Comparison

WFSB vs CT Insider

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WFSB

Stay informed with local news, breaking updates, and traffic information. Get comprehensive coverage of Connecticut's events and essential daily information.

Highlights
  • Latest news updates
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Traffic information
  • Surprise Squad features
  • Connecticut-specific content
Features
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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.

About

CT Insider

Access statewide Connecticut news, from local communities to statewide sports. Receive customized alerts, read the e-Edition, and enjoy text-to-audio storytelling. Offers puzzles and local guides.

Highlights
  • Connecticut news alerts
  • Customizable homepage
  • Sports coverage
  • e-Edition replica
  • Text-to-audio stories
  • Local guides and commentary
Features
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Know more about Bridgeport, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford and communities across Connecticut with the CT Insider app. Stay informed with trusted journalism wherever you are. - Get Connecticut news alerts and notifications, customized by preferred topics - Customize your homepage with local news from your community - Catch statewide high school, UConn and pro sports coverage, plus tune in to the GametimeCT high school sports podcast - Page through the e-Edition, a digital replica of the newspaper - Stay sharp with Puzzmo’s reimagined favorites and new puzzles - Listen to CT Insider stories with Everlit, a text-to-audio tool - Check out local guides and compelling columns and commentary SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the app, CTInsider.com and newsletters. Get 1 month free, then $14.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Current digital and print subscribers have unlimited access to the app. - Digital subscribers: Sign in to the app to access your benefit. - Print subscribers: If you haven’t activated your digital access yet, look for “Activate Access” at the bottom of the app welcome screen. PAYMENT: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account with the confirmation of your purchase and will automatically renew each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of your monthly period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.ctinsider.com/privacy/ TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.ctinsider.com/tos/ FEEDBACK: We want to hear from you! Let us know if you have questions or suggestions: appsupport@hearstmediact.com.

Screenshots

WFSB3 screens
CT Insider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WFSB at none against CT Insider's 2. CT Insider's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 17%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CT Insider sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. WFSB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WFSB against 4.6 for CT Insider. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of WFSB's written reviews are positive against 37% of CT Insider's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WFSB ships an update monthly, CT Insider every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
WFSB versus CT Insider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWFSBCT Insider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings)4.6 (4.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews36.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better4.7K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#102#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB106 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperGray Television Group, Inc.Hearst Newspapers

Customer experience

WFSB

All ratings13,197 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative73.5%

CT Insider

All ratings4,706 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative51.0%

User reviews

WFSB

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient app
  • 👍 Good local news coverage
  • 😊 Positive user experience
  • 🤩 Enjoyable morning show

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 💤 Outdated or slow updates
  • 🔇 Excessive ads and notifications
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

CT Insider

From 4.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to read news
  • 👍 Clean interface
  • 👍 Brings together local CT news

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not working/freezing
  • 🐛 Unable to log in/stay logged in
  • 🐛 Outdated/missing local news
  • 🔍 Poor search/sorting options
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

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 Insider

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Notifications don't open articles
  • Subscription issues/double billing
  • Compatibility problems on Android

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search by keyword
  • Allow saving favorite articles
  • Enable article commenting
  • Improve integration with email/website

In-app purchases

None

WFSB

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CT Insider

Subscriptions2
  • CT Insider Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • CT Insider Monthly2 Months trial$14.991 Month

Questions

Is WFSB free?
WFSB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CT Insider free?
CT Insider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WFSB or CT Insider?
CT Insider is rated higher. WFSB averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while CT Insider averages 4.6 from 4.7K ratings.
Do WFSB or CT Insider have ads?
Both WFSB and CT Insider show ads.
Which is updated more often, WFSB or CT Insider?
WFSB ships an update monthly, and CT Insider every 3 weeks. Most recently, WFSB was updated on October 20, 2026 and CT Insider on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, WFSB or CT Insider?
WFSB currently peaks at #102 in the App Store charts, and CT Insider at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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