# Idaho News from KTVB — user reviews > 135 indexed App Store user reviews of Idaho News from KTVB by Tegna Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 15,855 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaho-news-from-ktvb/id1453203025/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaho-news-from-ktvb/id1453203025.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 12,378 · 4★ 2,655 · 3★ 549 · 2★ 82 · 1★ 191 ## What do users think of Idaho News from KTVB? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💎 Great local news source - 🔍 Reliable and accurate reporting - 📱 Convenient mobile app - 🔔 Helpful notifications for breaking news **Cons** - 🤖 Excessive ads and intrusive pop-ups - 🧭 Difficult navigation and poor user experience - 🔄 Frequent app crashes and bugs - 🗳️ Perceived political bias in news coverage **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezing and becoming unresponsive - Stories not loading properly or taking too long to load - Notifications not working as expected - Ads causing layout issues and disrupting reading experience **Most requested features** - Improved search functionality - Customizable news feed and notification settings - Faster updates on breaking news - Ability to watch full newscasts within the app ## Newest reviews (11 of 135) ### 3/5 — Good content, app not as friendly *2026-09-01, version 50.24.1* Contents remains good and relevant, however, I preferred the site before the new app facelift. I miss being able to enlarge the font within the app. ### 2/5 — Channel 7 10 pm news *2026-07-08, version 50.15.4* We have a terrible time getting our favorite news at 10 it goes dark, lots revolving circles and we can’t seem to get it. This just started last month and a half. Other channels are fine, it’s only the 10 news😖. We have Spark Light Internet service. ### 3/5 — Weather *2026-06-17, version 50.13.0* I don’t like the new weather feature as much as the old one. ### 2/5 — Update disappointment *2026-05-29, version 50.11.1* Having used this news app for several years I have seen many changes. Most of the time good ones. But recent updates have removed dark mode (which is easier on my eyes) and added what seems to be a lot more advertisement block, garbage my mind has to filter out. The opening red pulsing box is also annoying to watch every time I open the app. News is moderate but only covers selective events it seems now days. Just overall disappointed with the direction this app is headed. ### 2/5 — New Version *2026-04-25, version 50.9.1* Ever since the update the app is not working properly, the weather does not load and the layout overall is t great ### 3/5 — Doesn’t fill screen when iPad is held in landscape mode *2026-04-12, version 50.8.3* A recent update changed how I have to set my iPad when viewing this app. I generally watch with the iPad on its side because that is how my iPad cover can prop up the iPad. Now when I turn it on its side, the app only fills the middle of the screen which is too small to watch videos or live stream. PLEASE fix the app to support landscape mode! ### 4/5 — Review of KTVB Online News Feed *2026-03-23, version 46.5.3* I typically do not watch the news on TV as I prefer the online format. For the most part it works. However, many times the online source is repetitive, often days at a time. This may of course occur due to this online format. I especially enjoy the verify portion often discovering answers to issues I have crossed. Even though the online feed falls a little short in my opinion, it is typically the one I gravitate to. I enjoy the reporting and anchor staff at KTVB. They have been my number one source over the last 37 years. ### 4/5 — Good news *2026-03-19, version 46.5.3* It’s a program with news. Personalities in news reporter. I enjoy it. ### 3/5 — Great for local news *2026-01-17, version 46.5.3* They keep us up-to-date on what's going on in our community. Overall, anything going on in the world has a leftist slant. Period. you can watch what actually happened. And then look at the spin to the left. They put on it. Nobody can miss it if they're looking. ### 2/5 — Too little news, too many ads *2025-09-08, version 46.5.3* To be honest I grew up on ktvb. In my personal opinion has me uninterested in the app. Far too many ads per video. Ads consume 60% of the videos to get to the video of 20% sports and weather. 20% news. ### 4/5 — News Reports *2025-06-14, version 46.5.3* Keeping me informed ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Death scrolling *2026-06-28, version 50.14.0* The previous app use to allow you to split the news up by category. Local, regional, national, etc. Now it’s a death scroll through everything. Big step backwards. ### 1/5 — Updated version *2026-06-16, version 50.13.0* The changes made recently made this app difficult to use. I don’t enjoy it like I used to ### 1/5 — KTVB *2026-06-11, version 50.12.0* I love the app, but absolutely HATE their news reporting. I’m so sick of reporters inserting THEIR opinions just tell me the news please! So the app is great!! Please please please get rid of Morgan Romero! She is the reason I don’t watch Channel 7 EVER!!!! ### 1/5 — Font too small to read *2026-04-19, version 50.8.8* I have to give this app a 1-star review for the stupidest reason. The font is so small I can’t read it. If there is a way to change it I can’t find it. Do the developers even look at it before they release an app to the public? ### 1/5 — Search function *2026-04-05, version 50.8.3* I loved using the KTVB app in the past, but with the latest update, there’s no longer a search function. Please bring back the search function! The category list no longer available either. I would like to choose between the types stories, but that is no longer available either. ### 1/5 — Tone the leftism down *2026-02-05, version 46.5.3* Way too woke for me. Know your audience. This is Idaho, not some lefty haven ### 1/5 — How do you get this app to work?? *2026-01-24, version 46.5.3* Seriously. How do you get this app to work?? It sticks on the “we’ll be right back after this short break” never goes away.. one commercial about Subarus then nothing. What the hell KTVB? ### 1/5 — The ads *2025-09-03, version 46.5.3* The overwhelming volume of ads makes this app impossible to use. ### 1/5 — Number one station?? *2025-07-02, version 46.5.3* 45 minutes of commercial blocks that are 5-6 adds long then the app crashes. How can you be the top station in Idaho and your app is this bad? Moving on to channel 2, not as sleek but at least I get the news! ### 1/5 — Leaning hard *2025-04-27, version 46.5.3* News that resides in an overwhelmingly Red state pushes lefty garbage. Know your state and audience ! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great job *2026-06-18, version 50.13.0* Enjoy the up to date news and don’t have to watch news on tv ### 5/5 — Worth the App *2026-06-13, version 50.13.0* I enjoy this news source even though I live in eastern Oregon with roots in St Maries. Timely and informative both locally and nationally. Not a bunch of hooey and the folks are clear and concise in their reporting and delivery. Kudos to the whole team! D. Ginther ### 5/5 — Up for the day *2026-06-11, version 50.12.0* After the headlines current events are the real news. ### 5/5 — Wake Up Idaho *2026-03-25, version 46.5.3* The Perfect news team to start your day with information, weather and professionalism. Mark Caldwell where ### 5/5 — Excellent design *2026-03-06, version 46.5.3* Easy to find content ### 5/5 — Great Station *2026-01-28, version 46.5.3* Nightly we enjoy watching Ch 7 ### 5/5 — Updates *2025-11-23, version 46.5.3* Need more local news, world news too. Excellent journalism, 7 is very professional! Keep up the great work. ### 5/5 — KTVB & the 208 *2025-10-25, version 46.5.3* There was a time that at 5:00 pm I would change the channel because this half hour contained no local news. Then about a year ago along came the 208 with a host who was made for this program. Brian deserves a raise and an award for bringing me back. We love this program! Dennis & Debbie Cummings ### 5/5 — The News *2025-10-18, version 46.5.3* NBC ### 5/5 — KTVB *2025-04-03, version 46.5.3* My favorite channel and so enjoy all the people there💖💖💖💖💖🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 --- *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 2026-09-14.*