“Downloaded to give 1 star and uninstall. I don't want a 9 news app. I just want to go to the webpage. The 9 news webpage suddenly pops up a full screen ad to download the app and is obnoxious. It only reaffirms that I will never use the…”
Public review signal · 400 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
3.4 ★6,315 ratings
100K+Downloads
4+Age rating
—App size
FreeIn-app purchases
About this app
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather in Denver on the all-new 9NEWS app from KUSA.
Our app features the latest breaking news that impacts you and your family, interactive weather and radar, and live video from our newscasts and local events.
LOCAL & BREAKING NEWS • Receive real-time notifications for breaking news • Read the latest news as it happens in your area • Explore exclusive investigative stories • Browse photos, news clips, and raw video
LOCAL WEATHER • Daily and hourly forecasts for your city • The latest forecasts from our meteorologists • Interactive radar maps • Automated hyperlocal severe weather alerts
LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video newscasts and breaking news from 9NEWS
PERSONALIZATION • Discover and dive into topics that matter to you • Favorite topics to receive personalized updates…
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Independent evidence report
Evidence and review signals
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What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
Under 65% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Graded bands · predicate set 1.4 · how these are measured
What the analysis found
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Aggressive ad load7 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
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“App won't open 90% of the time and when it does it doesn't take me to the article and way too many adds! I'm removing this app and finding a new news station.”
“the latest update is terrible. can't read articles anymore it forces you to watch a video of the report.”
Assessment & version history
App changes and Appworthy events in one timeline.
Store listing updated to version 50.28.2.
What this app sells
Useful store-disclosed pricing, kept below the app listing.
Business modelFree
Prices and terms as disclosed by the store listing.