# KION Monterey, Salinas News — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of KION Monterey, Salinas News by News-Press & Gazette Company, rated 4.60/5 from 477 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion-monterey-salinas-news/id638816222/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kion-monterey-salinas-news/id638816222.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 379 · 4★ 65 · 3★ 12 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 15 ## What do users think of KION Monterey, Salinas News? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 📰 Good local news coverage for Monterey County area - 🚀 Frequent content updates throughout the day - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation - ⚡ Quick load times - 🔔 Timely push notifications for breaking news - 📱 Convenient mobile access to news on-the-go - 🎯 Better than competitor KSBW app - 📊 Good mix of local and national news - ✨ Improved app stability and fewer crashes over time **Cons** - 🐛 Notification issues - duplicate alerts for same story - 🐛 Notification settings randomly reset - 📉 Inconsistent weekend updates - ⚠️ Excessive national/CNN news coverage - ⚠️ Biased political reporting - ✏️ Frequent spelling and grammar errors in articles - 🔄 Duplicate stories listed multiple times - 📝 Stories sometimes too brief - 🎨 Outdated app design and formatting - 🚨 Predatory/phishing advertisements in past - 📍 Changed format away from Monterey County focus **Commonly reported bugs** - Livestream play button non-functional - App crashes and serious errors on launch - Notification system malfunctioning - Occasional lag when opening app - App layout and formatting issues **Most requested features** - Live streaming functionality - Interactive app features - Local weather station selection options - Zoomable images - Weather section upgrade - Home page dedicated to local news - Spell check implementation ## Newest reviews (14 of 58) ### 3/5 — Livestream Broken *2021-07-31, version 6.2* the Newscast Livestream is broken, when you click the play button it doesn’t do anything. ### 3/5 — Basic but works *2016-07-28, version 4.4.1* I was hoping for more of an interactive App that includes live streaming. More like a newspaper than a TV station. I want to dump cable and go direct to my favorite source for news. ### 3/5 — News stuff *2016-04-06, version 4.4.1* Okay ap. Not bad not good, just okay. ### 5/5 — Good site for my local news *2016-02-04, version 4.3.3* Finally a news outlet that has an easy to use format. My only complaint is I wish the stories were a little longer. ### 5/5 — Best Local News App *2015-12-07, version 4.3.3* I switched to this app from the KSBW app. I can't Bellevue how much better this app is. ### 5/5 — Hi *2015-10-26, version 4.3.3* Esta muy interesante y nos tienen al pendiente de las moticias ### 4/5 — Great news. Decent app. *2015-10-19, version 4.3.3* I love the news you guys report on. You update stories frequently. I much prefer the app over ksbw. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the only 1 complaint...the notifications send and alert me multiple times on the same story, wasting my data. It isn't an update in story it literally notifies me to the same article 2-3 times. Could stand to simmer down a bit. 😄 ### 4/5 — The best local news app for the central coast, but... *2015-10-15, version 4.3.3* There are only two local news apps for the Monterey-Salinas market, and only one worth the download. This is the one. My only complaint is that even though weather data is supplied by Weather Underground, it does not let you select a local weather station from the large community of weather providers in local neighborhoods, only major stations like airports and civic centers. Add that functionality and this app will deserve five stars. ### 4/5 — Needs Updating *2015-09-26, version 4.3.3* Lots of formatting issues as well as just looking generally old. Once some updating is done I would give 5 stars! ### 4/5 — KION Mobile *2015-09-22, version 4.3.3* Good app easy to navigate. ### 4/5 — KION as I expect and enjoy - but why *2015-09-19, version 4.3.3* Much better than the other version available for the IPhone. The KION I expect and enjoy! But why two versions of the same news channel any way? Isn't one good app better than two when one of the two is awkward and lacks user friendliness? ### 5/5 — Great local news app. *2015-09-17, version 4.3.3* I really like the fact that I can get local breaking news flashes right on my iPad. ### 4/5 — I check it daily *2015-05-31, version 4.3.1* Good local news ### 5/5 — Current *2015-05-31, version 4.3.1* I don't like re reading today's news several days in row. KION seems to update more than once a day. They do a good job of updating the slide shows. Keep it up! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Too much Bay area news *2025-10-25, version 7.1* If I could give zero stars I would!!! Somehow, KION thinks Monterey County News is not important anymore to Carmel, Monterey, Seaside,Salinas,Gonzales,King City, etc. Please change your format BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — This App Should be Removed *2020-03-19, version 5.3* The past few weeks all of the breaking news has been driving a lot of people to news apps. This is one I had for my local news and recently they have turned up their in app ads. Until 2-3 days ago. The ads were not only aggressive but they were straight up phishing. Like a webpage that looked like google (using their marks) but was just trying to get people information. This is completely unacceptable for a reputable news source. Apple needs to remove this application until any and all predatory advertising is removed for good. ### 1/5 — Garbage national news reporting *2019-03-09, version 5.2* Decent local news but just pure GARBAGE national reporting. If I wanted CNN’s bias crap, I’d go to their website to view it. ### 1/5 — Just go to CNN just as bad as KSBW *2018-12-30, version 5.2* KION has little local news and what the have is not updated They rebroadcast Left wing CNN stories I don't know who is worse these guys or KSBW John ### 1/5 — Better than KSBW *2015-09-07, version 4.3.3* Not a bad station for a dangerous, murderous, unsafe town. ### 1/5 — What happened?? *2013-12-22, version 3.40* I really enjoyed the up to date information up until 5 days ago. I now have to read a newspaper to get information about what is going on in Monterey county but towards the early afternoon when the news is old. ### 1/5 — Stories are never updated *2013-12-21, version 3.40* The news stories haven't been updated in 5 days, what's the point of having this app if the news is 5 days old?? Please update daily!!! ### 2/5 — Issue with notifications *2016-03-30, version 4.4.1* My notification randomly stop coming in. I always have to go into the settings to turn them on. Outside of that issue the app seems stable and good source of local news. ### 2/5 — Eh *2015-05-30, version 4.3.1* Pro: Stories in general are better than those on KSBW (which is not saying much). App more user friendly than the KSBW app, no flashing/flickering ads. Cons: Same news story listed 2-4 times under different title. Articles loaded with very obvious spelling and grammar errors. Stories with misleading titles. The language used in terms of difficulty is below high school level and either editors are blind, not doing their job or have no idea how to write are supervising journalists who have absolutely no idea how to write. For example, their/they're/there and to/two/too are very common problems authors have (which is basic grade school English 101) -- these journalists clearly need a refund from the colleges where they got their degrees from. I'm far from a spelling Nazi & admit spell check is my friend -- these journalists & editors seriously need an introduction! As a instructor at the local junior college I would not have accepted papers submitted written that poorly (& failed out the student). This review is written far better than the majority of articles you will read on this app. That is just plain sad. Ok. Embarrassing, really. ### 2/5 — Mediocre app. *2014-02-19, version 3.2.1* Not very informative, or delayed information. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I like it *2025-11-24, version 7.1* It’s a good app it keeps me updated and it’s up to date. ### 5/5 — Better coverage with relevant reports *2024-07-17, version 6.7* Not another mainstream news channel duplicating generic news rather gets into the community making you feel a part of it. ### 5/5 — Local news *2024-05-16, version 6.7* I’m a news junkie. I love to know what’s going on around us and want to be careful for. So getting local news and the tip of your hands is wonderful. Thank you for your wonderful work.! ### 5/5 — Great app *2016-08-15, version 4.4.1* Very good app. They do a pretty good job updating the app especially when I don't get much time to watch the news. ### 5/5 — Keeps you up to date on our Local News *2016-04-08, version 4.4.1* For Monterey residents this app and the KSBW app are great for local news and weather updates. ### 5/5 — Mr *2016-04-07, version 4.4.1* I love this app!. ### 5/5 — Great App - better than KSBW by far *2016-04-06, version 4.4.1* I haven't had any problem with this app. No ads, loads quick and easy to navigate. Only thing is it doesn't seem like a lot of info is updated on the weekends. ### 5/5 — Pr *2016-03-30, version 4.4.1* Super. Much better than the animal stories ### 5/5 — Exactly what I need *2016-03-23, version 4.3.3* Great local news source with excellent reporting! ### 5/5 — Great site *2016-02-07, version 4.3.3* Great site since i live in NY AS WELL AS SALINAS I CATCH UP WITH NEWS THE WEATHER SECTION NEEDS A UP GRADE --- *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 2026-08-27.*