WQOW 18 News NOW vs ECPD WI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WQOW 18 News NOW
Stay informed with local and national news, detailed weather forecasts, and comprehensive sports coverage. Access live streaming news, breaking updates, and video reports for West Central Wisconsin.
- Local and national news
- 18 StormTrack Weather forecasts
- Live streaming news
- Video reports
- Breaking news alerts
- Wisconsin sports coverage
- High school sports
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The 18 News app from WQOW has you covered on all things news, weather and sports in West Central Wisconsin. Find local and national news, 18 StormTrack Weather for your community, live streaming news, video, breaking news, Wisconsin sports coverage of the Badgers, Packers and Brewers plus local high school sports coverage.
ECPD WI
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"ECPD" connects residents to critical alerts and announcements that could directly impact safety. The app also provides services. You can find links to report a crime, learn about new job opportunities, answer questions about parking citations and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ECPD WI at none against WQOW 18 News NOW's shown. ECPD WI also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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.
WQOW 18 News NOW ships an update every 5 months, ECPD WI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WQOW 18 News NOW | ECPD WI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (336 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 336 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 389 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen Media Broadcasting, LLC | City Of Eau Claire |
In-app purchases
WQOW 18 News NOW
No in-app purchases
ECPD WI
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WQOW 18 News NOW free?
Is ECPD WI free?
Do WQOW 18 News NOW or ECPD WI have ads?
Which is updated more often, WQOW 18 News NOW or ECPD WI?
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