# WSMV 4

> Local news, sports, and weather app with user-submitted content. (iPhone/iPad app by Gray Television Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsmv-4/id547745734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,011 App Store ratings · 146 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsmv-4/id547745734/reviews.md

## What is WSMV 4?

WSMV 4 News delivers the latest news, sports, interactive weather radar and video directly to your device.
Stay connected no matter where you go with more coverage for Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
Features include:

Local, Regional, and National coverage.

Real-time breaking news alerts so you can follow stories as they happen.

WSMV 4 First Alert Forecast

Contribute your stories, images, and video to WSMV News by uploading directly from your mobile device.

## Key features

- Local, regional, and national news coverage
- Real-time breaking news alerts
- Interactive weather radar
- First Alert Forecast
- User-submitted stories, images, and video

## Chart rankings

- #208 in Top Free · News (US App Store)

## What do users think of WSMV 4?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🌟 Great local news coverage
- 📺 Reliable weather reporting
- 🏆 Outstanding efforts by the team

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 💤 Outdated and unintuitive design
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Notifications leading to nothing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Streaming and live video issues
- Incorrect weather information and alerts
- Notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Improve weather forecast functionality
- Provide more customization options
- Streamline navigation and content discovery
- Reduce ad frequency and improve user experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 146)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wsmv-4/id547745734/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Latest update is a downgrade

*2026-07-19*

The news side took a big downgrade with the latest update. Looks like they outsourced it or turned it over to a AI beta version.  Also frustrating is getting stuck when ever an article turns out to be something Investigate TV. The only way off the page is to get out of the app and quit it. Now even the pop up ads are getting stuck with no way to close them other than closing the app. Also dislike how long it can take to get to the live weather during a severe event when timing of a tornado hitting is critical.

### 5/5 — Question

*2026-06-13, version 132.0.5*

Can y’all put the videos back on eather app weather or this one so we can watch the news that we missed

### 1/5 — Redo

*2026-06-02, version 132.0.4*

Not user friendly. Not quick or easy. Like wading thru mud.

### 2/5 — Latest update is a downgrade

*2026-05-28, version 132.0.4*

The news side took a big downgrade with the latest update. Looks like they outsourced it or turned it over to a AI beta version.  Also frustrating is getting stuck when ever an article turns out to be something Investigate TV. The only way off the page is to get out of the app and quit it.

### 2/5 — Is this a news app or advertising platform?

*2026-05-14, version 132.0.4*

Auto play of ads that are scrolled out of view is so lame. The company/person that is building this app is not doing WSMV any favors.

Update: now deleted. I’m tired of the ads playing just trying to read a headline.

### 1/5 — Turn off audio that plays when you try to read a story.

*2026-05-10, version 132.0.3*

Gonna have to delete the app to annoying when you try to read a story there’s random audio plan in the background. There needs to be an option to turn that off. None of the other news apps are this annoying.

### 1/5 — Ruined the app

*2026-04-26, version 132.0.3*

Put it back how it was. I know you have to justify your jobs by revamping the app periodically but this is really bad now. Delete

### 2/5 — Commercial

*2026-04-24, version 132.0.3*

Turn on your app  too watch whether or whatever gets into it it brings up commercial . Soon as  what I turned on it on why !! Did this but I turned it on and or it was just drop out altogether!!  so channel 2, channel 5 doesn’t

### 3/5 — Still less-than-desirable

*2026-04-21*

Despite my optimism that the WSMV app will become a keeper, there’s always something it that makes me delete it. Now it’s sound - there is absolutely no way to simply read a news article without something blaring from the page. No sound settings at all. Who does that?!? 

So as soon as it was “hello again, WSMV” it became DELETE. Maybe one day my optimism will be cured and I won’t try again. I certainly don’t see the point right now.

### 2/5 — No auto play

*2026-04-16, version 132.0.3*

I detest the auto play of videos on news stories! In fact so much so, I won’t use the app when I’m waiting rooms and such! Sucks!!

## Frequently asked questions about WSMV 4

### What kind of content does this app provide?

This app delivers local, regional, and national news, sports updates, and interactive weather forecasts. It also provides real-time breaking news alerts to keep you informed as events unfold.

### Can I contribute to the news?

Yes, you can contribute your own stories, images, and videos to WSMV News by uploading them directly from your mobile device through the app.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does display advertisements.

### What areas does this app cover?

The app offers expanded coverage specifically for Nashville and Middle Tennessee, in addition to broader local, regional, and national news.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 132.0.7 — 2026-07-15

Improvements to the video player, including addressing a crash that was caused by the player controls

### 132.0.6 — 2026-06-16

Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen.
Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices.
Video playlists now display all videos correctly
Improved video playback reliability.
General bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 132.0.5 — 2026-06-09

Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen.
Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices.
Video playlists now display all videos correctly
Improved video playback reliability.

### 132.0.4 — 2026-05-14

Improved how images display in stories and on the home screen.
Fixed an issue where sharing a story was not working on some devices.
Video playlists now display all videos correctly
Improved video playback reliability.

### 132.0.3 — 2026-04-06

Corrected the look of splash screen images
Added support for some embeds in stories
Addressed issues with some images being cut off in stories
Addressed issue causing users to not be able to share stories

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