WFSB vs Backus Nurses
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.
Backus Nurses
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Backus Nurses is the official mobile application of the Backus Federation of Nurses, Local 5149. It provides Backus Nurses members with a tool to connect with their union and stay informed about union activities and updates. Members can access essential resources, such as contracts and important documents (if available), related to their rights in the workplace. The app also keeps members updated on major events and provides useful information about their rights and responsibilities as union members.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Backus Nurses at none against WFSB's shown. Backus Nurses also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). WFSB's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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.
WFSB ships an update monthly, Backus Nurses every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WFSB | Backus Nurses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gray Television Group, Inc. | Prometheus Labor Communications, Inc. |
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
Backus Nurses
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WFSB
No in-app purchases
Backus Nurses
No in-app purchases
