2017-07-30
Worst App EVER
Fire entire IT team, unless it's outsourced. If so, fire them. If you want central OK news, forget this app! Slow load, stories don't load, barely any news support on weekends, and on and on - embarrassing!
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Description
Livestreaming, breaking news notifications, and all the local news you want from KFOR NewsChannel 4 in a fast, high-performance app.
Watch and read stories at the same time -- the video plays as you scroll. Be the first to know with breaking news alerts, and find out what's happening in your area with News Near Me.
Never miss any KFOR NewsChannel 4 news - you can livestream our newscasts right from your phone or tablet. Save stories to read later, and share easily to Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks.
Get a head start on your day with KFOR traffic and weather maps. Enter our latest contests and promotions right from your phone, and catch up on all your favorite segments from KFOR NewsChannel 4
What's New in Version 5.11.2
We've made even more updates to incorporate your feedback and keep your app running smoothly. Here are some of the changes you'll see with this release:
* You'll now see more stories when the home screen loads so you won't need to scroll as far to see all the latest news
* A new alert on the home screen that lets you know when you have new messages
* All your news categories are accessible directly from the menu
Seller
Name
Local TV LLC
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
5.11.2
Size
61.6 MB
Game Center
No
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 17+ for the following:
Unrestricted Web Access
Compatibility
iOS 9.0 or later
Devices
iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Air 2, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPhone XS, iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPod touch (6th Generation), iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad mini 4
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
2.5 of 5 (1,005 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2017-07-28
App Crash
Every time I scroll down to see additional news stories the app closes.
2017-07-28
Much Better!!
Love the new layout!!! So much easier to use and much more enjoyable!!! I'll be using it much more.
Haven't had it but a few hours , but so far stability is good.
2017-07-15
Love it.
Love it.
2017-07-13
Great App
Reliable source for information
2017-06-26
Going Elsewhere
Long time daily follower but I'm giving up. This app was very slow to load but you seemed to have fixed that. But it still crashes way too frequently especially on weekends and when loading wire service stories.
2017-06-16
I love this app
This app is amazing, especially when there is severe weather. I am able to use the interactive radar to track the storms every move. I'm also always kept up-to-date on all the important news. High recommend having this on your phone.
2017-06-07
My favorite news app
I love this app! I can easily read the stories I want. I can also easily see the breaking news stories! The updates have made this app even better! I can watch live broadcast of breaking news and weather. I only use the KFOR app for news!
2017-05-26
Amazing
Your the first and only app that I have ever had with the best news updates!! Plus weather and breaking news, thank you for that!!!
2017-05-22
Used to be good .....
Since your update on may 20 the app won't stay open. Constantly closes. Fix needed. Sooo frustrating.
update: when o when will u update this app? Freezes. Crashes constantly. Ads that I don't want. Videos play out of nowhere with no screen associated with them. That's just wrong. Fix it please. Of all the apps I use this one is horrible. Do you have competent IT people?
Constantly crashes. Ads constantly open. Videos ads play out of nowhere. Very annoying. Can't stand being forced to view all their ads. Used to be able to read the news. Now can't because it either crashes or puts up an annoying ad. Now with iOS 10 the app is even worse. Constant crash. Can't read even one story. Horrible app.
2017-05-19
First class weather, local news
Current, accurate and easy to use. My go-to when I get an alert or hear thunder. Interactive radar easiest to use of similar apps. Local (and some national) news pushed on alert without being annoying.
2017-05-02
Too slow.
I always get late notifications. The KOCO app sends the same news about 10 to 15 minutes sooner.
2017-04-07
Deleting now
Every time I'm trying to read a story, about halfway through the page just goes blank. Also, the app has annoying notification bubbles all the time that take several steps to remove.
2017-02-22
News4 app
I use the app regularly and have found it to be informative and handy to have.
2017-01-02
New update
I love the app BUT since the new update the app isn't working right. Very glitchy, videos don't play or stories won't load. Very upset when trying to read a news story 😳 OMG fix the appt! Still won't show stories
2016-12-30
Not happy
Show the 7day forecast with the wind for every day
2016-12-30
Works well!
Easy navigation! Well written articles.
2016-12-16
App appears to be hacked!!!!
This app used to be wonderful for keeping forewarned. Now it seems to keep popping up games to buy and taking me to pages I didn't request. Only way to get out of some is to force them closed by double tapping the home button. I've deleted it from my phone, but now trying to re-install it. See if that fixes it.
2016-12-13
WARNING !!!!!!!!
App has been Compromised by hackers, it takes you to App Store features kill game, has happened multiple times. Also the pop up adds are too much. Good Bye KFOR. !!!!!!!
2016-12-09
Ads hiding as News?
In the past I would check this app 4 or 5 times a day. Recently the number of ads hiding as news stories is ridiculous. It's has become a question of integrity. When a company unabashedly purchases space so they can present, and sell themselves, as a news story, your honesty in reporting has to be questioned and the people are not being served but used.
2016-12-06
Keeps crashing
Decent app, but it keeps crashing after you read about 2 stories and continues to do so after restarting
2016-11-30
Accosted with ads.
You think you're peacefully enjoying an article then out of no where an ad starts blaring out of your speakers. You scroll to frantically close it out. It's no where. That's in addition to the pop up and posted ads all throughout. Ridiculous.
2016-11-29
Terrible pop ups and unwanted App Store adds
Loved this app but keeps opening App Store for games etc. I've had for years, please fix!!!! I am very close to deleting.
2016-11-13
Needs improvement
This app is just terrible. It crashes quite a bit and has too many ads. Looking to read what's going on locally not get spammed with junk. And there's a pop up saying as an iPhone user I win something and there is no way to close the message so I have to shut the app down and reopen. This app is a mess - doesn't event deserve the 1 star.
2016-11-09
Useless
I used to love this app. It was amazing!!! Now it's a worthless piece of crap. It continually crashes while I read the news. Looking to 5 and 9 as a better form of resource. I have tried sending suggestions, but it keeps crashing. I would love to see this app work like it used to before they started with all the advertising. If I wanted an iPhone 7, I would go to the store and get one and if I wanted a crap ton Of advertising, I would watch the local evening news opposed to reading it. Get a clue channel 4, your app has become crap!!!
2016-11-07
Useless app
It freezes and crashes.
2016-10-06
Crash issues
I use this app several times a day and I enjoy it. However, I have also experienced the crashing issues and it's very frustrating. It's happening so often that I'm not wanting to use it. I had hoped the recent update would have fixed it but I was wrong. Please correct this issue as soon as possible.
2016-10-04
Crashes
Still crashes every time I use the app. Need to fix this problem.
2016-10-04
Warning: Spyware, Malware, Viruses
This app is totally hacked, and dangerous. It keeps opening Safari and trying to go to some obscure website. The app has been overtaken by someone trying to steal data or send viruses. This app is dangerous.
Warning - this app should be removed from the AppStore. It’s sends you to dangerous websites.
Do not use this app - uninstall it!
2016-10-04
I love it!
It's always up to date, loads quickly, and alerts me to breaking news!
2016-10-01
Crashes a lot
The interface looks great. There are a lot of interesting stories on the app but it crashes all the time for me. I'll be reading a very interesting story and then right in the middle of it, the app crashes. If the crashes could be fixed then it would be great.
2016-09-24
Crashes
This app crashes every time I open it to read the news.
2016-09-20
Crashes
I love Kfor, but I'll be in the middle of a good story and the app crashes. Please fix it!
2016-09-19
Crashes
It crashes a lot. You start a video on an article and it starts to load, but stops and closes app. It isn't usable.
2016-09-16
BAD APP - deleting it from my phone
Stories are good and usually has lots of different things and stories that other stations' apps.
But it crashes constantly and locks up my phone. Used to be a nice app to read and user friendly. Can't get thru even one story anymore.
Maybe too many ads??!!! Almost feels like spyware or viruses. I've decided to delete this app. Very very bad app, wouldn't recommend to anyone!
2016-09-13
Used to be great
Crashes constantly.
2016-09-08
App has problems
I agree with the other reviews. I love KFOR, but this app stinks! There are too many intrusive ads that get in the way of reading the stories. And they slow down the downloads and cause the app to crash while you're reading. Guys, you really need to fix these problems!
2016-09-06
Warning: virus scanner triggered by ads in this app!
Update: Notifications are just ads for 10 pm news, delivered one minute before airtime. Apple specifically prohibits this scam behavior.
Update: The ads in this app contain viruses! Warning! Do not use!
Completely unpleasant app, ripping off advertisers and creating a terrible experience by forcing (fraudulent) ads any time you tap, no matter where you tap.
This app should be removed from the App Store.
Advertisers beware, don't spend money here, it's a scam.
2016-09-04
Shouldn't be this hard...
I have never had a update without issues. Constantly force quits on me. I can rarely read a story or watch a video without being kicked out. Bugs galore. Deleted app and will be using another stations now. Your loss I guess.
2016-08-31
Good idea, but...
Was okay until recently.
Crashes constantly and also contains viruses. Has locked up my iPhone 6 several times over the last few days, so I deleted it. Hope they can work out issues with app so I can download a better, updated version. Guess I'll stick with my news 9 app for now. Never had any issues with it.
2016-08-25
Great!
I enjoy reading the stories for a quick look around OKC and the world.
2016-08-16
Okay
Still slow when stories load.
2016-08-16
Crashes
Crashes all the time. Too many ads. These issues experienced on iPhone 5se.
2016-08-16
Eh
The app is a good idea and kinda a lazy attempt, could defiantly be updated a lot more and needs to have some bugs or patches fixed. It's very slow and rather laggy and jumpy.
2016-08-02
I like it
It's a pretty good app I think. I don't have cable so this is what I use to keep up with the news and the weather and it works great!
2016-07-19
Ads taking over app
It's hardly worth the aggravation fighting through the many ads and pop-ups.
I have used this app for several years now, and recently the ads have gotten so bad that I am compelled to voice my frustration and disappointment.
I realize the need for revenue, but when KFOR's ads are more annoying than Facebook news ads, that is a sign they have gone too far.
I expect a legitimate news source to be more responsible with their advertising and revenue strategy.
2016-07-14
Clean and clear representation
Easy to read and presented well
2016-07-02
How do I give a zero star rating?
Used to be a great app. Now it crashes or locks up, hits you with constant ads, doesn't allow shutting off face book or Twitter ads within the stories. Great to awful=zero stars. Say goodbye KFOR cause I'm gone.
2016-06-12
Cool
Cool app dude
2016-06-07
Keeps me updated
Great app for news and weather.
2016-04-27
Ruined
This used to be my go to news app but now it crashes all the time and ads pop up in the middle of the stories and trick you into clicking on them. Also, Mike Morgan issued a 10/10 for tornadoes when everyone else was calling for mostly hail, citing his experience in Oklahoma, and he was wrong so he lost some credibility with me. Think I'll try News 9!
2016-03-20
Moore
Our family loves KFOR news! Always reliable and our go to source for news and weather.
2016-01-12
It used to be a decent app. What happened?
They fixed the auto rotate problem for iPad. The iPhone isn't too bad. But you still can only see one news item at a time on the iPad, unlike the old app where you could select from a number of items. I used to look at it on the iPad every day. Now I just look to see if they have made it more useful yet. Come on man, can't you guys see what you did?
2015-12-02
What the hell????
Are you kidding me? Channel 4 has reached a new low.......
I don't know why that it seems like all of these "new wonderful updates" are all about the same thing...... MORE ADDS TO
TRY AND SELL US S#!T WE DON'T WANT OR NEED AND JUST WASTE OUR TIME!!!!! But Channel 4 has stooped to trying to trick us into clicking on to the adds. Adds are designed to look like news stories.... Makes me wonder how much of what they report on TV is even legit??? But mostly, just makes me MAD!!!!
I will personally make a concerted effort to eliminate any viewing of
Channel 4 in our household......... Their are other choices!!!
So bottom line for me channel 4????.... this update backfired!!!
2015-11-22
Hate this update
The ads are mixed in with the news stories and look just like them. Because of the slow way the app loads and scrolls, it is very easy to click on an ad by mistake when you want a story. Clearly they've made the app bad for commercial reasons.
2015-09-23
Would be great if....
This app would be great if it weren't for all the ads. I wouldn't mind them so much, except they cut off the ends of articles.
I'll click on an article, get almost through reading it, and it just ends. Right in the middle of a sentence. And whatdayaknow, there's an ad there where the end of the story is supposed to be.
Smdh
2015-08-12
Needs to work in landscape mode also
This app needs to work in landscape mode also. Can't believe these days that a company or developer would create an app that only works in portrait mode. Please update so it works in landscape mode also!
2015-08-04
Stinks on iPad
I use news apps on iPad, the old app,was pretty nice, this new version is awful on an iPad.. I have my orientation locked, and this app comes up long ways.. Ugh, the screen is filled with 1 news story.. Too big... Navigation is not user friendly, and one thing a really hate is when you get an alert about a breaking story, click it, it opens the app and the story is nowhere to be found. Shame on whomever did the layout.
2015-07-29
Total Disappointment
After the latest update I am no longer using this app and have deleted it from my devices. No landscape mode on Ipad? That's a pretty big oversight. I have always turned to KFOR on my mobile devices for all my news and weather but now I'm forced to look elsewhere as the latest interface is frustrating at best. Please bring back the old app!
2015-07-24
One step back
The new interface of the app that was just updated within the last month or so looks nice for the news but the weather interface took a step back. The weather is the number one reason I have this app. Now I can't find the seven day forecast like they show on TV or on there website & the radar is limited more than before.
2015-07-14
Love it!
I love the new version, but I want to be able to see the 7 day forecast that is shown on the news. It doesn't have it on the new version. It also doesn't show it on the 4warn app. :(
2015-07-14
It is awseome
I watched it during the may 30 tornado
On the highway on my Iphone it is great but the stream could get a whole lot better I could not see the tracking of we're it was going and take the sub-titles off the seconds late now it has gotten a lot better flat simple and easy!
2014-03-10
Good but slow
Shows a lot of stories but very slow on the weekend. Other local channels still show late breaking news on the apps on weekends where kfor is behind. They show more stories during the week but don't expect much on weekends.
2014-02-25
Live Streaming Crashes
I love being able to take the KFOR live streaming with me. However, even with the newer iOS updates the app still freezes during commercial breaks and does not automatically restart. Please fix this issue with freezing. I depend on this as my local news source. Thank you.
2013-11-20
Weather info
Your weather is not very ergonomic. the picture is so tiny I can't even read it! and I don't want to see all those news articles below..I want to see the weather! I would also like there to be an external link when I click on the picture. also would like the screen to rotate in order for the picture to be even bigger.
2013-02-03
No !!!!!
This is definately not an improvement. I am and have always been (40 years) a loyal KFOR weather follower on my iphone during spring time or a severe weather outbreak, at work or where I cant watch on TV. This "radar" is not what you guys are capable of bringing to us, - Ive seen your app go downhill with each update. I think I may go see what the app is like at the Gary E station :(
2013-02-02
Not as good. ðŸ˜
This update is terrible compared to the last version that was out. The news section isn't bad, but the weather section brings this app down. It was an 4 star setup.. Now it's a 1 star. Please bring back the old format or update the weather section. Please!
2012-09-27
Won't work right since ios5
I literally use this app for news every day. In the past week since updating to ios5, 2/3 of the articles pull up to a blue screen with no article! I can't even use the app now
2012-01-19
Could be better
Needs to be a way to expand the pics on each story also when you have a title that says "just released video" of a certain story then it would be nice to be able to view that "just released video"
2011-04-17
Another iJunk app
This "app" is a joke. News isn't updated on the weekends, weather section has nothing but static images that have to be 'closed out' before going to the next, crashes regularly, etc. KFOR's webpage is updated more than this thing (which isn't saying much). The sole purpose of this app is obviously for KFOR-TV/New York Times co. to sell advertisements by supplementing their web ads with a new "target" audience, and they can command a higher rate for ad sales. Sounds good and I'm sure looks good on paper but this is a poor attempt at an "iPhone App"
Another data-mining app designed to collect viewer data for the TV stations market demographic. Disguised as a "news" app. Worthless-deleted.
2011-01-02
Not a bad first attempt...
It would be better if the seven-day forecast could actually load up. Live radar would also be significant improvement. Other than that, not bad at all.
2010-02-07
Okay, that's about it.
The news part of this app is updated every week or so. The sports section hasn't been updated since Jan 14th and today is Feb 7th. The weather is good for checking the seven day or the radar. There are days however the wearther section hasn't been updated. This is a mediocre app and if there was a better one for Oklahoma weather I'd use it.
2010-01-30
No current sports
I'm writing this review Jan. 29th. The latest sports update is from Jan. 14th. It's only local sports, and I know that in OK with two big XII schools, several other colleges w/ great sports, a pro basketball team, and outstanding high schools - there is a lot to cover. But if you're going to offer it in an app, update it more than 2x a month!!! The other amenities offered w/this app aren't great enough to outway the cons. News isn't latebreaking. Weather is just so-so. Don't bother taking up the space on your phone.
2010-01-25
Could be great, but needs work.
News and sports are not updated frequently enough. Weather is good but a better scrollable radar picture would be nice. 7 day forcast takes forever to load on Edge network. A faster loading page would be great. After all if you don't live in OKC or T town no 3G. Looking forward to an update.
2009-10-17
News and sports are never current!
The news is always behind. If you want current headlines for Oklahoma use Safari. This app goes days without updating the news or sports. I agree with others that the weather section is lacking. I never checked it because it was so bad. If they would keep it current I would reinstall the app.
2009-09-17
Great for local news
Please make the weather images able to be swiped to go to the next picture. You shouldn't have to close on the image and select the next one. I'd also like to suggest adding the morning forecast videos. It would be nice to be able to catch the forecast on my phone if I missed the news.
2009-08-01
Finally!
I'm so glad I don't have to get on safari now to check the weather! Thanks for the app! I had no problem or lag accessing the 7 day. I don't care about the news so much - I just wanted this app for the weather. I'm sure my husband will put the sports area to the test. We'll see what he thinks. Thanks again!
2009-07-13
Good, but not great, listen why
This app is a pretty cool idea, now I don't have to wait and see what the weather it like, same applies to sports and news. It's convinience is a plus and it's simple format is a plus as well. Down sides: it's weather forcaster for the week is not working well, it would be nice if I could see it without waiting for a long time. Another downside is the limited news, not saying that it's a bad thing we don't hear a lot of chaos here but I'd like to see more than just 15 stories. Maybe some more tricks and special effects would help this be more interesting and cool. But all and all it's a good app to have if you must know the news. So good job news channel 4. And keep working on this app and I'll promise you you'll do good, maybe save a life or 2.... Maybe....
2009-07-12
Disappointing!!!
The news is OK but the weather needs improvement!!! The 7 day will not load. That is the pits. Plus I don't like having To closeing one map to see another, put the swipe feature to it guys. KFOR is my favorite channel & i expected better from them. Really a let down that they allowed a app to be put out ther with their name on it that has so many problems.
2009-07-01
Good App
Needs to load mobile version of news stories instead of the full webpage. Needs swipe feature between weather pictures so you don't have to hit close every time. Overall a good app and worth having. It's great to have local news and weather!
2009-06-23
Great first version!!
This is a great first version! There could be a few changes like a radar overlay onto of a map, and some other tweaks but for the first version way2go kfor.
I can't wait for the second update.
2009-06-19
Pathetic and kinda sad
This app gives stories which link directly to their website. What's the point? After all, the phone has a browser for that. The weather portion is just a collection of current screen shots. Get the free Weather Channel app, that's way better. I didn't bother with the sports, but I'm sure it's just as pathetic as the news portion. Do yourself a favor and get the free AP app and Weather Channel app. Those actually do what they're supposed to do.
2009-06-14
Not Bad, Not Perfect
Neat to see KFOR has an app out, and it's a decent first attempt, but could be improved on.
PROS: Local News Coverage not found in other apps, displays pretty much all of the on-air weather graphics.
CONS: Can be slow when loading News stories, thumbnails on Weather Page are not real time and can make you think it's 70 and clear when it's not, no indication when Weather Graphics are updated.