# WCBI vs Smalltalk

The clearest difference is ads: Smalltalk at none against WCBI's shown. Smalltalk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). WCBI's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Smalltalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WCBI has 2.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WCBI | Smalltalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcbi/id434824975/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [WCBI-TV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/434824978) | [Kevin Carbone](https://appshunter.io/developer/885646398) |

## What reviewers say

### WCBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wcbi/id434824975)

Stay informed with real-time breaking news and weather alerts delivered directly to your smart device. Receive instant push notifications the moment important events occur.

**Highlights:** Breaking news notifications, Weather alerts, Push notifications, Smart phone and tablet compatible

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💡 Helpful for planning day/week
- 👍 Great news coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Live stream not working
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Weather features don't work
- 🐛 Outdated UI design
- 🐛 Inaccurate weather information

**Reported bugs**

- News not up-to-date
- App not working during bad weather
- Difficulty logging in/joining

**Requested features**

- Weather radar integration
- Improved live stream functionality
- Modernized UI design


### Smalltalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltalk-always-in-the-know/id6743642722)

Stay informed with concise news summaries on diverse topics. Engage with other users by adding and reading comments on articles. Listen to audio versions of summaries for a hands-free experience.

**Highlights:** Concise news summaries, Comment section, Audio playback for articles, Multiple topics covered, User engagement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WCBI free?

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

### Is Smalltalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WCBI or Smalltalk?

Smalltalk is rated higher. WCBI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Smalltalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WCBI or Smalltalk have ads?

WCBI shows ads; Smalltalk does not.

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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.*