# WBRZ.com vs BRPD Alerts

The clearest difference is rating: WBRZ.com at 3.5 against BRPD Alerts's 3.0. WBRZ.com also leads on ratings volume (99 vs 2) and chart position (#207 vs unranked). BRPD Alerts's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

WBRZ.com holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WBRZ.com has 99 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WBRZ.com | BRPD Alerts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brpd-alerts/id1581852797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruby Shore Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472786955) | [City of Baton Rouge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470136957) |

## What reviewers say

### WBRZ.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Get the latest news, sports, and weather updates for Baton Rouge and Southeast Louisiana. Access breaking news, severe weather alerts, and on-demand content 24/7. Features include interactive weather maps and local sports coverage.

**Highlights:** Continuous news updates, On-demand news videos and weather forecasts, Interactive weather radar and maps, Local sports stories and scores, Breaking news alerts, Severe weather notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Always on the dime with news
- ❤️ National Anthem added
- 📺 Great job with HD antennas
- 🚀 Useful app, easy to navigate
- ✅ Works alright, better than alternatives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage app, won't connect
- 😩 Too many ads interrupting
- 😫 Watch too many ads for news
- 🗣️ She speaks way too fast
- 💥 Keeps crashing when streaming

**Reported bugs**

- Won't connect to ROKU
- App keeps crashing when streaming to Google TV
- Live stream not reliable, often down for a week
- Works well on iPhone but not on Fire Stick
- Clicking on notification takes to main news screen instead of story

**Requested features**

- Select news, sport, and/or weather alerts
- Fix accessibility bugs for visually impaired users
- Enable multitasking
- Replace Video with Continuous News in toolbar
- Customize toolbar


### BRPD Alerts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brpd-alerts/id1581852797)

Receive direct information from the Baton Rouge Police Department, including crime, public safety, and traffic alerts. Stay informed about important community updates.

**Highlights:** Crime alerts, Public safety alerts, Emergency alerts, Traffic alerts, Direct information delivery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WBRZ.com free?

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

### Is BRPD Alerts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WBRZ.com or BRPD Alerts?

WBRZ.com is rated higher. WBRZ.com averages 3.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while BRPD Alerts averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WBRZ.com or BRPD Alerts have ads?

Neither WBRZ.com nor BRPD Alerts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WBRZ.com or BRPD Alerts?

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and BRPD Alerts every 6 weeks. Most recently, WBRZ.com was updated on September 5, 2026 and BRPD Alerts on September 17, 2026.

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