# WSET ABC 13

> Local news, weather, and sports app with live streaming and breaking alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-abc-13/id396908145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/631472300)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 256 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.3 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-abc-13/id396908145/reviews.md

## What is WSET ABC 13?

The WSET ABC 131 News app delivers news, weather and sports in an instant. With the new and fully redesigned app you can watch live newscasts, get up-to-the minute local and national news, weather and traffic conditions and stay informed via notifications alerting you to breaking news and local events. 
 
•  Breaking news alerts and stories
•  Live streaming
•  Weather section with hourly and daily forecasts
•  Live weather radar and traffic information

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Live newscast streaming
- Local and national news
- Hourly and daily weather forecasts
- Live weather radar
- Traffic information

## What do users think of WSET ABC 13?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Local news coverage
- 👍 Useful weather information
- 👍 Breaking news notifications

**Cons**

- 👎 Frequent app crashes
- 👎 Outdated or missing content
- 👎 Poor user interface/layout
- 👎 Inconsistent updates
- 👎 Advertisements are intrusive
- 👎 Weather forecast limitations
- 👎 Inconsistent local news updates
- 👎 App not optimized for tablets/landscape mode
- 👎 Difficulty finding specific information (closings, delays)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening weather tab
- Weather tab won't open after update
- App won't open after update
- Live news broadcast freezes or won't load
- Error messages when trying to play live news
- Suggested stories are old and lack dates
- Cannot close pictures without closing the whole app
- App freezes and locks up
- News articles not displaying after clicking
- App crashes on launch
- New app won't open on tablet
- Advertising pop-ups
- Weather zip code resets
- Links don't work
- Videos won't play
- App shows only tutorial, no content on iPad 3
- App only works in portrait mode
- App defaults to Roanoke, VA
- Live stream not reliable, cuts out
- Cannot read headlines due to font size
- All content slammed into one screen
- Bottom menu customization does not save

**Most requested features**

- Restore previous app layout/format
- Improve weather forecast depth/accuracy
- Ensure consistent local news updates, especially on weekends
- Make app compatible with tablets in landscape mode
- Allow editing and saving of bottom menu customization
- Display dates for suggested stories
- Fix issues with live news streaming
- Allow enlargement of weather screen
- Provide worded weather forecasts
- Include local meteorologist weather reports

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-abc-13/id396908145/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Hourly temps returned

*2024-07-12, version 9.19.1*

Update- weather portion is working. App seems to be functioning well now, raised a star.
Update- since the latest update, weather tab wont open. The news app is okay. It is rarely updated on weekends, but does give some local news the rest of the time. On the weather portion, Hourly temps are returned but they do not go as far in the future as they did. I will continue to use this app . I use the weather portion almost everyday. We liked the hourly feature where you could see temperatures for each hour of the day. This feature is now not as extended and useful. Updates always make it worse. Just a note: i really dont want to have to load an additional app for the weather. That seems ridiculous and just crowds my phone. So no to that. I will use a competitors news and weather app before i do that.

### 3/5 — Hourly temps returned

*2024-07-09*

Update- since the latest update, weather tab wont open.  
The news app is okay. It is rarely updated on weekends, but does give some local news the rest of the time. On the weather portion, Hourly temps are returned but they do not go as far in the future as they did. I will continue to use this app . I use the weather portion almost everyday. We liked the hourly feature where you could see temperatures for each hour of the day. This feature is now not as extended and useful. Updates always make it worse. Just a note: i really dont want to have to load an additional app for the weather. That seems ridiculous and just crowds my phone. So no to that. I will use a competitors news and weather app before i do that.

### 5/5 — New review

*2024-06-24, version 9.18.0*

Enjoy reading what I’ve missed on TV news for central Va

### 2/5 — No dates for suggested stories

*2024-02-25, version 9.9.0*

If you read to the end of an article it suggests other stories, however they are usually weeks old.  This is especially annoying in winter when it announces an approaching snowstorm followed by the coldest temperatures of the season.  After checking the weather, I realized the story must have been from last month, however there’s no date showing when it was reported.  This problem seems to be consistent for Sinclair stations, such as WJlA-7 in DC.

### 3/5 — Hourly temps returned

*2024-01-12*

The news app is okay. It is rarely updated on weekends, but does give some local news the rest of the time. 
On the weather portion, Hourly temps are returned but they do not go as far in the future as they did. I will continue to use this app . I use the weather portion almost everyday. We liked the hourly feature where you could see temperatures for each hour of the day. This feature is now not as extended and useful.  Updates always make it worse.  Just a note: i really dont want to have to load an additional app for the weather. That seems ridiculous and just crowds my phone. So no to that. I will use a competitors news and weather app before i do that.

### 4/5 — Hourly temps returned

*2023-11-27*

Hourly temps are returned! I find the app useful and working for me. I will continue to use.

I have used this app often. I use the weather portion almost everyday. We liked the hourly feature where you could see temperatures for each hour of the day. This feature is now gone. Sadly, ruined by another awful update.

### 2/5 — Hate the update

*2023-11-26*

I have used this app often. I use the weather portion almost everyday. We liked the hourly feature where you could see temperatures for each hour of the day. This feature is now gone.
Sadly, ruined by another awful update.

### 2/5 — Can’t get to iPad version

*2023-03-15, version 8.6.0*

Can only get iPhone layout format only. 
This app is not user friendly at all.
Oh well, welcome your competition for thr area.
Wish you would stay current.

### 5/5 — fav news app out of the competition

*2023-02-07, version 8.5.1*

out of the competition in the area i like this app best

### 5/5 — Useless for live news

*2022-03-31, version 8.3.0*

I’ve not been able to see the live broadcast in a long time. I used to use it every day last year or more, but last fall it started freezing all the time so I quit using it and watching WDBJ, but I live in Lynchburg and would prefer to watch local news. Tried watching the past week or two and it would never load and play, it kept giving error messages. Please fix this.

## Frequently asked questions about WSET ABC 13

### What does the WSET ABC 13 app do?

The app provides instant access to local and national news, weather forecasts, and sports updates. It allows users to watch live newscasts, receive breaking news alerts, and stay informed about traffic conditions.

### What are the key features of the WSET ABC 13 app?

Key features include breaking news alerts and stories, live streaming of newscasts, a dedicated weather section with hourly and daily forecasts, live weather radar, and traffic information.

### Is the WSET ABC 13 app free to use?

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

### What kind of news and information can I get from this app?

You can get up-to-the-minute local and national news, detailed weather conditions including hourly and daily forecasts, and real-time traffic information. Sports updates are also provided.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.32.1 — 2026-08-18

This release includes some bug fixes in the video player, the story screen, and the gallery

### 10.31.0 — 2026-08-01

This release upgrades story commenting for a better user experience, and includes bug fixes.

### 10.30.0 — 2026-07-18

In this latest version, we’ve fixed bugs and made improvements to help the app run more smoothly.

### 10.29.0 — 2026-06-30

In this latest version, we’ve fixed bugs and made improvements to help the app run more smoothly. This update includes improvements to app startup, sign-in reliability, notification handling, and video playback.

### 10.28.0 — 2026-06-11

In this latest version, we've fixed a few bugs that you have brought to our attention. For instance, the splash screen loads faster and gallery images are no longer obscured by text.

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