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WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston

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Features & Capabilities

Stay connected to Boston with WCVB NewsCenter 5. This extension brings live local news, real-time weather, and on-demand video to your browser, keeping you up to date with Boston and New England stories.

Features include instant breaking news alerts, full live newscasts via the Nowcast bar, on-demand playback, and comprehensive sports, weather, and traffic coverage. Share stories easily with your community and stay informed about local teams and events.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:
Hearst Television
Rating:
4.60
(14,988) 35 new ratings
Version:
5.15.2175 Last updated: 2026-05-20
Version code:
885686712
Creation date:
2012-02-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
124.24MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 13,964
Other rankings
#85 in snow keyword 16 ▲

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Developed by:
Hearst Television
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wcvb-newscenter-5-boston/id501410335
Website:
http://www.wcvb.com/connect

User Reviews

The app is valued for robust local news and weather coverage, credible anchors, and easy access to alerts, even for users outside MA. However, reviews frequently cite intrusive ads, navigation/readability glitches, and perceived bias.
Pros
  • Comprehensive, reliable local news coverage with credible anchors.
  • Excellent weather forecast.
  • Easy-to-use app with intuitive navigation and timely notifications.
  • Keeps users informed even when outside Massachusetts (travelers/out-of-area).
  • Engaging morning team and credible on-air presentation.
Cons
  • Ads are pervasive and start before videos and articles, making viewing frustrating.
  • Navigation/readability issues within stories (returning to the top story when clicking, text splitting/hard to read).
  • Perceived bias or political slant in coverage.
Recent reviews
But the ads before the video clips are annoying.
by Ja*****, 2026-04-29
It’s a very engaging app with great coverage of all of Massachusetts. All of the anchors are lovely and affable on air.
by PS*****, 2026-04-25
I live in South Carolina and grew up in Massachusetts and until now I continuously watch WCVB NEWS CENTER
by Bo*****, 2026-03-17
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