# WFMZ vs CRIMEWATCH Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: WFMZ at 4.6 against CRIMEWATCH Mobile's 2.8. WFMZ also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 41). CRIMEWATCH Mobile's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

WFMZ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WFMZ has 15K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of WFMZ's written reviews are positive against 26% of CRIMEWATCH Mobile's.

WFMZ ships an update every 2 months, CRIMEWATCH Mobile every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WFMZ | CRIMEWATCH Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmz/id737832905/reviews)** | [2.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimewatch-mobile/id875155204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#207** |
| Size | 103 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/731062557) | [CRIMEWATCH Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/875155207) |

## What reviewers say

### WFMZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wfmz/id737832905)

Access award-winning news coverage from your mobile device. Receive breaking news alerts, view local, regional, and national news, and watch the latest news and weather videos. Stay informed about school closings and delays.

**Highlights:** Breaking News alerts, Local, regional, and national news, News and weather videos, School closings and delays

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great local news coverage
- 🗓️ Helpful weather and traffic updates
- 📰 Accurate and timely reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔔 Repetitive and annoying notifications
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing alerts
- Notifications not working consistently
- Difficulty creating an account

**Requested features**

- Customizable notification settings
- Improved search and content organization
- Option to disable auto-play videos


### CRIMEWATCH Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimewatch-mobile/id875155204)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This app connects communities with law enforcement by providing access to crime data from participating agencies. Browse arrests, warrants, cases, and incidents, and receive breaking news and emergency alerts directly from your local police.

**Highlights:** Crime data from participating agencies, Arrests, fugitives, and incident browsing, Interactive crime maps, Breaking news and emergency alerts, Anonymous tip submission, Push and email notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WFMZ free?

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

### Is CRIMEWATCH Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WFMZ or CRIMEWATCH Mobile?

WFMZ is rated higher. WFMZ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while CRIMEWATCH Mobile averages 2.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do WFMZ or CRIMEWATCH Mobile have ads?

WFMZ shows ads; CRIMEWATCH Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, WFMZ or CRIMEWATCH Mobile?

WFMZ ships an update every 2 months, and CRIMEWATCH Mobile every 15 months. Most recently, WFMZ was updated on November 4, 2026 and CRIMEWATCH Mobile on November 6, 2026.

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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.*