# WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston

> Watch Live Local News, Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501410335](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501410335)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id501410335`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hearst Television
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (15,608 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.15.2303
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2012-02-28
- **Size:** 127 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wcvb-newscenter-5-boston/id501410335)
- **Website:** [http://www.wcvb.com/connect](http://www.wcvb.com/connect)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wcvb.com/connect/privacy](http://www.wcvb.com/connect/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #13,777 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id501410335)