# WTAE Pittsburgh's Action News4

> Breaking News and Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id506053781](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id506053781)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id506053781`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hearst Television
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (7,974 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.15.2303
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2012-03-06
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wtae-pittsburghs-action-news4/id506053781)
- **Website:** [http://www.wtae.com/contact](http://www.wtae.com/contact)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.wtae.com/connect/privacy](http://www.wtae.com/connect/privacy)

## Description

Take the Pittsburgh's Action News4 app with you wherever you go and be the first to know of breaking news in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Always stay up to date with the latest local news, national stories, sports, traffic, politics, and entertainment.

Key features include push notifications for breaking news; live streaming from Pittsburgh's Action News4 reporters; a local news submission area for tips and the ability to email news photos and videos to our newsroom; sharing stories via email or social media; up-to-date weather with hourly updates and a 7-day forecast; an interactive radar; weather alerts; and videocasts. This app is intended for individuals 18 and older.

## Rankings

- #20,395 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, users praise WTAE’s app for timely local news and weather updates, strong Pittsburgh coverage, and easy access. However, recurring issues include instability (crashes/freeze), an intrusive ad load, outdated content, perceived bias, and frustrating navigation/UX (articles closing early, returning to the top). These detract from the experience and push some users to seek alternatives, despite solid content.

### Pros

- Timely local news and weather updates
- Strong Pittsburgh-focused coverage and trusted local source
- Easy access to information and continuously updated content
- Weather forecasts are accurate / competitive

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and freezes, plus scrolling/navigation glitches
- Excessive ads and paid content, including ads on startup and in videos
- Outdated or stale content and stories not refreshed promptly
- Perceived bias in reporting and leaning in coverage
- Poor navigation/UX: articles closing early, returning to the top, and layout issues on tablets

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id506053781)