KVAL News Mobile

Name: KVAL News Mobile
Rating: 4.7 (38 reviews)
Author: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

By: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

News

Features & Capabilities

The KVAL News app delivers news, weather and sports in an instant. With the new and fully redesigned app you can watch live newscasts, get up-to-the minute local and national news, weather and traffic conditions and stay informed via notifications alerting you to breaking news and local events.

• Breaking news alerts and stories • Live streaming • New weather section with hourly and daily forecasts • Live weather radar and traffic information • Completely overhauled app that is faster and easier to use

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Rating:

4.70

(38)

Version:

10.27.1 Last updated: 2026-06-02

Version code:

886401033

Creation date:

2011-04-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

145.25MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 214,941 ▼ 716

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kval-news-mobile/id433704842

Website:

http://sbgi.net

User Reviews

Users largely express a negative experience due to reliability and content issues. The most recurring complaints are intrusive ads that hinder reading, stale news that isn’t updated regularly, and crashes when opening articles. Additional concerns include a cluttered UI with readability problems and frequent spelling errors, plus no accessible in-app support. While one user notes it keeps them updated, overall fixes should focus on removing or monetizing ads, improving update cadence, stabilizing the app, and providing better support to improve the user experience.

Pros

Keeps users updated.

Cons

Intrusive ads disrupt reading and can cover content; users would welcome an ad-free option or a paid version.
News content often feels stale or not updated for days/weeks, making the app feel unreliable for breaking local news.
Frequent crashes and instability, including stories that fail to open or the app crashing rapidly during use.
Poor readability and cluttered UI, with headlines cut off on some devices and pervasive spelling/grammar errors in articles.
Lack of accessible in-app support or help options makes it difficult to get assistance when issues arise.