AppCorpus
Market US

KXAN - Austin News & Weather

by LIN Television Corporation

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 30 Aug 2026

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What it is
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At a glance
  • Free to download

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Key functions

Function Availability Access Scope Evidence
Free app Yes Free Store published

Screens

App Store

13 store screenshots

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Pricing & paywalls

App Store

  • Free

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.7 10815 ratings · App Store

  1. 5/5The news that I watch!

    I love KXAN news! It keeps me updated on Austin and surrounding areas news. We were on the kxan news when my daughter Lana had to be rescued in the 2015 floods at bluff springs and onion creek. I appreciate the care and concern of the reporter. I think her name is Ashley but I could be wrong. She’s a young lady that I now see on the regular KXAN news. It’s was a horrible ordeal but we learned from it and couldn’t believe we made front page paper from the photos! It’s a part of history that will remain. I have the KXAN app and I wake up to the most current news. It’s great! Thank you for keeping me up to date. Love the channel. Sincerely, Andrea Hauger

    Miss Dre H · 30 Aug 2026

  2. 4/5Love the investigations! Wish app could be more interactive

    I really love how this news company investigates and finds tons of dirt that really needs to be uncovered in this town—!! It’s really cool and great old-school journalism (like it was before all the corporate crap got in the way like with the big news media outlets...) Yet sometimes I do wish I could comment on the story, and/or see how many other people are aware of the story (just a simple count of who clicked on it) and also find a way to follow-up on the story a little easier as we are often left hanging and have to investigate ourselves through the app to find the updates—-when news seems insignificant to some—-but overall, this is a great source of news..! I do seem to see tons of typos as well that are just kinda baffling in today’s auto-correct world, but ya know—not a big deal. Just a little weird:)

    BeeHarley · 30 Aug 2026

  3. 1/5Not worth it

    So far the 3rd party kxan uses for their app rarely updates it. A lot of times the app crashes. Well, it will crash or not respond after they show the same advertisement they have been showing for the last 6 months. I guess they haven't gotten the news that apps are where things are going. My wife lambasts kxan due to all their typos in the stories. April 2017. The app continues to prove the developers are clueless. More interested in displaying ads than displaying content. Just for grins attempted to play the weather forecast and displayed same ad thee times without showing the forecast. Thankfully there are other alternatives to a poorly written unsupported app. September 2017. Deleted this garbage app. The new redesign keeps crashing, no surprise given the past app experience. The app dev continues to not provide stability or seemingly care about anything. Wonder if the source is written on 2-ply perforated paper that comes on a roll, cause that's about all it's good for.

    Duntov · 30 Aug 2026

  4. 1/5App uses invasive tracking procedures

    I've been a long-time user of the KXAN News app by LIN News for staying informed about local news. However, my recent experience has led me to the decision to delete the app entirely. Upon installing VPN software, the app abruptly ceased to function, revealing its invasive tracking policies that prioritize surveillance over user privacy. It's disappointing that an app I once relied on for news has chosen to compromise user privacy in such a blatant manner. As a result, I have no choice but to remove the app from my device. This disturbing trend of sacrificing privacy for the sake of tracking is unacceptable, and it's disheartening to see it perpetuated by reputable brands. To other users concerned about their privacy, I cannot recommend continuing to use the KXAN News app. Instead, I urge developers to prioritize user privacy and security in their practices. Until then, I'll be exploring alternative news sources that respect my privacy rights.

    whitakerz · 30 Aug 2026

  5. 5/5My favorite news

    I like the anchors ,The in-depth studies and investigators, the weather reporters are great and I can always depend on them to stay with me in times of turbulent weather , I like the instant updates I get of things going on in Austin & area ... the only local channel I watch for the news. I must thank all the people behind the scenes that I can’t see that must be keeping everything also running smoothly. Keep up the good work & thank y’all ! ❤️🇺🇸 Betty Cutshall Lakeway

    bocutsh · 30 Aug 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Versions

App Store

  • 41.14.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 41.15.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 41.16.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 41.17.1

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 41.19.0

    If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.

  • 41.20.0

    If you're holding your device in landscape when entering an article screen, the video will no longer automatically jump into full-screen mode. If you're holding your phone or tablet in portrait orientation when you're on an article, then you can still quickly launch video full-screen mode by rotating it to landscape. We also fixed some minor bugs.

  • 500.1.1

    We’ve fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.1.4

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.3.0

    We've reduced the number of weather push notifications and improved their accuracy. We also disabled the floating player on tablets.

  • 500.4.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.5.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.6.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.7.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.8.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 500.9.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 501.0.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 50.11.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 502.0.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 502.0.2

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 503.0.1

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 504.0.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 505.0.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 507.0.0

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 508.0.0

    Introducing a new Vertical Video experience in the KXAN app, accessible via the Watch tab, delivering a modern, full-screen, swipeable way to watch short-form news and video content. Videos can be browsed in a seamless vertical feed with smooth playback and intuitive up/down navigation. This update enhances content discovery and engagement, providing a faster, more immersive, and mobile-first viewing experience.

  • 509.0.0 · 7 Jul 2026

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

  • 510.0.1 · 11 Aug 2026

    We've fixed some bugs and improved general performance.

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