# WFRV Local 5 News — user reviews

> 14 indexed App Store user reviews of WFRV Local 5 News by Nexstar Broadcasting, rated 4.60/5 from 1,301 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfrv-local-5-news/id644530769/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfrv-local-5-news/id644530769.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 974 · 4★ 223 · 3★ 63 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 28

## What do users think of WFRV Local 5 News?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great local news, weather, and sports coverage
- 🚀 Convenient app for checking news and weather
- 💡 Helpful for getting ready for work

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy and difficult to use
- 🔍 Lacking important features like full-screen radar map
- ⚠️ Outdated news and information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to enter zip code or hide keyboard
- Crashes and freezes on login screen
- Incompatibility with certain device settings

**Most requested features**

- Ability to enter zip code and continue without issues
- Improved weather map functionality
- Better integration with local sports teams

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Can’t get past settings

*2024-02-16*

Can’t open this app because it forces me to enter a zip code, but even when I do, there is no way to press enter or hide the keyboard, and there is no button visible to continue. I don’t know if they completely failed to test, or maybe it’s because of my type size setting, but the app is useless as is.

### 1/5 — Not my station any more

*2020-12-18*

Are used to watch channel 5 both for news and regular programming. However either dish or the station in their infinite wisdom to decided to take channel 5 off MyDISH.I would watch if I could. You people need to get your act together

### 1/5 — Don't bother

*2013-10-21*

Don't bother with this app.  I had to delete and reinstall to get past the privacy policy.  They don't bother to keep news current.  For example, 90 minutes after a Packer game ended today, the score is not on the site, much less any news about the game and this is supposedly a Green Bay station.

### 1/5 — Just OK

*2013-06-09*

I would first say to offer a .$99 version to get rid of the banner ads, but I don't think anyone would pay it.  This is local to NE WI right? Why are the Packers, Brewers etc not listed at the top of the sports section.  Would just make sense because most ppl would care most about the local teams.  Movies section is horrible.  No previews or clips available.  If not in app, why not tie to an outside site?  No need to reinvent the wheel, just make something that ppl would want to use.

### 2/5 — Weather map :(

*2016-07-21*

Disappointed in the new version of this app. The interactive radar map is much smaller and not as user friendly. I really preferred the full screen map not the little mini map they have now. When I open a weather app I want easy access to a full screen radar map. I will be using a different app.....

### 2/5 — Not as good!

*2013-07-23*

The only reason I use this app is for the weather. 
The weather function of this app is less than half the quality and simplicity of the old storm team 5 app!
I only watch CBS 5 for news and weather, but I am not at all happy with this app!

### 3/5 — President Trump

*2020-04-16*

Make sure you Broadcast every thing when he is on live from DC! All the good and positive work that they have done. A lot o negative ads and comments is what I see on local 5 news!

### 4/5 — Convenience

*2018-03-28*

Thanks for this Ap, it is nice to be able to check in on the news at my convenience.

### 5/5 — The Best!

*2020-10-06*

Best in local news, weather and sports!

### 5/5 — Channel 5

*2019-10-11*

Love your station/news anchors/programs so much so that when channel 5 dropped without negotiation from dish tv. Coverage:  I changed to Direct tv imagine that one!!! Keep up the great broadcasting!! You rock!!

## Most praised reviews (4 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — News

*2019-08-26*

Good response time

### 5/5 — WFRV Local 5

*2018-07-01*

Great application for news, weather, traffic, & etc. for Green Bay, WI.

### 5/5 — Thank You!

*2018-06-29*

Watch every weekday while getting ready for work. Keeps me informed as to what’s happening in our community. Love the easy banter between L & M!

### 5/5 — Good local app

*2014-06-17*

Nice!

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