# FOX Carolina News — user reviews > 104 indexed App Store user reviews of FOX Carolina News by Gray Television Group, Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 2,726 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-carolina-news/id547752044/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-carolina-news/id547752044.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,167 · 4★ 289 · 3★ 83 · 2★ 51 · 1★ 136 ## What do users think of FOX Carolina News? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Informative news coverage - 🚀 Efficient app performance - 💡 Helpful weather information **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - 💸 Excessive ads and intrusive monetization - 🤔 Confusing UI changes - 📱 Lack of iPad/tablet optimization **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes or gets stuck on loading screens - Video playback issues and audio conflicts - Compatibility problems with newer OS versions **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support for tablets - Customizable news feed and settings - Ability to disable ads or provide ad-free option ## Newest reviews (19 of 104) ### 3/5 — Why change what worked? *2026-07-07, version 132.0.9* Yet another Update needed: After updating to commend the improved changes, I am once again only giving 3 stars because for whatever reason, when in the app I am unable to simply read a news article. I have to sit through a long ad and then watch and listen to an anchor or reporter tell me the information. I just want to read online like a normal news app should allow. Not sure why this is but please give me the option to read and not be forced to watch an ad and a video. Thank you. ### 3/5 — Unable to “share” articles using this app *2026-03-26, version 132.0.5* I’m disappointed in that I was once able to share articles but for some time now have been unable to share articles from this app via the share link. I am not able to share via email, text, social media, etc…. ### 3/5 — Auto Play Videos *2026-03-16, version 132.0.5* The app needs a setting that will stop auto play of videos. Nothing more annoying than trying to read an article and a video starts playing. ### 2/5 — Current version needs work *2026-01-14, version 132.0.0* This app was once flawless, but alas… they aren’t keeping up. It won’t load the live broadcast easily. Also, it doesn’t seem to have a channel on the Alexa “Stream Player”, though WYFF does at channel 171. March 2023: So the app has gone through a major upgrade but now won’t work my older ipad. I’m not sure why as the commercials still play fine. ### 1/5 — Only app that doesn’t work on iPad *2025-12-06, version 132.0.0* They just updated it and it still doesn’t read on iPad (only vertical not horizontal). Only news app that doesn’t. I watch their news on tv but can’t use it on the iPad. ### 1/5 — Dropped ap *2025-11-22, version 132.0.0* I dropped Fox Carolina News ap because ads obtrusive. Especially Google ads. Could not get to news. ### 1/5 — Bad video control *2025-11-19, version 132.0.0* I don’t want videos to play automatically but there is no setting to stop that, or to automaticity mute them. ### 1/5 — Bad Choice *2025-11-13, version 132.0.0* I liked how Fox News screen was. I could find what I wanted to look at quickly. Now you have messed it up and I can't find what I want to read. Make your changes but leave an option so those of us that are old and do not want change can continue to view your new coverage the way we want to. I guess I'll search other broadcasters to see if anyone leaves it simple. Sorry you changed. ### 1/5 — Thumbs down *2025-11-12, version 132.0.0* The new update makes it harder to read. All of the ads that pop up when you open the app is frustrating. This is a huge thumbs down ### 1/5 — New update horrible *2025-11-12, version 132.0.0* So many ads! And the font on one side instead of top of each article is harder to read, especially since it’s a squashed looking font- gonna have to find a different news source and that’s sad- but this update is not an improvement ### 3/5 — Why change what worked? *2025-11-11, version 132.0.0* I used to really like the Fox Carolina News app until all the changes were made. Everything is smaller, harder to find and read. But the biggest disappointment is the fact that the only way for this app to be read on an iPad is in portrait mode. I always have the iPad in landscape mode with an attached keyboard so turning it sideways (especially with the keyboard) is highly frustrating. I prefer your take on the news to other stations but their apps are easier to navigate. Is it possible to make changes as I have not found that option in Settings. Thx ### 1/5 — Portrait mode only come on.? *2025-11-11, version 132.0.0* Why do we rollout an app in portrait mode for an iPad in 2025?! ### 3/5 — Ads *2025-11-08, version 132.0.0* I don’t like the ads popping up all the time before I can see the story ### 1/5 — Horrible after update *2025-11-07, version 132.0.0* New updates to the app is nothing but ads. Why not use your NEWS app to actively report the NEWS! Not just another way to make more money. Greed. Deleted app. ### 1/5 — Hate the new format *2025-11-06, version 132.0.0* Up until this week I’ve always depended on the Fox Carolina app for up to date news, I don’t know who decided to change the app format! I know I’m only one person but I hate it! It’s hard to use, too much advertising and not enough news! Just my opinion but you have lost a viewer. ### 2/5 — Portrait View Only, Really? *2025-11-06, version 132.0.0* I liked this app until yesterday. I view it on my iPad equipped with an external keyboard case and in landscape orientation. Until yesterday, I could view the app in landscape orientation and could easily see and read stories. Suddenly, it appears in portrait orientation with print so small it’s difficult to read. It’s not much better with the iPad in portrait orientation, and imagine the inconvenience of moving an iPad with an external keyboard case into portrait orientation. Please fix this. ### 1/5 — Bad Choice *2025-11-04* I liked how Fox News screen was. I could find what I wanted to look at quickly. Now you have messed it up and I can't find what I want to read. Make your changes but leave an option so those of us that are old and do not want change can continue to view your new coverage the way we want to. I guess I'll search other broadcasters to see if anyone leaves it simple. Sorry you changed. ### 1/5 — Mr. *2025-09-05, version 131.0.15* Too many adverts. I’m removing the application ### 2/5 — Sick of the loud ads *2025-07-18, version 131.0.15* A decent news app, but you can be jolted by the loud ads that come on without warning when you open a news story. It’s not worth it ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — To many advertisements *2026-07-14, version 132.0.9* Deleting App. Disappointing. ### 1/5 — Too many ads *2026-06-29, version 132.0.9* I can’t get through a story without a popping up . It’s ridiculous ### 1/5 — Update was awful *2026-04-26, version 132.0.6* The new app update was the worst. Prefer the older version for sure. Soooooo many ads I would delete the app so fast if it wasn’t for the weather updates ### 1/5 — Pop Up *2026-02-04, version 132.0.0* The pop up makes this useless for checking the news. Uninstalled and reinstalled, no change. Guess I'm finished checking the news on Fox Carolina app. ### 1/5 — Awful on iPad *2026-02-03, version 132.0.0* Please fix the orientation back for iPad users. ### 1/5 — Pickens *2026-01-26, version 132.0.0* Very disappointed in what little coverage you give to Pickens County. You have thousands of people without power and road conditions are are bad and you offer little to no coverage in this area. No wonder why your loosing viewers in this area ### 1/5 — Annoying launch *2026-01-25, version 132.0.0* The commercials are so annoying when the APP launches. ### 1/5 — Very little news. TONS OF AI FAKE ADS *2026-01-24, version 132.0.0* This is the the bottom of the barrel as far as news ### 1/5 — Awful *2025-12-13, version 132.0.0* Ok, I got used to opening the app and having to wait for an ad to play but now the app is just….bad. Videos automatically play and there’s no logic to when that will happen. Intrusive ads if you leave a story and go back to the main page. The new look is slow and the scroll is jumping all over the place. These issues have persisted as you see from other reviews with neither a fix nor even a response from the devs. I uninstalled. ### 1/5 — Why portrait on?????? *2025-12-07, version 132.0.0* So disappointing not to be able to view like I prefer! I will now be viewing another Greenville station that works for me, not Fox Carolina ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Update to: Why change what worked? *2026-04-10, version 132.0.6* Update: Thank you SO much for changing the Fox Carolina app so when using an iPad I don’t have to turn it to portrait mode anymore! 5 stars now as I can keep reading in landscape mode. This app is back to wonderful! ✅ Old comment: I used to really like the Fox Carolina News app until all the changes were made. Everything is smaller, harder to find and read. But the biggest disappointment is the fact that the only way for this app to be read on an iPad is in portrait mode. I always have the iPad in landscape mode with an attached keyboard so turning it sideways (especially with the keyboard) is highly frustrating. I prefer your take on the news to other stations but their apps are easier to navigate. Is it possible to make changes as I have not found that option in Settings. Thx ### 5/5 — Fox News, Pelzer area *2022-11-04, version 130.4.11* Like most ole people we watch news,a lot. You guys do the best in what you cover and how it’s done. Your folks aren’t bad on the eyes as well. Some stations need to consider how Fox does it, and apply to themselves. We all try to watch our health/weight and I don’t want to turn on and watch some folks that have taken advantage of McDonald’s & Little Debbie products. Love you all (especially Kendra). Keep doing the fine job, and Merry Christmas, yeah, I don’t write reviews normally. 😜. Mike Barton ### 5/5 — New app *2022-03-07, version 130.4.4* The new app is awesome and I love the way it is designed and the graphics are awesome, I like using it,keep up the great work, James m. ### 5/5 — Foxcarolina *2020-01-18, version 4.34.260049865* The best app for local news ### 5/5 — Love this app *2019-11-22, version 4.34.260049865* I live in Spartanburg, SC and prefer Fox App Over any!! I get news regarding Spartanburg Faster than the other stations! Love and have shared with friends ♥️ ### 5/5 — I turn on Fox News every morning when I get up. I love it. *2019-07-15, version 4.33.400044522* I always enjoy it. Melba Tucker ### 5/5 — Good summary *2019-04-26* The Fox News app. Gives a very good summary of local news. It takes very little time at all for me to be fully appraised of the news in my area. Best of all it is free from the PC/postmodernist preaching that comes from media mainstream. ### 5/5 — The Best *2019-04-19, version 4.33.360044153* We Live in. Asheville , watching Fox Carolina News every morning , for weather and news . Your Weather report is the best !!!!! Thanks for the hard work you do .. Your Weather is the most accurate and reliable Such a nice atmosphere between your staff , on Fox Carolina 5 stars. The Best! ### 5/5 — Great Job!! *2017-08-12* Fox Carolina app is my "go to" every morning for news, weather, and traffic. It's become a major part of my morning routine and it keeps me up to date on things going on in the world and in my community. Thanks Fox Carolina! ### 5/5 — Best news source *2017-05-05, version 4.22.300027868* Great news app which I read daily on my ipad. Stories are kept up to date as events occur. Keep up the good work. RD --- *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 2026-08-14.*