# WSET ABC 13 — user reviews > 65 indexed App Store user reviews of WSET ABC 13 by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc, rated 4.80/5 from 256 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-abc-13/id396908145/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wset-abc-13/id396908145.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 216 · 4★ 30 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 0 ## 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news coverage - 👍 Useful weather information - 👍 Breaking news notifications **Cons** - 👎 Frequent app crashes - 👎 Outdated or missing content - 👎 Poor user interface/layout - 👎 Inconsistent updates - 👎 Advertisements are intrusive - 👎 Weather forecast limitations - 👎 Inconsistent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 ## Newest reviews (13 of 65) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 2/5 — New app update *2022-01-29, version 8.2.1* I hate the layout, too. Have mostly given up on trying to find things. ### 2/5 — Needs an update *2018-07-04, version 7.4.0* On my iPhone X when I open one of your pictures I have to close out the whole app to get the picture to go away , I am unable to click the x for me to close it out. ### 2/5 — What in the world? *2018-04-29, version 7.3.0* Every time I try to use this app it freezes up and completely locks up, I am so tired of this , love my news but might have to cancel this one. ### 1/5 — iPad landscape.....? *2016-08-09, version 6.11.4* How about landscape for the iPad Pro!? ### 1/5 — Bad news app *2016-02-21, version 6.9.0* I thought this app work u the latest and greatest as far as the news goes and it doesn't... This one of the worse news apps out there. And it definitely is not updated daily. WSET should be ashamed of themselves for not updating news on app more frequently. And I am definitely disappointed with this app and will probably be removing it from I iPhone very soon if they do not fix this issue very soon... ### 1/5 — Big hopes *2016-02-14, version 6.9.0* This app is delivered to you with high hopes and good up to date alerts, however it falls way short. The page can only be viewed one way which is unfortunate. Some articles are written past the screen, there are no up to date stories, the majority of items are video, the local news is not local and it is not user friendly. If you are going to have an app, do it right, not like this one. ### 3/5 — Would get 5 stars except... *2016-01-22, version 6.8.0* You can't access school Closings and delays! ### 1/5 — Hate the new version *2016-01-13, version 6.7.0* Hate the new version and would give it no star rating if that was an option. I have deleted it, I hate it. Links don't work, videos won't play, I have to keep resetting my zip for weather each time- it's no good! Please update it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Update *2022-03-30, version 8.3.0* Updated app as required & now it won’t open. I HATE UPDATES ### 1/5 — News 13 app *2022-01-29, version 8.2.1* I used to enjoy this app. I especially liked the offbeat news. I am really disappointed with the update and new format. ### 1/5 — Hate new app *2022-01-14, version 8.2.0* Dislike the layout. Difficult to navigate. Frustrating weather is not updated more regularly - now facing 2nd major storm since launch and the “Latest weather update” was 12 hours ago? Impossible to enlarge weather screen to see better. Was unable to find cancellations/closings during last storm. Looking elsewhere now for answers to my Lynchburg news feed….would love to come back…. ### 1/5 — Great update *2022-01-11, version 8.2.0* Lost WSET news and cannot get it back. Switched over to WSLS. ### 1/5 — Crash & Burn *2021-12-21, version 8.2.0* It is difficult for me to give a thorough review of the functionality, performance, or features of the WSET ABC 13 News app due to the fact that every single time I attempt to watch it, it crashes back to the home screen. This occurrence has not been mediated by attempting to do so on another device, deleting and reinstalling the app, or any thing else. Open this up for a shortcut back to the home screen. ### 1/5 — Can’t access *2021-12-18, version 8.2.0* New app won’t open on my tablet. ### 1/5 — What’s with all of the advertising? *2021-12-16, version 8.2.0* I was invited to upgrade and now advertising pop ups are happening. I will delete since I can go on the web and get my news ### 1/5 — Crashes *2017-05-05, version 6.12.0* Any time I open the weather tab the app crashes and I'm using an iPhone 7 plus... ### 1/5 — Update broke it *2017-01-14, version 6.11.8* Great update now I don't see any news after you click on the article. Do you all even test this stuff before you release it?? ### 1/5 — Latest update *2017-01-14, version 6.11.8* Freezes the app on my iPhone. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — New review *2024-06-24, version 9.18.0* Enjoy reading what I’ve missed on TV news for central Va ### 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. ### 5/5 — So far better *2018-04-01, version 7.3.0* I have to admit I use this app a lot for notifications and breaking news. Thanks guys. ### 5/5 — excellent news app *2017-07-07, version 7.0.3* This app is a hit. It has everything you want when it comes to news and everything else. When it comes to local information this is where to go. ### 5/5 — Handy app *2013-09-29, version 1.20* I use it to scan the local news. ### 5/5 — Love it! *2012-04-18* Way to wset.... Awesome app, five stars! Great graphics and quick Download speeds. You guys have came along way. Keep up the good work. ### 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. ### 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. ### 4/5 — Great App! Just one thing… *2014-01-10* The one slightly annoying thing is that they give the option to edit the bottom menu but if you do it doesn't save what you've edited. As soon as you close the app and reopen it the bottom menu is reset to defaults. Other than that, an all-around good, useful app. --- *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 2026-08-21.*