# The CW

> Entertainment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id491730359](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id491730359)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id491730359`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The CW Network
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.30 / 5 (21,710 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.21.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2012-03-14
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-cw/id491730359)
- **Website:** [http://www.cwtv.com](http://www.cwtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/](http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The CW app lets you stream the latest CW episodes, full series, movies, and live sports in one place. Watch primetime hits the day after broadcast, binge favorites like All American, Sullivan's Crossing, and Marvel's Runaways, and catch up on NASCAR, PAC-12 football, and WWE NXT.

Create a **My CW** profile to save favorites, build a watchlist, and resume watching on any device. No cable subscription is required. The app includes Nielsen measurement to help provide TV ratings; see the linked privacy and terms pages for details.

## Rankings

- #13,744 — Overall
- #43 — hulu

## Review summary

Users consistently report The CW app suffers from major reliability and ad-related problems: excessive, repetitive ads that disrupt viewing, ad playback issues and repeats, and frequent loading failures (blank screens, shows won’t load). Sign-in on TV/iOS is buggy, often requiring workarounds. Additionally, live sports content (e.g., NASCAR) is limited or not as advertised, with battle cams or missing streams. Overall, reliability and ad experience are the primary pain points across multiple reviews.

### Cons

- Excessive, repetitive ads with long, poorly timed breaks that disrupt viewing; users report 10–20 minutes of ads per episode and multiple repeats within a single break.
- Ads can freeze or playback issues occur; you may have to restart and rewatch ads.
- App sometimes won't load: blank/black screens or shows won’t play.
- Sign-in/login problems on TV or iOS (QR code sign-in fails or difficulty logging in).
- Live sports content is limited or incomplete (e.g., NASCAR); only battle cams or unavailable streams not matching expectations.

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