# WTOK News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id420966510](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id420966510)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id420966510`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (120 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2013-09-10
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wtok-news/id420966510)
- **Website:** [https://www.wtok.com/](https://www.wtok.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wtok.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.wtok.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

WTOK News Extension delivers the WTOK news experience directly in your browser. Catch breaking news and sports wherever you are, and stay informed on the go.

Share stories instantly from the extension via email, text, Twitter, or Facebook to keep everyone in the loop.

## Rankings

- #143,543 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews reveal a mixed app: many praise WTOK News for mobile live streaming and convenient access to local news, but a large number report severe stability problems after updates (won't open, crashes, freezes). Ad-heavy UI, intrusive ads, and navigation glitches are frequently cited as frustrating. Privacy concerns about the 'For you' feed and missing privacy policy, plus complaints about late or limited local coverage, round out the top recurring issues.

### Pros

- Live streaming of WTOK News on mobile makes it easy to watch from anywhere.
- The app provides quick access to local news and weather when users are away from home.
- Several users express strong positive sentiment, e.g., 'I LOVE this app' and 'Currently, I'm digging the app'.

### Cons

- App frequently won't open or crashes after updates.
- Ads are intrusive and feel like adware, interrupting access to stories.
- Navigation between sections is buggy and hard to transfer to other areas.
- Privacy concerns with the 'For you' feature and a missing/dubious privacy policy (404).
- Perceived late reporting and focus on weather/feel-good content over local issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id420966510)