# KFOR vs First Alert 4

The clearest difference is ratings volume: First Alert 4 at 13K against KFOR's 1.3K. First Alert 4 also leads on chart position (#208 vs unranked). KFOR's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 14%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for KFOR against 4.6 for First Alert 4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Alert 4 has 13K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 23% of KFOR's written reviews are positive against 14% of First Alert 4's.

KFOR ships an update every 6 weeks, First Alert 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KFOR | First Alert 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kfor/id318424694/reviews) | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-4/id401082205/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **23.2% of reviews** | 13.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#208** |
| Size | 76 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Local TV LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/318424697) | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) |

## What reviewers say

### KFOR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kfor/id318424694)

Stay informed with local news and weather updates delivered directly to your device. Access top stories, watch reporter videos, and get real-time developing news. Plan your day with detailed forecasts and severe weather alerts.

**Highlights:** Top local news stories, Live video reports, Detailed weather forecasts, Severe weather alerts, Interactive radar map, Breaking news notifications, Save stories for later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Reliable news source
- 🗺️ Useful weather information
- 🎥 Live video coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding recent/live content
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐌 Slow and buggy performance
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Inability to view full articles
- Unreliable weather/traffic data

**Requested features**

- Improve live video/weather functionality
- Reduce ads and pop-ups
- Fix app crashes and freezes
- Provide better navigation and content organization


### First Alert 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-alert-4/id401082205)

**Currently charting:** #208 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with breaking news, sports headlines, and localized weather and traffic updates. Receive instant notifications for urgent alerts, even when you're on the go.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Sports headlines, Geo-targeted weather, Real-time traffic, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Loyal customer
- 🚀 Excellent weather coverage
- 👍 Best news in town
- 👍 Comprehensive and professional reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads interrupt story
- 🔇 Autoplay of video ads with sound on should never be default
- 🔇 Ads ruin app
- 🔇 Too many ads
- 🔇 Forced to watch ads

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Broken features and links
- Notifications not working as expected
- Weather information inaccurate

**Requested features**

- Option to increase font size
- Ability to control notifications
- Bring back the old weather app
- Ability to rotate the app to landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KFOR free?

KFOR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is First Alert 4 free?

First Alert 4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KFOR or First Alert 4?

KFOR and First Alert 4 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 13K ratings respectively.

### Do KFOR or First Alert 4 have ads?

Both KFOR and First Alert 4 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KFOR or First Alert 4?

KFOR ships an update every 6 weeks, and First Alert 4 monthly. Most recently, KFOR was updated on October 17, 2026 and First Alert 4 on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*