WSAV NOW vs OPA Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WSAV NOW
Stay informed with local news, weather, and sports updates delivered directly to your device. Access top stories from daily broadcasts and real-time developing news. Features include video reports, detailed weather forecasts, interactive radar, and breaking news alerts.
- Top local news stories
- Real-time developing news
- Video reports from reporters
- Detailed weather forecasts
- Interactive radar map
- Breaking news alerts
- Save stories for later
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News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The WSAV NOW mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. The WSAV NOW app is On Your Side with more news, more weather and more video. It's everything you love about WSAV News 3 right at your fingertips. The WSAV NOW app provides the latest news, sports and weather coverage for Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head, South Carolina. FEATURES: • Watch video of your trusted reporters on the scene, and read revealing articles on what's going on in your community. • Plan your day and week with detailed weather reports, live alerts of severe conditions, and an interactive radar map. • Optional alerts on breaking news keep you in the know. • On the go? Save stories for later to access at your convenience.
OPA Connect
Stay informed and connected with fellow members of the Ottawa Police Association. Receive updates on important changes and engage with your community.
- Member updates
- Community connection
- Important changes notifications
- News feed
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The OPA Connect app is designed to help Ottawa Police Association members keep in touch and up to date on changes that affect them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WSAV NOW at 73% against OPA Connect's 0%. WSAV NOW also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months). OPA Connect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
WSAV NOW ships an update every 6 weeks, OPA Connect every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WSAV NOW | OPA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Media General | Code Allies |
Customer experience
WSAV NOW
OPA Connect
Bugs and requests
WSAV NOW
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Forced app updates causing issues
Requested features
4 requests- Improved weather radar with timeline
- Customizable news feed
- Integration with traffic apps like Waze
- Reduced ad frequency
OPA Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WSAV NOW
No in-app purchases
OPA Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WSAV NOW free?
Is OPA Connect free?
Do WSAV NOW or OPA Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, WSAV NOW or OPA Connect?
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