puts Central Iowa news in the palm of your hand. The app streams daily newscasts and real-time stories, helping you stay informed, safe, and alert. It features trusted reporters on the scene and a live weather radar for up-to-date forecasts.

Key features include on-the-go video, breaking news alerts, and the ability to save stories for later. Watch Hello Iowa! live on your phone or tablet, and get comprehensive coverage of news, weather, and sports from across the state.

## Rankings

- #72,839 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WHO 13 for free live local Iowa news and consider it a must-have for Des Moines residents, with some loyalty enduring outages. Main downsides are intrusive ads, long ad times, and an ad-heavy home feed slowing navigation. Repeated issues also include unstable live streaming, frequent crashes or black screens, and weak video controls (no rewind/scrub, autoplay disrupts reading). Occasional problems with content organization and weather data exist but are less common. Overall, it offers valuable local news, but ads and playback stability require major improvements.

### Pros

- Free app to watch live local Iowa news.
- Strong Des Moines/Iowa focus; many users say it's a trusted, favorite station.
- Convenient to have news on mobile, including during power outages.
- Loyal users have switched from other outlets and appreciate this app's coverage.

### Cons

- Intrusive, ad-heavy experience with large ads and an ad-driven home screen that disrupts navigation.
- Unreliable live streaming: frequent crashes, won't start after updates, or cuts out mid-story.
- Poor video controls: no rewind/scrub, autoplay disrupts reading, and no full-screen option in the latest version.
- App stability issues: occasional black screens, freezes, and crashes during use.

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