# WORLD Watch News

> This video current events program builds news literacy and Biblical discernment

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.uscreen.worldwatch](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.uscreen.worldwatch)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tv.uscreen.worldwatch`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** World News Group
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 32,358
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (147 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.36.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2021-10-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.uscreen.worldwatch)
- **Website:** [https://wng.org/contact-us](https://wng.org/contact-us)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://worldwatch.news/privacy-policy](https://worldwatch.news/privacy-policy)

## Description

WORLD Watch News delivers a responsible, factual alternative to clickbait and mainstream bias with daily video broadcasts made for teens, families, and classrooms. Friendly hosts present current events in an age-appropriate, engaging format that builds news literacy and Biblical discernment — helping teens join family discussions informed and confident.

Designed for home and school use, WORLD Watch offers easy subscription access (free trial available) and unlimited streaming across devices. Note: older or original-aspect videos may not fill every TV screen. Members can sign in to access subscriptions. For details and policies, see: https://worldwatch.news/terms-of-service and https://worldwatch.news/privacy-policy.

## Rankings

- #357,724 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `tv.uscreen.worldwatch.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users highly value World Watch News for its family-friendly and Christian-perspective content, ease of Chromecast and SmartTV use, and informative, unbiased daily summaries. However, several users report app performance problems like slow launch, freezing, overheating, and occasional account login issues. Requests for feature improvements include episode tracking and rewind functionality. Overall, the app is appreciated for content and convenience, but would benefit from stability and customer service enhancements.

### Pros

- Provides family-friendly, Christian worldview news content suitable for homeschooling and children.
- Smooth and easy Chromecast and SmartTV integration for convenient viewing.
- App is simple to navigate and offers a quick, informative daily news summary.
- Content is unbiased, uplifting, and appeals to a broad age range in families.
- Users appreciate the convenience of watching news reliably without anxiety or fear.

### Cons

- App performance issues: slow launching, locking up, and causing phone overheating reported by multiple users.
- Some users experienced account recognition problems despite active subscriptions (though fixed in updates).
- Lack of certain user-friendly features such as an indicator for watched episodes and easy rewind of video segments.
- Issues exiting the app sometimes causing black screen and device overheating.
- Delayed or insufficient customer service response regarding app issues.

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