# WSOC-TV News

> Charlotte Live News & Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id337602896](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id337602896)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id337602896`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cox Media Group
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (15,391 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.9.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-11
- **First published:** 2009-12-08
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsoc-tv-news/id337602896)
- **Website:** [https://www.wsoctv.com/](https://www.wsoctv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wsoctv.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wsoctv.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WSOC-TV News provides 24/7 coverage of the Carolinas with live and on-demand video, keeping you plugged in to the major stories of the day. Access national and world news, plus local reporting that matters to you in Charlotte and surrounding counties.

Key features include StormTracker Doppler radar weather with a 5-day forecast, real-time drive times in the Charlotte metro area, and extensive sports coverage (Panthers, Hornets, high school), plus easy sharing to social platforms. It also supports accessibility and uses Nielsen's measurement software for audience insights; GPS usage may impact battery life.

## Rankings

- #13,700 — Overall

## Review summary

Users like having timely WSOC news and weather on the go and appreciate content useful when they can't watch TV. However, the app repeatedly suffers from outdated or slowly updated stories, unreadable small fonts, autoplay audio/video with little control, video playback glitches, and broken notification/navigation. Ads and frequent video autoplay further degrade the experience. The top requested fixes include regular updates, readability improvements, better media playback controls, and reliable notification links.

### Pros

- Timely access to news and weather on the go
- Useful when you can't watch the WSOC TV broadcast
- Informative and engaging content for WSOC fans
- Overall positive sentiment from users who appreciate the app

### Cons

- Outdated content and slow updates; stories remain on the app for weeks
- Unreadable small fonts and tiny pictures
- Autoplay audio/video with little control; audio plays in background and there can be double audio
- Video playback glitches (freezes, crashes, live video stops)
- Notification/alert links not working or taking you to the main page; ads too frequent

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id337602896)