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WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston

WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2012
  • June 22, 2026

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Hearst Television
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Access live local news, real-time weather forecasts, and breaking alerts for Boston and surrounding areas. Stay informed with sports highlights, traffic updates, and community stories, all delivered directly to your device.

✓Live newscasts
✓Breaking news notifications
✓Real-time weather forecasts
✓Interactive radar
✓Sports highlights
✓Submit news tips
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of WCVB NewsCenter 5. Based on 15K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great app
  • 🚀Awesome news and weather app
  • 👍Trusted news source
  • 👍Informative and interesting
  • 👍Excellent weather team

Negative things

  • 🐛Constant crashes
  • 🐛Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛Keeps going back to home page
  • 🔍Biased and political
  • 🔍Agenda-driven stories
  • 💸Too many ads
  • 🔍Lacks objectivity
  • 🐛Freezes and glitches
  • 🔍Misleading and sensationalized news
  • 🔍Unresearched information
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What's New in WCVB NewsCenter 5

5.15.2202

June 22, 2026

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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This app dropped -8 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

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Audio always on

I would love to give this a five star rating however when you click on a news story it almost always has audio- and it starts to play right away. It should give you the option to hit play instead of starting right away
1aga1aga

The Best in Boston!

As a long-time resident of Massachusetts, I have watched all three major TV news channels. Hands down, WCVB is the absolute best. When I need to find out what is happening I automatically turn to Channel 5. I have the app on my phone, as well. I love WCVB!
BeeblemomBeeblemom

Terrible

None of the videos play for me
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Like It

But the ads before the video clips are annoying.
Jaffer21Jaffer21

A great app for Massachusetts news

It’s a very engaging app with great coverage of all of Massachusetts. All of the anchors are lovely and affable on air.
PSEVHU119PSEVHU119
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Constant crashes

Bug

Returning to home page unexpectedly

Bug

Ads blocking parts of articles

Bug

Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Bug

Freezing and glitching issues

Bug
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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to swipe back to main page

Feature

Option to filter out Trump-related notifications

Feature

More frequent news updates

Feature

Ability to rotate to landscape mode

Feature

Improved navigation and user experience

Feature

Ability to skip ads after 15 seconds

Feature

Option to pay to remove ads

Feature

FAQ

What does the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app do?

The WCVB NewsCenter 5 app provides users with live local news coverage, real-time weather updates, sports highlights, traffic alerts, and community-focused stories for Boston and the surrounding New England area. It aims to keep users informed about breaking news and local events.

What are the key features of the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app?

Key features include instant push notifications for breaking news, the ability to watch full live newscasts and on-demand playback, real-time weather conditions with hourly forecasts and a 10-day outlook, an interactive radar, and critical weather warnings. It also allows users to submit news tips and share stories.

Is the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. While the description mentions 'free today' and doesn't detail specific costs, it is categorized as 'free with in-app purchases', suggesting that some content or features might be monetized within the app.

What kind of news and content can I expect from this app?

You can expect a comprehensive range of local content including breaking news, weather forecasts, sports results and highlights for major Boston teams and local colleges, traffic alerts, and community stories. It also features content from Chronicle, a regional news magazine series.

Who is the target audience for the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app?

The app is intended for individuals 18 and older who are residents of Boston and the New England region. It is designed for those who want to stay informed about local news, weather, sports, and community events relevant to their area.