MyChamplainValley vs Fox 29 Buffalo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyChamplainValley
Stay informed with local news, breaking alerts, and detailed weather forecasts for Vermont, New York's North Country, and New Hampshire. Access video reports, in-depth articles, and interactive weather maps.
- Breaking news alerts
- Local weather warnings
- Regional forecast
- Interactive radar map
- Video reports
- Save stories for later
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News has never been more local than in the palm of your hand. The Local 22 Local 44 mobile app brings you all the top stories from our daily broadcasts, as well as stories developing in real time. Get breaking news alerts, local weather warnings, and your regional forecast from the SkyTracker Weather Team. From “This Day In History” to our cold case investigations, myChamplainValley.com is your source for local news that matters to Vermont, New York’s North Country, and the Upper Valley in New Hampshire. 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.
Fox 29 Buffalo
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The Fox 29 WUTV of Buffalo, New York delivers news, weather and sports in an instant. With the new and fully redesigned app you can watch live newscasts, get up-to-the minute local and national news, weather and traffic conditions and stay informed via notifications alerting you to breaking news and local events. • Breaking news alerts and stories • Live streaming • New weather section with hourly and daily forecasts • Live weather radar and traffic information • Completely overhauled app that is faster and easier to use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Fox 29 Buffalo at none against MyChamplainValley's shown. Fox 29 Buffalo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). MyChamplainValley'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.
MyChamplainValley ships an update every 6 weeks, Fox 29 Buffalo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyChamplainValley | Fox 29 Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (377 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 377 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | Nexstar Broadcasting | Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc |
In-app purchases
MyChamplainValley
No in-app purchases
Fox 29 Buffalo
No in-app purchases
Questions
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