# KOMU 8 News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id426967749](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id426967749)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id426967749`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of Missouri
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (22 ratings)
- **Version:** 215.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-25
- **First published:** 2011-03-25
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/komu-8-news/id426967749)
- **Website:** [https://www.komu.com/](https://www.komu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.komu.com/site/privacy.html](https://www.komu.com/site/privacy.html)

## Description

Watch and read local, national and world news on the KOMU 8 news app for your mobile device. Get breaking news, FIRST ALERT weather forecasts and highlights from your mid-Missouri sports teams. Turn on push notifications so you have the latest information 24/7 on your mobile devices.

## Rankings

- #266,886 — Overall

## Review summary

Recurring issues include content loading failures ('NO CONTENT AVAILABLE'), dark mode readability problems, a blank or confusing home page after updates, and loud startup ads. A smaller but notable portion praise easy navigation and better display on older iPhone models. Overall sentiment is mixed: usability is good when content loads, but updates frequently disrupt access and readability.

### Pros

- Easy to navigate and use.
- Better fit on older iPhone models (fills iPhone 5/5c/5s screens) for a better experience.
- Overall positive sentiment / users say they love the app.

### Cons

- Content not loading / 'NO CONTENT AVAILABLE' errors after updates.
- Dark mode text readability issues (headlines too dark in dark mode).
- Home page blank post-update and navigation becomes confusing.
- Loud animated/video ads on startup.

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