# KRCR Channel 7 News — user reviews > 71 indexed App Store user reviews of KRCR Channel 7 News by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc, rated 4.70/5 from 391 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krcr-channel-7-news/id489851266/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/krcr-channel-7-news/id489851266.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 304 · 4★ 65 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 2 ## What do users think of KRCR Channel 7 News? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚨 Timely breaking news and weather alerts - 📱 Convenient access to local news anytime - 🌦️ Reliable weather information and forecasts - 🔥 Excellent fire season coverage - 📲 Push notifications for important updates - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation - 📰 Good local news coverage overall - ✅ Professional and accurate reporting **Cons** - 📺 Limited local news coverage (favors Chico over Redding area) - 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertising - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 📵 No landscape mode support - 🔇 Audio issues on videos - ⏱️ Slow news updates and outdated stories - 🌐 Internet connectivity problems - 📰 Minimal weekend news coverage - 🎬 Limited sports and entertainment sections - ⚠️ Biased national news segments (Sinclair influence) - 🎯 Difficulty finding specific news stories - ⏳ News delayed compared to TV broadcast **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes upon opening - Freezes when clicking certain articles - No sound on videos - Internet connectivity errors despite being connected - Push notifications don't link to articles - Sluggish and clunky performance - Glitches and slow loading - Landscape mode not supported - Malfunctioning ads **Most requested features** - Landscape mode support - Better search functionality for specific stories - More comprehensive sports coverage - Weekend news updates - Live stream functionality (now available) - 5-day weather forecast for outlying areas - Caltrans camera feeds for highways - More positive community news stories - Better article organization and categorization - Improved notification system (less promotional) ## Newest reviews (13 of 71) ### 3/5 — Our local Sinclair station *2024-07-06* With an obvious attempt to be neutral during these divided times the local station does a good job. When the Sinclair national segments come on it’s very clear they’re trying to influence and not just inform. ### 3/5 — I have an iPad *2023-01-09, version 8.5.1* This app,does not support landscape view. Very frustrating as that is what my choice of viewing apps is. Seems like it would be an easy fix. ### 2/5 — Frustrated with New Version! *2022-12-10* Very frustrated. This app freezes when clicking on certain articles. I don’t like the inability to read or look at things in landscape mode. I like the tabs at the top and the ability to look at many articles under each tab. However, I also liked the previous version of giving the Top News of the day. I don’t like the sports section being so limited and not updated. The sports stays the same for several days. Same with the “entertainment” section. ### 2/5 — Headline new *2018-08-02, version 7.4.0* Very difficult to get the news stories. There are headlines but not able to search for specifics. The ads are ridiculous ### 2/5 — Problem with new update *2018-01-30, version 7.0.15* The new layout is user friendly, but there is no audio on all videos, and there are quite a few more adds. ### 2/5 — Version 7.0.13 *2018-01-09* I don’t like the look of this new version. I like to use in landscape mode but this one is only available in portrait and only with the home button on the bottom which interferes if you have it plugged into power. Let people choose which way they want to view it. I liked the tabs at the top for local, national, coast better then the new style. Just add new tabs for the new features. I have been wanting to be able to see more then just the last so many articles which limited what you would see unless you were on there several times a day before they would disappear. Guess I’ll have to find another way to get the local news. Keep what works but expand on it instead of major changes. ### 4/5 — Black rock city guardian *2017-09-07* I've always found them to be accurate all-inclusive and fair they have a lot to cover and not a lot of time to do it sometimes because the news breaks so fast keep up the good work and thank you ### 2/5 — Local news PLEASE *2017-06-28, version 4.24.190029581* Very little local (North State) news. Very seldom mention Weaverville, Burney, Fall River Mills or any of the other outlying areas for either newsworthy or sports activities. Need to update over the weekends. ### 2/5 — Below average *2017-06-08* The KRCR is below average to me their isn't enough follow up on stories that need to be updated and whatever happened to current news coverage on the weekend it's like nothing ever happens you see the same stories on Sunday that were posted on Saturday if they want to call themselves the Northstate news leader these are a couple of areas that need to be addressed ### 3/5 — View *2017-05-03, version 4.21.280024487* It seems my favorite program, "View" is targeted for technical problems. Why is this? ### 4/5 — Love getting the news updates on iPhone *2017-04-05* It is nice to get news updates in my local area. Since I live close to the Sutter county line, but still in Butte county I like to get all the local news in all the north state. This was especially true with all the Oroville Dam problems and Evacuation! I like this app, because it gives all the alerts and notifications as they happen and then I can tune in to get more info on the situations. ### 3/5 — Review *2017-02-26, version 4.21.280024487* This app is a good start, look forward to see the next big update to make it amazing. Still the website is better than the app. ### 4/5 — Important Information *2017-01-04, version 4.21.280024487* I like having the important information throughout the day, I don't have time to watch the news until 10pm. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — reporter mangas is very rude *2025-03-27* Yes ### 1/5 — Used to be a good app *2025-01-29* This app was fine for checking out our local news but they started allowing advertising inserted between every few articles. Now it’s become raunchy with titles such as “see this woman who wears see-thru shirts…” Really KRCR?! We’re looking for local news, not smut! ### 1/5 — Weather *2021-09-20, version 7.35.0* The only thing this app is good for is the weather! They barely cover Redding and when they do it contains very little about our community mainly Chico might as well just download the Chico news app. They are professional weather and fire news team. ### 1/5 — App says not connected to internet *2020-01-25, version 7.26.0* I AM connected to the internet!! I delete the KRCRTV app and reinstall and disconnect WIFI, then reconnect, then it works. After shutting down device, restarting, app says not connect to internet and it is connected. Very frustrating!!! ### 1/5 — Antenna *2019-04-07, version 7.12.0* If I have a indoor amplified tv antenna and I live in dunsmuir why can’t I get KRCR ? Also it ain’t live it is behind like 2 or 3 minutes form when it is on tv! And also I do t like your new music it kinda sounds ridiculous I only give you one star ⭐️! When are you going to fix this?? ### 1/5 — Sound *2018-11-16, version 7.6.2* Absolutely no sound at all. All setting are correct. Uninstalled and reinstalled still no sound. ### 1/5 — New Version Bad *2018-10-08, version 7.5.0* The new update of this app is annoying! You can get push notifications but when you go to the app you can’t seem to find the article. At least with the older version it was there in limited form saying more info to come. ### 1/5 — Only works when wifi is connected *2017-07-14, version 4.24.190029581* Not quite up to par yet ### 1/5 — More like a Jr High product *2016-07-31, version 4.19.210019335* Limited coverage of local news takes back seat to bad coverage of junk and ads. A very poor quality level of reporting ### 1/5 — Should be a local ADS app, no news here! *2015-06-26* I just downloaded this app today to get local news, and not only is there barely ANY news articles at all, you have to look at ads constantly while scrolling through them. In addition, it's slow, and has already glitched. Like another reviewer said, I only want local news from this app, and it's much better at showing ads. DELETE. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fire Season *2024-07-25* It is very important to have all the information we residents can get during the fire season. KRCR is a big part of letting us know the current status of these fires. Thank you ### 5/5 — A fine app for updates *2019-11-23* You’re most likely going to enjoy this app if you just want quick updates, if you need details that have depth then just stick to the news. ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2017-07-25, version 4.24.190029581* Well organized, pleasing to the eye, love the alerts! ### 5/5 — Review *2017-07-04* Absolutely the best news reporting! Our home is in Oroville and we are working in the Bay Area. My 93 year old Mother lives in our home We new every moment in detail the situation in Oroville. Our home is safe as we are above the dam. I can't thank you enough for this free App And your precise accurate news reporting. ### 5/5 — Lay-Pastor Ted Neeley *2017-02-22, version 4.21.280024487* Thanks for the great coverage all the time, and what a great bunch of reporters. We don't watch any other news channel, so stay up to date, and get it right all the time. Great job guys. Lay-Pastor Ted Neeley ### 5/5 — Ms *2017-02-19, version 4.21.280024487* Love getting the daily weather update and the notices of what's happening. Great app. ### 5/5 — KRCR TV NEWS WHEN YOU WANT IT *2017-02-10, version 4.21.280024487* This is a wonderful app. I can get the news and weather anytime. I like that they update their news often. ### 5/5 — KRCR *2017-01-18, version 4.21.280024487* I love KRCR It's my first go to station in the evening and early morning. They cover the whole valley and keep people very inform as to weather, and all in between.! MH ### 5/5 — It helps! *2017-01-06* The push alerts really make it easy to get up to date news and weather alerts. I am old and don't see very well but it does the job. ### 5/5 — Timely notice of news, road closures *2016-11-28* I got this app a few weeks ago. A friend has been using it for a while and was sharing info from it about accidents and updates for my work commute. Now, I get the news directly myself. --- *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 2026-08-21.*