WINK News vs FreeportBuzz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WINK News
Stay informed with live breaking local news alerts and in-depth coverage from Southwest Florida. Access the latest headlines, weather updates, and investigative reports directly on your mobile device.
- Live breaking local news alerts
- In-depth local news coverage
- Live streaming
- Latest news headlines
- Weather updates
- Investigative reporting
- Local sports coverage
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WINK News, Now. Trust WINK News for live breaking local news alerts on the go: In-depth Local News Coverage in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte Breaking News Alerts Live Streaming Latest News Headlines Weather Updates Investigative Reporting Local Prep, FGCU & Pro Sports Submit a Local News Tip Trust the WINK News app to stay connected with Southwest Florida's News Leader.
FreeportBuzz
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FreeportBuzz is the community app for Freeport, Florida. Stay connected with everything happening in your town — local events, businesses, and community resources, all in one place. DISCOVER LOCAL EVENTS Never miss what's happening in Freeport. Browse upcoming community events, festivals, school activities, and more. Save the ones you care about and add them straight to your calendar. FIND LOCAL BUSINESSES Explore the Freeport business directory — restaurants, shops, services, and more. Get directions, view hours, and connect with the businesses that make our community great. COMMUNITY RESOURCES Quick access to the local resources Freeport residents need — government contacts, parks, utilities, and more. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Create a free account to save events and businesses to your personal list, available across all your devices. SUBMIT AN EVENT OR LISTING Know about an event or business that should be on FreeportBuzz? Submit it directly from the app for review. FreeportBuzz is built for the Freeport community. Download it today and stay connected to everything Freeport, FL has to offer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FreeportBuzz at none against WINK News's shown. FreeportBuzz also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). WINK News's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WINK News ships an update every 2 months, FreeportBuzz every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WINK News | FreeportBuzz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (31K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fort Myers Broadcasting Co. | Deck14 Studios LLC |
Bugs and requests
WINK News
Reported bugs
3 issues- App repeatedly resets to top of news feed
- Notification links don't take users to correct stories
- Streaming issues with 'be back soon' messages
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save/bookmark articles
- Improved search functionality
- Option to customize news feed/notifications
FreeportBuzz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WINK News
No in-app purchases
FreeportBuzz
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WINK News free?
Is FreeportBuzz free?
Do WINK News or FreeportBuzz have ads?
Which is updated more often, WINK News or FreeportBuzz?
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