Reviews of WFRV Local 5 News

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List of user reviews and ratings for WFRV Local 5 News

Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 1,300)

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Review summary

Users broadly value the app for local news, weather, and traffic in one place and for convenient access. Positive feedback highlights timely updates and good response times. However, recurring downsides include provider compatibility issues (notably Channel 5 on MyDISH) and a degraded weather experience (smaller radar, less intuitive UI). Occasional concerns about news currency and initial privacy policy friction are noted but less pervasive. Overall, the app is useful for local coverage, but usability and access limitations reduce satisfaction for some users.

Pros

Strong local news, weather, and sports coverage.
Comprehensive local information (news, weather, and traffic) in one app.
Easy, on-the-go access to news and updates.
Good app performance with quick response times.

Cons

Channel 5 availability on certain providers (e.g., not available on MyDISH) limits access for some users.
Weather radar/map is smaller and less user-friendly than prior versions, degrading the weather viewing experience.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.60

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29% (4)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-02-16	fr*****	Can’t open this app because it forces me to enter a zip code, but even when I do, there is no way to press enter or hide the keyboard, and there is no button visible to continue. I don’t know if they completely failed to test, or maybe it’s because of my type size setting, but the app is useless as is.
Can’t open this app because it forces me to enter a zip code, but even when I do, there is no way to press enter or hide the keyboard, and there is no button visible to continue. I don’t know if they completely failed to test, or maybe it’s because of my type size setting, but the app is useless as is.
2020-12-18	no*****	Are used to watch channel 5 both for news and regular programming. However either dish or the station in their infinite wisdom to decided to take channel 5 off MyDISH.I would watch if I could. You people need to get your act together
Are used to watch channel 5 both for news and regular programming. However either dish or the station in their infinite wisdom to decided to take channel 5 off MyDISH.I would watch if I could. You people need to get your act together
2020-10-06	po*****	Best in local news, weather and sports!
Best in local news, weather and sports!
2020-04-16	G *****	Make sure you Broadcast every thing when he is on live from DC! All the good and positive work that they have done. A lot o negative ads and comments is what I see on local 5 news!
Make sure you Broadcast every thing when he is on live from DC! All the good and positive work that they have done. A lot o negative ads and comments is what I see on local 5 news!
2019-10-11	Lo*****	Love your station/news anchors/programs so much so that when channel 5 dropped without negotiation from dish tv. Coverage: I changed to Direct tv imagine that one!!! Keep up the great broadcasting!! You rock!!
Love your station/news anchors/programs so much so that when channel 5 dropped without negotiation from dish tv. Coverage: I changed to Direct tv imagine that one!!! Keep up the great broadcasting!! You rock!!
2019-08-26	Ko*****	Good response time
Good response time
2018-07-01	Br*****	Great application for news, weather, traffic, & etc. for Green Bay, WI.
Great application for news, weather, traffic, & etc. for Green Bay, WI.
2018-06-29	ka*****	Watch every weekday while getting ready for work. Keeps me informed as to what’s happening in our community. Love the easy banter between L & M!
Watch every weekday while getting ready for work. Keeps me informed as to what’s happening in our community. Love the easy banter between L & M!
2018-03-28	wa*****	Thanks for this Ap, it is nice to be able to check in on the news at my convenience.
Thanks for this Ap, it is nice to be able to check in on the news at my convenience.
2016-07-21	Lo*****	Disappointed in the new version of this app. The interactive radar map is much smaller and not as user friendly. I really preferred the full screen map not the little mini map they have now. When I open a weather app I want easy access to a full screen radar map. I will be using a different app.....
Disappointed in the new version of this app. The interactive radar map is much smaller and not as user friendly. I really preferred the full screen map not the little mini map they have now. When I open a weather app I want easy access to a full screen radar map. I will be using a different app.....