# WBRC 6 News — user reviews > 127 indexed App Store user reviews of WBRC 6 News by Gray Television Group, Inc., rated 4.61/5 from 6,737 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrc-6-news/id449660326/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrc-6-news/id449660326.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5,436 · 4★ 678 · 3★ 208 · 2★ 123 · 1★ 257 ## What do users think of WBRC 6 News? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💕 Hometown professional news team - 🌟 Familiar and personable news crew - 🌍 Comprehensive local and national news coverage - 🌧️ Reliable and informative weather reporting **Cons** - 🔊 Annoying and loud notification sounds - 🤖 Frequent app crashes and glitches - 📺 Too many intrusive and repetitive ads - 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find news stories - 🙅‍♀️ Perceived political bias in reporting **Commonly reported bugs** - Notifications disappearing after clicking one - App freezing or crashing on launch - Outdated or missing news stories in feeds - Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Improve notification management and customization - Enhance app stability and performance - Reduce ad frequency and improve integration - Streamline navigation and story discovery - Maintain balanced and unbiased news coverage ## Newest reviews (19 of 127) ### 2/5 — Too many junk ads *2026-06-23, version 8.0.6* Ads overwhelm the news so I avoid using apps for news. ### 2/5 — Stop Objective Reporting!! *2026-04-09, version 8.0.3* I’ve been a regular viewer of this local news station for quite some time, and I genuinely enjoy staying informed through your daily broadcasts. However, I’ve recently noticed a shift in the tone and presentation of certain stories that feels more aligned with specific political perspectives. As a viewer, I value balanced, fact-based reporting that allows individuals to form their own opinions. Lately, some segments seem to lean toward promoting particular policies or ideological viewpoints rather than simply presenting the facts. This can make it difficult to distinguish between objective reporting and commentary. Local news plays an important role in the community, and with that comes a responsibility to remain as neutral and unbiased as possible. There are already countless sources of opinion and influence—what many viewers are looking for is straightforward, factual information. I hope to see a return to more neutral, fact-driven reporting moving forward, as I would truly like to continue watching and supporting this station. ### 3/5 — Notification issue with upgraded app *2026-03-17, version 8.0.2* Since the app upgraded, I now show a notification on the icon but cannot find a notification. I have clicked on every clickable category and even deleted and reinstalled the app but there is still a “1” by the icon. And the share icon has stopped working ### 3/5 — The app works well but autoplays ads with sound *2026-03-12, version 8.0.2* . ### 3/5 — Alert notifications *2026-03-09, version 8.0.1* Can’t get the red balloon notification to clear…very annoying ### 1/5 — Change *2026-03-06, version 8.0.1* Not able to find news. Too scrambled. Did not think you could make it worse but you did. Not going to use app anymore. Good luck! I will delete! ### 1/5 — Privacy issues *2026-03-05, version 8.0.1* I am deleting this app due to prvacy issues ### 1/5 — I can’t get on my app *2026-01-08, version 7.0.16* When I open my app it says allow tracking on the next screen but it goes no where else If I can’t get on it soon I will have to delete it Can you help fix this issue Thank you Becky T ### 2/5 — Adds *2026-01-08, version 7.0.16* I hate that every time I get a news alert that I have to watch a game app add first. ### 2/5 — Overbearing ads *2026-01-06, version 7.0.16* I have always enjoyed being able to open the app and get quick access to current news stories. In recent times though these new ads that take multiple clicks to get cleared off before I can open the app or go story to story have gotten ridiculous. If these type of ads continue I will delete your app and go to another news outlet that doesn’t bombard me with game and unnecessary ads . ### 2/5 — Full page ads are the worst *2026-01-05, version 7.0.16* After several attempts to have them change the way they present full page ads, I am going to turn off all notifications and use another news source. These ads are for various games that cannot be dismissed without triggering the App Store to open. Then once you close the App Store there is an option to dismiss the ad. I understand the need for revenue for this free service but it’s gotten out of hand. I love my FOX6 news team and I will continue to watch them on TV but apparently their leadership is seeking ad revenue above viewer’s loyalty to the point that I won’t be using their news app. ### 1/5 — App *2026-01-04, version 7.0.16* This app is full of viruses that pop up when trying to read. Game after game also that won’t let you click out of. Bad for this to be a local news app and have this happen ### 1/5 — Changed format *2026-01-03* Now you cannot read stories from your area you have to watch video! Bye bye WBRC! The ads pop up and you cannot close them! They are destructive and cause me headaches! I cannot watch news! It will not let me past ads If I did want any of these games they push I will be damned if I will now! Avoid them like the plague! If I cannot watch news I will delete app! Start buying a paper again!! ### 1/5 — Ads are insufferable *2025-12-18, version 7.0.16* WBRC is one of the FEW apps that I have notifications for. Literally every article that I see that entices me to open the app is met with a 30 second un-skippable ad that is loud and obnoxious…. THEN, once I arrive to the article/story I want to read, it’s IMPOSSIBLE to navigate because (SURPRISE SURPRISE) ADS - across the entire page. Pulling the plug and deleting the app. Here’s hoping ABC 33/40 is more tolerable ### 3/5 — Lose the ads *2025-12-15, version 7.0.16* The ads have increased. Every time I open the app I get the same ad. ### 1/5 — Changed format *2025-12-13* Now you cannot read stories from your area you have to watch video! Bye bye WBRC! The ads pop up and you cannot close them! They are destructive and cause me headaches! I cannot watch news! It will not let me past adds! If I did want any of these games they push I will be damned if I will now! Avoid them like the plague! If I cannot watch news I will delete app! Start buying a paper again!! ### 3/5 — Ads *2025-11-25, version 7.0.16* I have always enjoyed receiving the periodic news alerts from this app. But lately the ads have been out of control. These gaming ads pop up and you can’t simply click the “X” to get rid of it. Extremely annoying. I come to the app to find quick news updates, but lately find myself regretting that I even opened the notification. ### 1/5 — Changed format *2025-11-23, version 7.0.16* Now you cannot read stories from your area you have to watch video! Bye bye WBRC! The ads pop up and you cannot close them! They are destructive and cause me headaches! ### 1/5 — Horrible Ads *2025-11-22, version 7.0.16* Have to watch horrible game ads to read a news story. Bad look for the Fox 6 brand and makes the app unusable. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bad streaming App *2026-07-21, version 8.0.7* I don’t know why you had to ruin a decent thing but you did. Now you have to jump through too many hoops just to get to the live streaming for the news and even then there’s so many ads or plaintiff attys ads in the way just trying to click on the correct selection ### 1/5 — Some of the video is not playing *2026-05-01, version 8.0.3* Some of the videos, not playing ### 1/5 — Awful Ads *2026-04-02, version 8.0.2* Cannot read one notification without dealing with scrolling overbearing ads. The worst app I ever used! ### 1/5 — Too many ADsssss *2026-04-02, version 8.0.2* This app sucks always freezing up and too many adds ### 1/5 — I can stand the new layout!! *2026-03-17, version 8.0.2* I can’t stand the new app layout. It is awful trying to find stuff. I won’t be using it. ### 1/5 — Alert notifications *2026-03-16, version 8.0.2* Can’t get the red balloon notification to clear…very annoying ### 1/5 — New app not pleasant to use *2026-03-08, version 8.0.1* Downloaded updated app and it is a nightmare. It’s become more about ads everywhere than news. Why can’t we opt out of these continuous ads. Will probably delete this app. ### 1/5 — Volume Issue *2026-03-08, version 8.0.1* The app does not allow you to turn off volume for the ads that pop up! Settings should have an option allowing you to mute the volume on all ads and videos! ### 1/5 — Meh *2026-03-07, version 8.0.1* Auto start ads are loud and annoying. Can’t turn them off. Liked it better before. ### 1/5 — Ads *2026-03-07, version 8.0.1* Way too many crazy ads. Awful. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Notification issue with upgraded app *2026-03-10* Since the app upgraded, I now show a notification on the icon but cannot find a notification. I have clicked on every clickable category and even deleted and reinstalled the app but there is still a “1” by the icon. ### 5/5 — So True! *2025-10-31, version 7.0.16* I also decided to delete the app for that reason. It seemed like every few seconds or a couple of minutes my text messages were going off! ### 5/5 — Weather *2024-09-06, version 7.0.14* Thank you for the Weather app. I was in the tornado and 2011 in Alberta city in Tuscaloosa Alabama. I appreciate it very very much. ### 5/5 — WBRC the home town professional, they may us feel like real family *2023-05-23* We love your crew, I love the familiar faces and their real personality shine thru and that’s what makes you so great. You news is spot on and do not give you crumbs to guess. You get the news right and the crew always said things like “in our prayers “. And I very much appreciate how they make kind comments. I just love the entire team !! 💕🙏 ### 5/5 — WBRC Channel 6 Birmingham *2023-04-27* My very favourite TV show is Absolutely Alabama with the masterful Fred Hunter. I grew up with 3 TV channel options until I was 10 years old when Alabama Public Television first aired from Mount Cheaha. I remember going outside next to the chimney and turning our quite tall TV antenna from Birmingham to Cheaha and back again because I simply had to see Tom York and Pat Gray! Thank you so much for these 63 years of service to me. ### 5/5 — Warning re poss dangerous dog flu! *2022-08-06, version 6.7.11* Very dangerous dog flu foundin in lauderdsle county ### 5/5 — Wonderful weather team *2022-07-31* Per a post that was made saying that their are way to many weatherman/woman on fox 6…. Keep dong an amazing job…Mickie n the morning and Wes thru out the day. I love Fox 6 whole cast from the anchorman’s,sports and the weather team. Yes James spann is the status quo but there are other amazing Meteorologist out there such as this group. ### 5/5 — Where did all the stars go *2021-04-29, version 6.6.6* I’ll say 7 to your 11 ### 5/5 — Best News & Weather Channel! *2021-01-15, version 6.6.4* Great channel! I love watching everyone 👍🏻🥰‼️ Dub’s dubs is my favorite along with Pet Pics. Great news people all day long! Great other types of shows too, like Kelly and Ryan, Right This Minute and TMZ! ### 5/5 — Weather *2020-07-29* They are too many people telling the weather you don’t need 6 or more to tell the weather there needs to be a change up and lineup You only need a few to tell the weather --- *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 2026-08-26.*