# NewsON - Local News & Weather

> Watch live and on-demand local TV newscasts from US stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Syncbak, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newson-local-news-and-weather/id1049006131 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Syncbak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/489187005)
- Category: News, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 568 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newson-local-news-and-weather/id1049006131/reviews.md

## What is NewsON?

Watch local TV newscasts live & on demand for FREE from 285+ trusted local news stations across the U.S all in one app. Stay up to date on local news with NewsON anytime, anywhere!

- Stream live local news, previous newscasts (up to 48 hours), and local news clips
- Watch breaking news coverage of local stories gaining national attention from where it’s happening
- Never miss a moment - get breaking news alerts and easily identify when stations are broadcasting live
- Access your favorite local stations effortlessly no matter where you live


For app feedback, support, and questions, contact us at iosappfeedback@newson.us

## Key features

- Stream live local news
- Watch on-demand newscasts
- Access local news clips
- Breaking news alerts
- Identify live broadcasts
- Access favorite local stations

## Chart rankings

- #148 in Top Free · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of NewsON?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great app for news
- 👍 Convenient access to local news
- 💡 Ability to watch news from different locations

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🔊 Loud and repetitive commercials
- 🕰️ Outdated or non-live news content
- 🔍 Lack of local news channels

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't load or install
- Frequent freezing and buffering issues
- Incorrect channel schedules and content

**Most requested features**

- Add more local news channels
- Improve ad placement and volume control
- Implement live news streaming
- Add support for more platforms like Apple TV

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newson-local-news-and-weather/id1049006131/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Logged out often- OLD NEWS

*2026-04-28, version 4.2.2*

Too often it’s NOT LIVE - it’s old news 

Great idea but POOR EXECUTION that stations don’t show LIVE often- I’ll check in at say 5:01 pm and it’s showing OLD NEWS 

Get logged out often and need to sign in again. Plus the commercials are 3X LOUDER than programming

### 2/5 — Ad issue

*2026-04-11, version 4.2.2*

Love the concept but the ads are always way too loud. My mom has dementia and they’re so loud it sends her spiraling they’re so much louder than the show. Not to mention it doesn’t remember my favorites. Always says it’s broken.

### 3/5 — The gambling adds are excessive

*2026-04-02, version 4.2.2*

In today’s society, with high costs and inflation of goods and everything else, we deserve an app in compliance with the times. I have been using News On for several years now and I have never witnessed such a push for wanting app users to gamble at this magnitude. I even feel victim to a casino game and lost monies as a result. These apps are damaging and the timing in do wrong and inconsiderate. It’s literally every add begging for you to download and lose monies bc they are certainly not handing and out. I simply want to watch my local news stations and tune in to the weather. If I want to gamble I will visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast community. Please change this.

### 5/5 — Aries Newberry

*2026-02-06, version 4.2.2*

You Keep Missing WMUR News 9 Tonight

### 2/5 — Does anyone running this app even know what platform this app is on?

*2026-01-07, version 4.2.2*

NewsOn, an update to your Roku app is NOT breaking news, and breaks the entire interface. You're on Apple TV, and the breaking news banner shouldn't be notifying me to a download an update meant for another platform. Absolutely terrible navigation, no captions available, and streams just hard cut-off in the middle of breaking news because the app is hard-coded to end once a newscast ends. Beyond frustrating.

### 1/5 — Horrible app.

*2025-12-31, version 4.2.2*

It’s ridiculous how many commercials are on here often cutting into the news itself.  What a joke.

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2025-12-22, version 4.2.2*

Video hasn't played in weeks

### 1/5 — Doesn't play

*2025-12-15, version 4.2.2*

I tried to watch the news it won't show Iowa news now. I tried on app on phone and on screaming TV. Neither work. If I could give this app a zero I would. 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

### 2/5 — Logged out often

*2025-11-13, version 4.2.2*

Get logged out often and need to sign in again. Plus the commercials are 3X LOUDER than programming

### 1/5 — App stopped working completely

*2025-10-29, version 4.2.1*

Been using this app as the only connect to local news in the area for the last few months, then suddenly no channels are populated. It shows no listing for the two news channels I’ve been watching. Beware.

## Frequently asked questions about NewsON

### What can I watch on this app?

You can watch live local TV newscasts and on-demand previous newscasts (up to 48 hours old) from over 285 trusted local news stations across the U.S. The app also provides access to local news clips and coverage of breaking news stories.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to watch local news. It is supported by advertisements, meaning you will see ads while using the service.

### Can I watch news from any location?

The app allows you to access your favorite local stations effortlessly, regardless of where you currently live. You can stream local news from stations across the U.S.

### How do I know when a station is broadcasting live?

The app provides features to help you never miss a moment. You can receive breaking news alerts and easily identify when stations are broadcasting live, ensuring you can tune in to real-time local news coverage.

### What kind of news coverage can I expect?

You can expect comprehensive local news coverage, including live streams, previous newscasts, and clips. The app also highlights breaking news coverage of local stories that are gaining national attention.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.3 — 2026-08-18

-Trending News Stations Map: Navigate Real-time Coverage on Breaking News Stories
-Weather Radar Map, Forecast & Weather Clips
-What’sON Series: Daily Unique & Trending News Stories Beyond the Headlines
-Locked On Sports Video Podcasts: 24/7 Sports Insights
-Commenting & Polling: Share your views and engage with the NewsON community!

### 4.2.2 — 2025-11-08

-Trending News Stations Map: Navigate Real-time Coverage on Breaking News Stories
-Weather Radar Map, Forecast & Weather Clips
-What’sON Series: Daily Unique & Trending News Stories Beyond the Headlines
-Locked On Sports Video Podcasts: 24/7 Sports Insights
-Commenting & Polling: Share your views and engage with the NewsON community!

### 4.2.1 — 2025-10-16

-Trending News Stations Map: Navigate Real-time Coverage on Breaking News Stories
-Weather Radar Map, Forecast & Weather Clips
-What’sON Series: Daily Unique & Trending News Stories Beyond the Headlines
-Locked On Sports Video Podcasts: 24/7 Sports Insights
-Commenting & Polling: Share your views and engage with the NewsON community!

### 4.2 — 2025-05-07

-Trending News Stations Map: Navigate Real-time Coverage on Breaking News Stories
-Weather Radar Map, Forecast & Weather Clips
-What’sON Series: Daily Unique & Trending News Stories Beyond the Headlines
-Locked On Sports Video Podcasts: 24/7 Sports Insights
-Commenting & Polling: Share your views and engage with the NewsON community!

### 4.1.3 — 2025-03-18

-Trending News Stations Map: Navigate Real-time Coverage on Breaking News Stories
-Weather Radar Map, Forecast & Weather Clips
-What’sON Series: Daily Unique & Trending News Stories Beyond the Headlines
-Locked On Sports Video Podcasts: 24/7 Sports Insights
-Commenting & Polling: Share your views and engage with the NewsON community!

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