# CBS — Watch New Episodes & Live TV

> Watch CBS shows, live TV, news, and sports for free. (iPhone/iPad app by CBS Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs/id1540866664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CBS Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/295669712)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 71,133 App Store ratings · 673 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17 · 124 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs/id1540866664/reviews.md

## What is CBS?

With the new CBS app you can watch the latest episodes of your favorite CBS shows for free at your convenience, no log-in required to instantly stream anytime, on any device. You also have the option to sign in with your cable provider to access full seasons and stream Live TV from your local CBS station including live news, sports, entertainment, and can’t-miss live events like The Grammy Awards, NCAA March Madness, NFL on CBS and more. All for free, no additional subscription or monthly fee required.
 
App Features:
• No credit card or subscription required to watch new episodes
• Stream full episodes for free
• Watch your favorite shows anywhere, on any device
• Latest episodes available for next-day streaming*
• Option to sign in with your cable provider to stream live TV and access full seasons of CBS shows

*Live TV includes commercials and select shows have promotional interruptions. Downloaded content is accessible for earlier of 30 days from date of download or 48 hours from start of playback. Content availability subject to change. Please note use of the CBS app is limited to the United States. CBS promotional offers for new subscribers only. Live TV subject to availability. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Other restrictions apply.

Your subscription will automatically renew after any applicable promotional period and your Apple ID account will be charged the subscription price on a recurring basis until you cancel.  You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings.  If you cancel your subscription, the cancellation will go into effect at the end of your current subscription period, as applicable. You will have continued access to the CBS Service for the remainder of your paid subscription period.

Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

CBS App Terms of Use:
https://www.viacomcbs.legal/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use

Paramount Privacy Policy:
https://privacy.paramount.com/policy

Minors' Privacy Policy:
https://privacy.paramount.com/childrens

Do Not Sell My Personal Information:
https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/donotsell

## Key features

- Stream new episodes for free
- No login required for new episodes
- Watch on any device
- Next-day episode streaming
- Live TV with cable provider login
- Access full seasons

## Chart rankings

- #110 in Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of CBS?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 High-quality content
- 👍 Convenient app experience
- 💡 Useful features like live TV and on-demand shows
- 🙌 Consistent and reliable performance

**Cons**

- 🚫 Region restrictions preventing access in certain countries
- 📺 Too many commercials interrupting viewing experience
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fatal errors when trying to watch shows
- Playback issues like freezing, restarting, and losing progress
- Compatibility problems on certain devices and platforms

**Most requested features**

- Resume playback from where user left off
- Expand content availability globally
- Reduce number of commercials or provide ad-free option
- Improve search functionality and content organization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 673)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbs/id1540866664/reviews.md

### 1/5 — .

*2026-08-24, version 16.0.1*

Worst app ever! It crashes at least 6 times watching a 1hr show.

### 5/5 — Jonathan

*2026-08-24, version 16.0.1*

Jonathan

### 3/5 — Catchup

*2026-08-20, version 16.0.1*

It’s nice I can catchup if I miss 5 minutes of my show here or there but to have to watch 20 minutes of commercials I’ve already seen for my 5 minutes missed is ridiculous!!!!

### 2/5 — Fatal Error

*2026-08-18, version 16.0.1*

CBS doesn’t really care about this app. Just give you enough, followed with Fatal Error. Bet you don’t see that on paramount plus there full stream paying app. 😂
Just another reason to not watch there shows.

### 1/5 — Way too many ads

*2026-08-14, version 16.0.1*

An obnoxious amount of ads

### 5/5 — CBS

*2026-08-13, version 16.0.1*

Love being able to catch up on my stories when I miss them young and the restless & Bold and 
the Beautiful

### 1/5 — The app freezes every time there’s an advertisement playing.

*2026-08-09, version 16.0.0*

The app freezes every time there’s an advertisement playing.

### 5/5 — This Beloved CBS app

*2026-08-03, version 16.0.0*

The CBS app is great and Paramount Plus

### 3/5 — I am not satisfied with paramount plus

*2026-08-02, version 16.0.0*

I was gonna watch primate in the movie only has a trailer on there so I’m trying to figure out what going on why is it not on paramount plus

### 3/5 — Drops Live Channels

*2026-07-21, version 16.0.0*

Worked great at first but constantly drops the local channels every other week now on Roku. Tried all of the troubleshooting, just have to wait until it decides to come back up for you

## Frequently asked questions about CBS

### What can I watch on the CBS app?

You can watch the latest episodes of your favorite CBS shows for free without a login. By signing in with your cable provider, you can also access full seasons and stream live TV from your local CBS station, including news, sports, and major live events.

### Do I need a subscription to use the CBS app?

No, you do not need a credit card or subscription to watch new episodes. All new episodes are available to stream for free. However, to access live TV and full seasons, you will need to sign in with your cable provider.

### Is the CBS app available on all devices?

Yes, you can watch your favorite shows anywhere, on any device. The app is designed for convenient streaming across multiple platforms.

### What are the benefits of signing in with a cable provider?

Signing in with your cable provider unlocks access to stream live TV from your local CBS station. This includes live news, sports, entertainment, and major live events. You will also gain access to stream full seasons of CBS shows.

### Is the CBS app free to use?

Watching new episodes is completely free and does not require a login or subscription. Live TV and full seasons are also available for free when you sign in with your existing cable provider. There is no additional subscription or monthly fee required for these features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 16.0.1 — 2026-08-13

Fixes to marquee, tracking, and the schedule tab

### 16.0.0 — 2026-06-08

Improved performance and new localized enhancements for live sports events.

### 15.6.1 — 2026-04-28

Added Minors' Privacy Policy links to app store Desc

### 15.6.0 — 2025-11-19

Minor bug fixes and updates.

### 15.5.0 — 2025-10-20

Bug Fixes

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*