WTHR app for iPhone and iPad
4.4 (
9584 ratings )
Weather
News
Developer: VideoIndiana Inc.
Free
Current version: 4.35.220051717, last update: 4 years agoFirst release : 08 Feb 2011
App size: 59.15 Mb
Get the latest news, sports, and weather on the WTHR mobile news app! Completely redesigned with all the best features youve been asking for!
We take the best features from the WTHR-TV newscast and Web site and roll them into an experience that is a must on your mobile device. Read and watch the latest news or share it with family and friends by e-mail, text message and even post to Facebook or Twitter.
Whether it’s severe weather, the latest sports headlines or checking the latest traffic conditions, the WTHR-TV application keeps you in-the-know while you’re on-the-go.
Pros and cons of WTHR app for iPhone and iPad
WTHR app good for
This is a great app for staying up to date on news relevant to Indianapolis. Yes, it does show an ad when opened; but, the ads do not slow down the app, and the ads are not overwhelming. My only complaint is when a major story occurs: too many notices - one for every update to the story. But, on most days, the app is ideal.
Im not a big fan of the Nightbeat. However, I do like this app. Its layout is simple and well organized. Look, its not the New York Times or the Wall Street Journal so dont expect any in-depth coverage of specific issues. But its not trying to be that. Its a decent amount of state, national, health, sports, and entertainment to get me through my breakfast. And of the Local TV News apps, this one is the tops!
But there is one last thing...
The recent update (August 2016) added a new home screen and it seems like there is now LESS news. Many of the same stories stick around for multiple days. I wouldnt mind returning to the older version that had more news.
I use this app several times a day for my weather and news updates, only news I use!
The Channel 13 app is excellent! Weather Map & other features...also excellent.
Works great and keeps me in the loop of everything going on. Much better than the other local competition!
So far things have been working out very good with the App. I get notifications about whats happening here in town and all around the country and the world for that matter.
The only thing I have any problems with is the videos. The adds are too long, and sometimes the videos dont start.
Some bad moments
Thus is the only news app that doesnt have a "share" button!
Whats with that?
WTHRs latest version of their app is terrible! They have promoted recent changes to their home page WTHR.com "resembling and working like their mobile app". Hope thats not the case? The latest version of their mobile app goes beyond trying to minimize the number of ads. In fact, it is only ads. For example, you want to view a video clip? Plan on being held captive for a 15 second commercial, followed by a blank screen with no video or audio present. (Good to see WTHR is at least paying the bills. Cudos to the Traffic Department for securing those accounts.)
Hope the app developer can "tweak" this "feature" soon?
OMG SHUT UP WITH ELECTION NOTIFICATIONS!!!! Put a setting in the app to turn that crap off. I do not need 13 notifications about the election between 8 and 10 pm alone about it. Obviously if I cared I could follow it on the phone anyways. I get doing one with results but stop spamming and abusing the notifications.
DONT INSTALL THIS APP!!!
Update: latest update said they are listening to feedback but months have gone by and their is still not a way to turn their political Spam notifications off
Stop with the stupid notifications! Im about to delete the app. If I wanted to keep up with the olympics or other news I can open the app. Use notifications for IMPORTANT breaking news or severe weather only.
Since latest update the app does not open. After attempts over several days I have deleted the pp and turned to an app from wishtv.
I love my Channel 13 news but this app is the worst to find things easily. The advertising is overkill and redundant for every story you want to see. Check out your competition. They are much easier to read and have full stories not just short snippets.