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Best 13News Now Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the 13news now category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top 13News Now Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
113News Now - WVEC13News Now - WVECFree4.8★ (9.6K)YesNoOct 2026
213 Action News13 Action NewsFree2.5★ (365)YesNoOct 2026
3ABC13 Houston News & WeatherABC13 Houston News & WeatherFree4.7★ (49K)YesNoOct 2026
4Indianapolis News from 13 WTHRIndianapolis News from 13 WTHRFree4.8★ (28K)YesNoOct 2026
513 NEWS KOLD13 NEWS KOLDFree4.4★ (3.2K)YesNoOct 2026
6WHO 13WHO 13Free4.5★ (518)YesNoOct 2026
713NOW - WMBB News 1313NOW - WMBB News 13Free4.7★ (1.9K)YesNoOct 2026
8WVTM 13 - BirminghamWVTM 13 - BirminghamFree4.6★ (2.5K)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for 13News Now

13News Now - WVEC#1

13News Now - WVEC by Tegna Inc.

Breaking news & video
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.8😊(9.6K ratings)
FreeAds
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Get breaking news, interactive weather forecasts, and live video updates for the Hampton Roads area. Receive real-time notifications, explore investigative stories, and personalize your news feed with topics that matter to you.

What We Love

  • 👍 Friendly and informative news team
  • 🚀 Timely news and weather updates
  • 💡 Helpful breaking news alerts
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Accurate weather forecasts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Notifications not working as expected
13 Action News#2

13 Action News by Gray Television Group, Inc.

Strong Contender
📡 News
2.5😞(365 ratings)
FreeAds
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Stay informed with the latest news and weather for northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Access breaking news livestreams, digital exclusives, local and national headlines, and video content.

What We Love

  • 📰 Local news and weather information
  • 🔔 Push notifications for breaking news and alerts
  • 📱 Available on multiple platforms (iOS, Android)
  • ⚡ Quick access to current events

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ⚠️ Forced video ads before accessing content
  • 🔄 App won't open or load properly
  • 📰 Outdated news stories not regularly updated
  • 🎯 Notifications don't link to actual stories
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
  • 📝 Poor spelling and grammar in articles
  • 🎬 Video playback issues and buffering
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and poor user interface
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🎨 Ads overlapping and covering article text
  • 📍 GPS/location features not working properly
  • 🌦️ Weather app separated from news app
  • 📱 Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
ABC13 Houston News & Weather#3

ABC13 Houston News & Weather by Disney

Watch Live News & Local Shows
Worth Considering
📡 News
4.7😐(49K ratings)
FreeAds
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Stay informed with breaking news and weather alerts tailored to your interests. Stream live news 24/7, watch missed newscasts, and get personalized updates on local stories and events.

What We Love

  • 📺 Great news station
  • 💙 Loyal viewer
  • 🔍 Informative and accurate news

Room to Improve

  • 🤖 Biased reporting
  • 🔍 Lacking in-depth coverage
  • 🔍 Too many ads and notifications
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🤖 Slanted political coverage

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FAQ about 13News Now

What are the best 13news now apps for iPhone?
13News Now - WVEC tops our 13news now apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 9.6K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top 13news now apps we rank are free to download, including 13News Now - WVEC and 13 Action News.
13News Now - WVEC shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ 13news now apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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