# CBS Boston > Boston news, sports, weather, and live CBSN Boston stream. (iPhone/iPad app by CBS Local.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-boston/id1511226537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CBS Local](https://appshunter.io/developer/453555706) - Category: News - Price: Free - Rating: 1.90/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-05-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-boston/id1511226537/reviews.md ## What is CBS Boston? The WBZ 4 / CBS Boston app brings you the latest news, sports, weather and lifestyle content from the Boston area. In addition the CBSN Boston stream is always available. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Terms of Use: https://legal.paramount.com/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use Paramount Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy/ Your Privacy Choices: https://privacy.paramount.com/app-donotsell California Notice: https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy#additional-information-us-states ## Key features - Latest news updates - Local sports coverage - Weather forecasts - CBSN Boston live stream - Lifestyle content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 55) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-boston/id1511226537/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible App *2024-05-12* We are Boston viewers and use the Weather App. Recently we received a message the Weather app is no longer supported and to use CBS News app. Terrible!!!!!!!!! Again from Boston area, don’t want screens for New York, Chicago, LA, etc. Overall the CBS News app is not intuitive, easy to navigate, or user friendly. 1. If you can finally find the weather section, terrible presentation and not as thorough as former app. 2. The screens are truncated on the interactive maps. 3. The weather app focused on weather when that is weather is what we want. Will change to WCVB and watch Mike Wankum!! ### 2/5 — Bring back the weather app *2024-04-30* I just recently deleted the WBZ Weather app because I noticed it said it was no longer supported and to use their CBS news app. I went ahead and downloaded the News app, but the Weather section is nowhere near as thorough as the previous weather app. I loved being able to see the hourly forecast which included temperature, feel like temperature, humidity, wind, and chance of rain. Unfortunately, I will be deleting their News app and going with a competitor’s. ### 5/5 — Boston news *2023-12-31* I enjoy watching your station for all my local news. My two favorites are Jacob Wycoff and Tammy Mutasa. He is so knowledgeable and professional. She is just a doll and seems to really know her stuff. I’m watching 11:00 pm news on 12/30 and she makes a happy end to the day. Bernadette Golas ### 1/5 — Just want the weather! *2023-08-17* I downloaded this as the weather app I love has a banner that it’s not being supported anymore. But I don’t want a news app, I just want the weather! The weather app was simple to use but provided everything needed. Just looking for the weather section of this one was difficult! One more vote to bring back the weather app. I deleted this one immediately. Wish I could give 0 stars. ### 1/5 — Absolutely Terrible *2023-08-01* I have been using the WBZ app for a long time and it has been very good. The weather app is probably one of the best that I’ve ever used. I know the amount of ads that you have on this new app is ridiculous. Whoever made a decision to get rid of the WBZ weather app should be fired. It is nowhere near what the old app was. As with a lot of the other reviewers. If something isn’t done about the weather app and some of the advertisements, I think a lot of the people who are using this will be going to another app. ### 1/5 — Absolutely Terrible *2023-07-18* I have been using the WBZ app for a long time and it has been very good. The weather app is probably one of the best that I’ve ever used. I know the amount of ads that you have on this new app is ridiculous. Whoever made a decision to get rid of the WBZ weather app should be fired. It is nowhere near what the old app was. As with a lot of the other reviewers. If something isn’t done about the weather app and some of the advertisements, I think a lot of the people who are using this will be going to another app. ### 4/5 — Weather needs help *2023-07-09* This app is really good everything but weather, the old WBZ weather app was much better ### 1/5 — Lousy *2023-06-26* This app is a DOWNGRADE from previous ones. News stories are disjointed. Weather is a complete disaster. I cannot believe WBZ thinks the weather functionality on this new app is better than their old NEXT weather app!! What a disappointment from expectation for a “leading” Boston station. I guess I’ll stick to watching on TV and get my online weather (number one method) elsewhere!! Please support the old weather app!!!! ### 5/5 — What happened? *2023-06-26* WBZ always had the best weather app; best radar and forecasting for MA and NH. Now it’s useless. Very disappointing. ### 3/5 — Weather or Naught! *2023-06-15* The app works well BUT there is no map that shows where the storms are located. That would be a great feature. ## Frequently asked questions about CBS Boston ### What kind of content does this app provide? This app delivers the latest news, sports updates, and weather forecasts specifically for the Boston area. It also provides access to the CBSN Boston live stream and various lifestyle content relevant to the region. ### Is this app free to download and use? Yes, the app is available for free. There are no upfront costs to download or use its core features. Information regarding in-app purchases or subscriptions is not provided in the description. ### What are the privacy features of this app? The app includes Nielsen's proprietary measurement software for market research. Users can find more information about Nielsen's digital privacy practices and opt-out options via links provided in the app's description. ### What are the common use cases for this app? Common use cases include staying informed about breaking news in Boston, checking local weather conditions, following sports team updates, and watching live local news streams from CBSN Boston. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.1 — 2023-08-13 Bug fixes ### 1.7.0 — 2023-05-26 bug fixes ### 1.6.0 — 2023-02-18 Bug Fixes. ### 1.5.0 — 2022-02-07 - Improved the User Experience and Squashed bugs ### 1.3.0 — 2021-03-22 - Improved the User Experience and Squashed bugs - Enhanced Articles with Rich Media Content to bring you more interactive content with your news ## Apps similar to CBS Boston | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patriot-ledger-quincy-ma/id421236048) | 4.4 (553) | Free | News | | [Western Mass News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/western-mass-news/id528062088) | 4.5 (2,630) | Free | News | | [NEWS CENTER Maine](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/news-center-maine/id469737138) | 4.7 (18,209) | Free | News | | [WMUR News 9 - New Hampshire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wmur-news-9-new-hampshire/id504646663) | 4.4 (9,379) | Free | News | | [necn: New England Local News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necn-new-england-local-news/id943970549) | 4.1 (973) | Free | News | | [Very Local: News & Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/very-local-news-and-weather/id1462779034) | 4.7 (4,124) | Free | News | ## More apps by CBS Local - [CBS DFW Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-dfw-weather/id879521038) - [CBS New York Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-new-york-weather/id883781777) - [CBS Minnesota Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-minnesota-weather/id886645336) - [CBS Philly Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-philly-weather/id888327239) - [CBS Chicago Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-chicago-weather/id888332869) - [CBS SF Bay Area Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs-sf-bay-area-weather/id888341765) All apps by CBS Local: https://appshunter.io/developer/453555706 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*