# KSBW Action News 8 - Monterey — user reviews > 90 indexed App Store user reviews of KSBW Action News 8 by Hearst Television, rated 4.50/5 from 3,513 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksbw-action-news-8-monterey/id506139759/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ksbw-action-news-8-monterey/id506139759.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,535 · 4★ 515 · 3★ 193 · 2★ 109 · 1★ 161 ## What do users think of KSBW Action News 8? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Keeps me informed - 👍 Great local news coverage - 👍 Reliable weather reports - 👍 Friendly and professional news team **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes - 🔍 Difficult to find and read full news articles - 💥 Too many intrusive and repetitive ads - ⏱️ Outdated and slow to update news content **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes when opening news articles - Incomplete news articles due to ad placement - Weather forecasts not accurate for local areas - Scrolling issues and layout problems on tablets **Most requested features** - Improve app stability and performance - Provide option to disable or limit ads - Enhance article readability and navigation - Implement more frequent news updates ## Newest reviews (13 of 90) ### 2/5 — Advertising Click Bait *2026-06-11, version 5.15.2175* Relevant and timely news stories with a video link are nearly always misleading. Text story is there, but you watch an Ad, skip it only to have another Ad start. It’s rare to see actual video coverage of the pertinent breaking news story. Inevitably, I always end up leaving the app to find what I am looking for. ### 3/5 — Not the KSBW of old *2026-02-08, version 5.15.1997* They used to be a middle of the road new state now they are totally left-wing. If there’s a sanctuary news cast in a local area it would be KSBW so you guys went liberal, but I guess you are catering to the illegals to get the votes and get the leadership ### 2/5 — Too Many Ads *2025-09-05, version 5.15.1826* When I download a news app, I want to read the news not be bombarded by constant advertising. Then when I click on an article, I see one incomplete sentence and the rest is missing. You’re better off Googling the news through an internet browser to see an entire story. ### 3/5 — Needs Frequent Updates *2025-02-06, version 5.15.1601* Frequent updates needed, thank you ### 2/5 — Terrible app! *2025-01-22, version 5.15.1567* So many ads, they crowd out the actually stories. ### 4/5 — Good, but needs more frequent updates *2024-12-11, version 5.15.1526* Would be 5 stars if updated more frequently, especially weather forecasts. ### 2/5 — Not a fan of the app *2022-09-30, version 5.15.928* Nothing against KSBW News, but I’m not a fan of the app at all. Each news story has a video playing at the top that starts with an obnoxiously loud commercial. And there have been numerous times I’ve waited out the commercial only to have the video completely unrelated to the article. I wish the videos started off muted and gave me the option of listening or not rather than the immediate assault. As a result I hardly open the news alerts. ### 5/5 — Old news *2022-08-07, version 5.15.908* Good morning KSBW. I just saw that if streaming, the news available is from Saturday night. It’s Monday morning folks, so let’s update! And while we are at it, updating daily and expeditiously would be a great step to get more viewers. We like new news not old news! ### 4/5 — Old news *2022-05-24, version 5.15.883* Headline hHeadhhh ### 5/5 — Problems *2021-12-30, version 5.15.776* I have had to re-download this app about five times. I am now sick of it. There’s some bug fixes that really need to be addressed. The app won’t load I just get a revolving icon ### 5/5 — GREAT LOCAL NEWS *2021-12-23, version 5.15.776* We watch the news everyday we’re home. We like the way the newscasters/reporters always find the right tone for their stories. The website helps me catch up during the day. ### 2/5 — Not there yet *2021-08-02, version 5.15.610* App freezes regularly and makes you listen to commercials every time you start it up again. ### 5/5 — News *2021-04-26, version 5.15.474* We have enjoyed Erin, Dan and especially Miss Blackwell for many years. My relatives that visit from the LA area also enjoy the KSBW news reporting. We think Erin is a respectable news reporter, however she needs some assistance with her wardrobe. Keep up the good work. Wonderful to have local news reports. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — How BAD IT IS. *2025-11-03, version 5.15.1881* I try to watch everything day. BUT it is so bad. You are NOT MONITORING THIS CHANNEL! It is often the wrong day or time of day. It use to be my go to channel for NEWs but it has gotten SO BAD That I don’t watch every day any more. YOU NEED TO HAVE A MONITOR THAT “ACTUALLY “ WATCHES AND FIX THE MANY MANY PROBLEMS!!!! ### 1/5 — Not happy with constant news alerts *2025-01-19, version 5.15.1567* I wanted to get emergency notifications. I am interrupted with breaking news that are not emergencies. I am not the only one that finds this annoying. ### 1/5 — Nothing but Ads *2024-09-06, version 5.15.1492* Can’t even read an article without several Ads covering the screen. ### 1/5 — Not usable on iPad Pro *2024-06-25, version 5.15.1435* The video covers 85% of the screen making it impossible to read any articles and there is no way to pause the video. There also seems to be a scrolling issue where the video will readjust the scrolling at times. It doesn’t feel like a native swift app. ### 1/5 — The worst app to ever land on the Monterey Peninsula *2023-08-27, version 5.15.1208* Let me start by saying I’ve lived here for nearly a year having moved from the San Jose area This app has more ads than actual news Here is what downloading this app will guarantee 1. News feeds from the major outlets. CNN etc 2. Old local news. Bob Barkers death is still making the headlines and he’s been dead for two days. 3. Lots of ads. Yes. Ads. 4. Stale Weather data. Period. I live in Marina. The weather is never accurate. Never. Guarantee the forecast will be sunny. And Marina is foggy. DO. NOT. BOTHER. ### 1/5 — Bad App *2021-12-30, version 5.15.776* Like most media in the modern, the concept of “breaking news” has gotten quite casual and the alerts from KSBW are no different. While I am tempted to turn off the many unnecessary alerts KSBW sends me rebought the day, I feel like I should leave them on as it’s my local news source. Also, I absolutely despise the adware that plays videos automatically when you are trying to read a story. This is something that’s need to be addressed as it’s will turn many people away from using this crappy app ### 1/5 — Website format *2021-04-18, version 5.15.474* Your online news site is never up to date. It even carries the same stories for several days. ### 1/5 — Great TV Station - Lousy App *2021-02-28, version 5.15.375* News is always out of date on this app - never updated on weekends. Very disappointing. ### 1/5 — Horrific UX with too many ads *2021-01-07, version 5.15.244* Good source for news if we only could strip away the lamentable website UI/UX and the dreadful ads. ### 1/5 — KSBW is nothing more than a propaganda tool for the Demoncratic Party. *2021-01-07, version 5.15.244* Nothing more than a propaganda tool of the Demoncratic Party. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Helpful news around the local community *2026-08-31, version 5.15.2202* I like watching KSBW news and local activities on the television and now I have the access to their materials on the app. I thank the Channel for delivering great material to us! ### 5/5 — Stop gross ads! *2025-08-18, version 5.15.1826* I like the news article and alerts but the ads are often so creepy that I have to leave the app. Please take a look at what we are subjected to. ### 5/5 — Best non biased QUICK TEAM *2025-02-18, version 5.15.1618* Omitting any incriminating or judgmental opinions ### 5/5 — The weather *2025-01-27, version 5.15.1567* Tell the weatherman he needs to make it warmer lol ### 5/5 — mostly good *2024-03-30, version 5.15.1359* I appreciate the breaking current news and the weather forecast. What I dislike is the very loud commercials that are often impossible to skip. They are so annoying I often skip to another news station. ### 5/5 — Always first for breaking news!! *2023-08-19, version 5.15.1184* I like my KSBW alerts, it keeps me updated on accidents, fires, shootings… great job! ### 5/5 — I agree with the review called “Good Station Bad App” *2023-05-11, version 5.15.1082* Love the station, but I’m consistently having trouble with the app. It won’t scroll down! So once I read the first page I’m done. This has gone on for weeks! ### 5/5 — No wifi guy *2023-05-10, version 5.15.1082* Only have air antenna. You guys rock! 7years watching you guys. ### 5/5 — News *2023-01-07, version 5.15.968* I love the weather and the new here on channel 8 news and what a beautiful job of the students that send in pictures that they draw about the weather my children are grown up now they sent a picture in once and they were so happy to see it on the news that’s so important for children every where one day I hope my grandchildren do the same soon ### 5/5 — Update *2023-01-01, version 5.15.968* I love the updates it keeps me informed --- *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 2026-09-09.*