# WDTN 2 News

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id488539385](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id488539385)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id488539385`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LIN Television Corporation
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,586 ratings)
- **Version:** 510.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2011-12-16
- **Size:** 76 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wdtn-2-news/id488539385)
- **Website:** [https://wdtn.com/](https://wdtn.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy](https://www.nexstar.tv/privacy-policy)

## Description

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WDTN 2 News extension brings top Dayton stories from daily broadcasts and real-time community updates. Watch trusted reporters on the scene, read articles, and stay informed.

Plan your day with detailed weather, live alerts for severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. Get breaking news alerts, save stories for later, and have everything you love about 2 News at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #36,503 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews are negative due to ads, autoplay audio, and navigation issues, with only a minority praising local-news coverage. Users cite reliable Dayton coverage and concise recaps as positives, but frequent intrusive ads, auto-playing videos, and streaming/bias problems significantly hinder the experience. The app has value for local news, but UX needs major improvement.

### Pros

- Strong local news coverage with concise recaps that some users consider the best in Dayton.
- Some users view the app as their go-to local news source in Dayton.
- Nice recap of local news.

### Cons

- Heavy and intrusive ads, including pop-ups and full-screen ads.
- Autoplay videos start at full volume when opening stories, disrupting reading.
- Poor navigation and layout; difficulty reading articles and dismissing ads.
- Live video feed often fails to load or stream reliably.
- Perceived political bias and one-sided reporting.

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