# FOX19 NOW

> Cincinnati Local News, Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449886905](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449886905)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id449886905`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gray Television Group, Inc.
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (3,394 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2011-08-01
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox19-now/id449886905)
- **Website:** [https://www.fox19.com/apps/](https://www.fox19.com/apps/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.fox19.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.fox19.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

FOX19 NOW brings Cincinnati and the Tri-State area local news, weather, and video to your Chrome extension page. Stay updated with breaking news alerts, live headlines, the FOX19 SkyCam Network, sports coverage, and on-demand video.

Location data may be requested to tailor content. Location and usage information may be shared with advertising partners to customize ads across apps. Please review the privacy policy for details and choices.

## Rankings

- #32,777 — Overall

## Review summary

Users frequently complain that FOX19 NOW auto-plays videos and ads, with little ability to disable audio. The experience is hampered by intrusive ads, frequent bugs, and a poor update that degrades navigation. Many report a persistent red notification badge they can’t clear and a weak search function that makes finding past stories difficult. Some mention content remains useful, but overall sentiment remains negative. The pattern is framed as usability and monetization headaches rather than a reliable local-news tool.

### Pros

- Provides access to local news and alerts.
- Some users still find the app useful for quick news checks despite issues.

### Cons

- Autoplay of videos and audio cannot be turned off or muted.
- Intrusive ads and frequent full-screen ads interrupt articles.
- Recent update degraded navigation and usability; many want the old version back.
- Persistent red notification badge cannot be cleared.
- Poor search function and difficulty locating older stories.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id449886905)