WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston Summary
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston is a ad-supported iOS app in News by Hearst Television. Released in Feb 2012 (14 years ago). It has 14.5K ratings with a 4.57★ (excellent) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 62.2K monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Feb 10, 2026, version 523.
Recent activity: 55 new ratings this week View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Feb 3, 2026.
Store info: Last updated on App Store on Feb 10, 2026 (version 523).
WCVB NewsCenter 5 - Boston was last scanned for SDKs 2026-02-03. Below is the overview of third party companies detected in the app. The full list of raw SDKs, app permissions and unknown SDKs is available here.
Google
Snap
Alamofire
nanopb
Comscore
Firebase
Braze
Facebook
PubMatic
Appodeal4.57★
Ratings: 14.5K
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App Description
Stay connected to Boston with the WCVB Newscenter 5 app!
Be the first to know about breaking news, weather updates, and top stories in Boston and the surrounding area. With the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app, you’ll have real-time news, sports highlights, traffic alerts, and entertainment updates – all at your fingertips. Download for free today and experience news like never before.
Trusted by nearly 400,000 users across Boston and New England, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app is the go-to source for breaking news, weather updates, and more. Join the growing community today!
LIVE NEWS
- Get instant push notifications for breaking news.
- Launch full live newscasts using the Nowcast bar.
- Catch up on the latest newscast with On Demand playback.
- Stay updated with Boston sports results and highlights, including dedicated segments in every newscast.
REAL-TIME WEATHER
- Stay updated with current weather conditions and hourly forecasts.
- Plan ahead with a detailed 10-day outlook and weekend forecast.
- Zoom in to street-level detail with an interactive radar.
- Receive critical weather warnings and expert videocasts.
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
- Submit news tips, photos, and videos directly to our newsroom.
- Share stories easily via email, text, or social media.
- Explore local New England stories with Chronicle, the region's longest-running news magazine series.
- Stay informed with in-depth coverage of local stories and events that matter to your community.
- Keep up with the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, Revolution and your local college and high school teams with the latest coverage and highlights.
STAY AHEAD WITH WCVB NEWSCENTER 5
Whether it's breaking news, live weather updates, or the latest from the world of sports and entertainment, the WCVB NewsCenter 5 app delivers the information that matters most to you.
DOWNLOAD NOW AND STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY.
Although Hearst Television believes the majority of its news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, it is intended for individuals 18 and older.