# WBRZ.com vs FOX 8 WVUE Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: FOX 8 WVUE Mobile at 4.5 against WBRZ.com's 3.5. FOX 8 WVUE Mobile also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 102). WBRZ.com's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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.

FOX 8 WVUE Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FOX 8 WVUE Mobile has 4.1K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of WBRZ.com's written reviews are positive against 23% of FOX 8 WVUE Mobile's.

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, FOX 8 WVUE Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WBRZ.com | FOX 8 WVUE Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wbrzcom/id355596674/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-8-wvue-mobile/id521130030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **23.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ruby Shore Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472786955) | [Gray Television Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/416888140) |

## What reviewers say

### WBRZ.com

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

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, Vision Pro support

**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


### FOX 8 WVUE Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-8-wvue-mobile/id521130030)

Access live newscasts and on-demand video from WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans. Stay updated with local news, sports, and trending topics.

**Highlights:** Watch LIVE newscasts, On-demand video, Local news, Sports updates, New Orleans topics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Great news coverage
- 👍 Reliable and dependable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📺 Poor video playback
- 🔔 Unwanted notifications

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Notifications not working
- Video playback issues

**Requested features**

- More local news and weather
- Improved app performance
- Better organization and layout
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WBRZ.com free?

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

### Is FOX 8 WVUE Mobile free?

FOX 8 WVUE Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WBRZ.com or FOX 8 WVUE Mobile?

FOX 8 WVUE Mobile is rated higher. WBRZ.com averages 3.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while FOX 8 WVUE Mobile averages 4.5 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do WBRZ.com or FOX 8 WVUE Mobile have ads?

FOX 8 WVUE Mobile shows ads; WBRZ.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, WBRZ.com or FOX 8 WVUE Mobile?

WBRZ.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and FOX 8 WVUE Mobile monthly. Most recently, WBRZ.com was updated on November 6, 2026 and FOX 8 WVUE Mobile on November 3, 2026.

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