# WPRI 12 News - Providence, RI — user reviews > 88 indexed App Store user reviews of WPRI 12 News by LIN Television Corporation, rated 4.60/5 from 10,224 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpri-12-news-providence-ri/id488539287/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpri-12-news-providence-ri/id488539287.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8,144 · 4★ 1,273 · 3★ 388 · 2★ 133 · 1★ 286 ## What do users think of WPRI 12 News? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💖 Excellent investigative reporting - 👍 Quality news coverage - 🌟 Favorite local news station - 🙌 Reliable and accurate news/weather **Cons** - 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently - 🚨 Unusable after recent updates - 💤 Slow, clunky performance - 📺 Excessive ads and auto-playing videos - 🤯 Navigation/UI issues after updates **Commonly reported bugs** - App not loading any content - Freezing, crashing on launch - Weather forecast not working - Notifications and settings issues **Most requested features** - Rewind/replay video functionality - Improved iPad/tablet compatibility - Reduce intrusive ads and auto-play - Restore previous app version's features ## Newest reviews (17 of 88) ### 3/5 — Why the constant consent to terms? *2026-07-02* I love this app but two things really annoy me. The first is how long it takes to load. The second is every time I long on I have to agree the app terms. Why? Set it for once and done. That part is the most annoying aspect of the app. If these two issues were eliminated I give it 5 stars. ### 3/5 — CAN’T REWIND VIDEOS *2024-06-13, version 500.4.0* This is not a new app, I’m not sure why we are not able to rewind a video even 10 seconds… I have no other choice but to go on YouTube to watch stuff. Ridiculous… Might as well delete the app if that’s the case. ### 3/5 — Bugs *2024-02-12, version 500.1.1* App keeps closing out and glitching, ads lots of ads. ### 3/5 — By all means not perfect but gets me the weather most times *2022-09-22* App could be better if it actually worked all the time when it’s supposed to. I’ll be watching the live broadcast when it just starts and one story later it stops. Sometimes restarting it helps sometimes it doesn’t. By now you’d think the app had it together. Wish it would give me the entire broadcast the bits of it. When it works, it works. Frustrating! ### 1/5 — Won’t work *2021-10-29, version 41.6.0* I can’t load no feed. It will bring to the page and not let me scroll. I can’t use my app and it’s aggravating. Fix this!!! ### 2/5 — Glitchy *2021-10-22, version 41.6.0* While I love the content and format, the app is completely glitchy. More often than not pages freeze ### 1/5 — App is trash *2021-10-08, version 41.6.0* The app freezes every single time since last update haven't been able to use it cuz the app crashes ### 1/5 — The Worst! *2021-09-01, version 41.4.0* This, by far, is one of the worst news apps on the Apple platform. Slow loading, giant ads, videos that take forever to load and won’t close. I just want to read the local news, not be bombarded with unwanted, intrusive content and ADS. ### 1/5 — loaded with advertisements *2021-04-17, version 41.0.3* Awful app, loaded with advertisements! From the autobody app in the beginning to the lady with the low cut shirt baiting me to click. What a joke news WPRI is when all they care about is ad’s and not the news. ### 1/5 — Latest update: terrible *2021-03-17, version 41.0.3* You’ve turned an adequate news app into a jumbled, annoying mess. And somehow made the intrusive, repetitive Providence Autobody ad even more annoying. ### 3/5 — Hmm *2021-03-10, version 41.0.2* The last update did away with PiP, which came in handy for me. Maybe one of the other news sources for the area would look at this? ### 1/5 — 3/8 update *2021-03-09, version 41.0.2* Horrible completely ruined the app. Why do videos need to auto play ads every time you open an article? ### 1/5 — Losing stars lately *2021-02-17, version 40.35.480056524* I use this app everyday and lately all it does is crash and can’t read any of the stories. I hope you give a new update soon and restore the app for iPad . Very sad app lately. ### 2/5 — Difficult *2021-01-29, version 40.35.480056524* This web site is very busy and difficult to use. You are told on TV to check for further info but I never can find it ### 2/5 — Needs an update *2020-12-29, version 40.35.480056524* I have been having trouble with the app pausing and starting up again. I used to live in Rhode Island and would like to be able to see the news without the interruptions. Please fix it. ### 1/5 — Review *2020-12-23, version 40.35.480056524* Always enjoyed this site. Now TOO many ads. ### 1/5 — Commercials *2020-12-18, version 40.35.480056524* Totally interferes with access to the weather ...very poor design. The commercial just keeps coming back, then multiple screens appear regarding the weather. Please simplify your design ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Add an option to sign in *2026-08-23* Currently there is no option to sign in to your account to access the live video. There is an option to sign up and so you do. Then you receive an email that opens a page thru your email app in which you are signed in. When you choose the option to open that page in an external browser it brings you back to square one. You need to sign up again. That leads an endless loop. Would yall mind squaring that circle so I can access the live video? ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2026-05-12, version 507.0.0* I’ve had this app for years & this morning the app has crashed about 5 times just trying to watch the local news. Multiple times in the past videos won’t load & it keeps saying playback error. This app is getting worse & worse over the tears. Can someone do something & fix it! ### 1/5 — Terrible app and auto ad *2026-02-17, version 504.0.0* I refuse to open the app anymore. You’re always greeted by a Providence Auto Body ad and I will never ever recommend that place due to how intrusive it is. ### 1/5 — Poorly managed app *2025-12-30, version 503.0.1* Followed directions perfectly and it’s a no go, sign up again and again and again. How about you fix the app!!!!! Live stream Nonexistent ### 1/5 — Clunky, slow, crashes *2025-09-17, version 501.0.0* If you hide an interesting news notification accidentally by swiping it left, good luck with trying to find it in the app. ### 1/5 — Unusable on the iPad. *2024-02-26, version 500.1.1* Have used for years and was fine. Most recent update to “fix bugs and improve general performance” has made it unusable on the iPad. Unable to read any article if there is associated video. Have deleted it and moved to a different local news station. ### 1/5 — Bad Update *2024-02-18, version 500.1.1* Glitchy. Can’t load any other stories or go into settings to prevent auto-play forum happening. ### 1/5 — APP no longer working *2024-02-13, version 500.1.1* I used this app for over 11 Years. Over past week no longer works suddenly asking for info as to location & fill in zip code continue & press & nothing happens can’t get into App no news available Very disappointed my favorite news station no longer works Have to use Channel 10 this APP works fine To bad always watched Channel 12 for 30 years so in Winter when not home in RI No Channel 12 APP WPRI working ### 1/5 — New App *2024-02-07, version 500.1.1* This is terrible, I can’t get past the notifications and just use the app. When the screen asks me to sign up I don’t check any and then I can’t get back to the app. Guess I’ll be watching 10News ### 1/5 — What happened? *2024-02-03, version 500.1.1* Latest version immediately crashes when I open it. Please fix. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — My favorite station *2021-03-04* I live in SE MA & have watched your news & weather every day for the past 30 years! I love your anchors & especially Michelle! I also have your app on my phone & check in for your news & weather throughout the day. Your like family! Keep up the great work! Julie Woodson ### 5/5 — Quality reporting *2021-03-03, version 40.35.480056524* Excellent investigative reporting, thank you!!! ### 5/5 — Thank you *2020-12-28, version 40.35.480056524* This is help full to know the news ### 5/5 — Review *2020-12-16, version 40.35.480056524* I mostly watch your station as we get a lot of local happenings. ### 5/5 — Terrible *2020-06-29* I normally do not review apps but this one is terrible. I support this news channel so I figured I would download this app. Every time you use the app and you place your finger in the wrong location a pop up occurs and it brings you to a website it is very annoying. I will have already removed the app. When a pop up blocker has been invited I might install the app again. ### 5/5 — Thank you! *2020-03-22, version 40.35.290053029* Thank you for your hard work! We appreciate you being out there keeping us informed! God bless you and your homes! ### 5/5 — Fair and balanced *2020-02-03, version 40.34.380050597* I only read your news page because you do not bash President Trump. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Happy *2019-12-29, version 40.34.260049996* I use my app every day ### 5/5 — WPRI news *2019-12-27* I , feel that your news stories are the most ,accurate and informative . The weather forecasts are right on. I , really appreciate the updates on the weather reports.,and traffic issues , that may come up . WPRI 12 is the only news source ,I pay attention to . Thank you for all your hard work . Marilyn Alden 🤗 ### 5/5 — News you can count on. *2019-10-17* I have been watching 12 for many years and always find them very credible. I love interacting with the morning team they make me feel like family. --- *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 2026-08-29.*