# WHO 13

> Local news, weather, and sports updates with live streaming and interactive radar. (iPhone/iPad app by Local TV LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-13/id324711668 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 518 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-13/id324711668/reviews.md

## What is WHO 13?

News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WHO 13 mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time.

Stay informed, stay safe and stay alert with the WHO 13 app! Livestreaming newscasts, breaking news and all of the news, politics, weather and sports that Central Iowa depends on can be found in one place.  Watch every newscast and Hello Iowa! live on your phone or tablet.  Know what the weather has in store with our updated forecasts and live Mega Doppler-S radar.  Stay informed with the latest news and sports headlines from across the state.  

FEATURES:
• Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community.
• Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map.
• Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know.
• On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.

## Key features

- Livestreaming newscasts
- Breaking news alerts
- Detailed weather forecasts
- Interactive radar map
- Save stories for later
- Video reports from reporters

## What do users think of WHO 13?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📰 Local news content availability
- 🌦️ Weather updates and alerts
- 📱 Free app with no paywall
- 🎯 Clean and intuitive layout (in recent versions)
- 📡 Live streaming capability (when working)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive advertising
- 🎬 Poor video player performance
- ⚠️ Live stream reliability issues
- 🔄 Accidental ad clicks redirect users
- 📖 Autoplay videos distract from reading
- 🔊 Audio issues in videos
- 📱 iPad landscape mode not supported
- 🚫 Accessibility failures for visually impaired users
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔐 Requires account creation for some features
- 🌐 Outdated design in some versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or loading
- Black screen on startup
- Live video streaming cuts out mid-story
- App freezes while waiting for ads to load
- Video player won't pause or go fullscreen
- Weather data displays incorrectly (temperature equals precipitation percentage)
- Stories cut off or incomplete text display
- Unintended redirects to external websites
- Audio missing from videos
- App closes after tapping 'Watch Live'
- iOS compatibility issues after updates
- Landscape video viewing broken
- Static weather graphics not functional

**Most requested features**

- Rewind/scrubbing controls for videos
- Ability to pause or disable autoplay videos
- Separate local and national news sections
- Apple TV app version
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Improved video player controls
- Dark mode option
- Better accessibility features for VoiceOver
- Reduced advertising duration
- On-demand video content library

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/who-13/id324711668/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Potentially Dangerous Ads

*2026-06-11, version 508.0.0*

“Tornado in your area watch now - after this ad! “

### 1/5 — Ads are terrible

*2026-01-29, version 504.0.0*

I understand that advertising is required to make things profitable. But it’s so easy to touch the giant ads on the screen that your instantly taken to the webpage and have to constantly go back to the app. Kcci doesn’t do this. Be like kcci. I never understand why companies make things difficult for users, it doesn’t make you want to use your app.

### 1/5 — Who tv

*2026-01-15, version 503.0.1*

I should not have to make a nectar account to watch on the app.

### 1/5 — Very poor update

*2024-03-26, version 500.1.4*

Ever since the update, the weather temperature and precipitation chance are always the same. I.e. if it’s 38° out then chance of precipitation is 38%. No one is addressing this. Please fix!

### 2/5 — All mixed up

*2024-03-07, version 500.1.4*

Should separate local news segments from national news segments and shorten the advertising times.

### 2/5 — Seems antiquated

*2024-03-04, version 500.1.4*

The app doesn’t play video very well. Most of the controls are very different from other video players. The most frustrating part is not being able to rewind videos. If we can land a person on the moon, why can’t we rewind the video?? (That last part is in jest, but seriously I want the rewind button/scrubbing).

### 1/5 — New update

*2024-02-27, version 500.1.1*

I enjoy reading articles, and the new app makes that difficult.  It is so distracting to have a video autoplaying right above where you are trying to read.  I would appreciate the choice to pause the video, or not have it autoplay.

### 1/5 — App

*2023-03-08*

It will not show the morning newscast live on watch now.  If you get the nbc app it l will if you pay the 10 dollars a month.

### 1/5 — App won’t open

*2023-01-27, version 41.16.0*

I had my news app for years and now it just opens to black screen. I have tried everything. Uninstall and reinstall, restart and open and close. Nothing works.

### 1/5 — This app is not live

*2023-01-18, version 41.16.0*

There is no way any more you are not showing the live show very disappointed

## Frequently asked questions about WHO 13

### What does the WHO 13 app do?

The WHO 13 mobile app provides users with local news stories, real-time updates, and live streaming of newscasts. It covers news, politics, weather, and sports relevant to Central Iowa.

### What are the key features of the WHO 13 app?

Key features include livestreaming newscasts, breaking news alerts, detailed weather reports with live alerts and an interactive radar map, video reports from reporters, and the ability to save stories for later access.

### Is the WHO 13 app free to use?

Yes, the WHO 13 app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements.

### What devices is the WHO 13 app compatible with?

The app is designed to be used on phones and tablets, allowing users to access content on the go.

### How does the app help me stay informed about the weather?

The app offers updated weather forecasts, live alerts for severe conditions, and an interactive radar map, helping you plan your day and stay safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 510.0.1 — 2026-08-11

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 509.0.0 — 2026-07-08

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 508.0.0 — 2026-05-20

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 507.0.0 — 2026-04-22

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

### 505.0.0 — 2026-03-09

We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

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