WFSB vs CT Prepares
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WFSB
Stay informed with local news, breaking updates, and traffic information. Get comprehensive coverage of Connecticut's events and essential daily information.
- Latest news updates
- Breaking news alerts
- Traffic information
- Surprise Squad features
- Connecticut-specific content
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Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're your source for the latest news including Connecticut's only breaking news, traffic, Surprise Squad, and all the info you need to make it through your day.
CT Prepares
Access emergency information and alerts on your mobile device. Create emergency kits, customize family communication plans, and view preparation guides. Receive real-time notifications and locate essential services.
- Interactive emergency kits
- Customizable family communication plans
- Emergency preparation guides
- Real-time notification alerts
- Locate emergency services
- View emergency news and weather
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The Connecticut Emergency Preparedness Mobile Application will allow Connecticut residents to access emergency information and alerts on the go in the event of an emergency. Connecticut residents would be able to create interactive emergency kits, customize family communication plans, and view preparation guides on what to do in an emergency all from their mobile device. The Emergency Preparedness Mobile Application will integrate with a phone’s text messaging, email, and social networking, allowing residents to inform family members when they are safe. Real-time notifications can be sent directly to the device providing up-to-the-minute information for residents. Links to Emergency needs such as shelters, food, and assistance will be at hand. The application will allow users to: • Create interactive checklists Prepare a family plan • Notify emergency personnel • View preparation guides for different emergencies • Sign up for alerts • Contact family members • View emergency news and events • Locate emergency services • View weather
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CT Prepares at none against WFSB's shown. CT Prepares also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). WFSB's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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.
WFSB holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WFSB has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of WFSB's written reviews are positive against 0% of CT Prepares's.
WFSB ships an update monthly, CT Prepares every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WFSB | CT Prepares |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 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 | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | NICUSA LLC |
Customer experience
WFSB
CT Prepares
Bugs and requests
WFSB
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Blank screens and loading problems
- Unreliable weather and traffic updates
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable notification settings
- Improved live stream functionality
- Better archiving of news stories
- More positive/uplifting news coverage
CT Prepares
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WFSB
No in-app purchases
CT Prepares
No in-app purchases
Questions
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