# Detroit PBS > Watch Detroit PBS on demand and view live schedules for all stations. (iPhone/iPad app by DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detroit-pbs/id1044067511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044067510) - Category: News, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.10/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 34 MB - Languages: American English, European Spanish - Released: 2015-10-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-12 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detroit-pbs/id1044067511/reviews.md ## What is Detroit PBS? Detroit PBS: The Detroit Public Television App allows you to explore and watch Detroit PBS content on demand, search for stories and view the live program schedule for all the Detroit Public Television stations at once! Live Schedules • Integrated program schedules for every station. On Demand • Access and watch your favorite Detroit PBS On Demand programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • Easy to access past programs. The Detroit PBS App is brought to you by the people at Detroit Public Television and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support Detroit Public Television by becoming a member today! http://www.dptv.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com ## Key features - On-demand streaming of Detroit PBS content - Integrated live program schedules for all stations - Search for stories and programs - DVR-like playback controls (pause, rewind, fast forward) - Easy access to past programs ## Recent user reviews (10 of 31) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detroit-pbs/id1044067511/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Needs improvement. *2023-07-05* Content is awesome, but navigating in the app is cumbersome and I often have to restart it in order to progress on to the next episode of whatever show I’m watching. ### 5/5 — Ideas *2022-11-01* I enjoy Sunday night shows on PBS especially Miss Scarlet and the Duke. She needs to wake up and grab that handsome man the Duke. But I’ve enjoyed all the shows and specials . It would be good if the interludes between Downton Abbey were shorter or more varied . The Nature and Nova are great as well as the travel shows. Thank you for all the entertainment. ### 4/5 — Good but missing 56.5 *2021-03-16* Missing 56.5 updates **Developer response:** 56.5, the Michigan Learning Channel is now available through the App! Watch the livestream, view the schedule and lesson content on-demand now. ### 1/5 — Doesnt work. *2020-08-22* Its never worked for me. I pick an episode, the screen goes black, I have to restart the app. Thats about as far as Ive ever got with it. Would love to get this part of the membership benefits that I pay for!! ### 5/5 — Amazing APP *2020-02-26* It seems like watching specific programs at specific times has given way to on demand viewing. This is extraordinary for DPTV. So much to watch, so little time. Thanks. This app fixes that! ### 2/5 — Disappointing... *2019-09-07, version 4.4.11* If this app was castable to my TV it might be useful. ### 1/5 — Can’t watch content in Canada *2019-09-01, version 4.4.11* Despite the app being on the Canadian App Store, you cannot watch content unless you are in the US or have an American IP address via a VPN. I would assume 98% of people who download the PBS are wanting to watch the content PBS provides but alas, Canada is (yet again) cut out from content. This is unless you’re willing to go through extreme lengths (VPN etc.) to watch it. I would happily pay PBS to watch its content library in Canada, but they really just don’t seem interested in the Canadian market. This is why I rate this app so low. It doesn’t really do much. ### 2/5 — Disappointing if you want to watch online *2019-08-03, version 4.4.11* I suppose this app is okay if all you want is to know the TV schedule. The problem with this app is that you cannot easily see what programs are free to watch online and which are subscription-based. It is frustrating to have to work through the system, find a program you’d like to see and then be told you need to subscribe to watch that particular program. ### 5/5 — Good content *2019-04-15* Glad to see you can watch shows like call the midwife. ### 1/5 — Useless *2018-09-29, version 3.9.8* This doesn’t work at all. I didn’t touch the “donate” button which might have been the only one they cared about. Pure garbage. ## Frequently asked questions about Detroit PBS ### What can I do with the Detroit PBS app? The app allows you to explore and watch Detroit PBS content on demand, search for stories, and view the live program schedule for all Detroit Public Television stations simultaneously. You can also use DVR-like controls to pause, rewind, and fast forward programs. ### Is the Detroit PBS app free to use? Yes, the Detroit PBS app is free to download and use. The app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What devices is the Detroit PBS app compatible with? The description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, it is designed for mobile devices, implying compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets running iOS or Android operating systems. ### How can I watch past Detroit PBS programs? The app provides easy access to past programs through its on-demand streaming feature. You can browse and watch your favorite Detroit PBS shows that have previously aired. ### How do I support Detroit Public Television? You can support Detroit Public Television by becoming a member. More information on how to become a member can be found on their website, dptv.org. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 12.0.3 — 2026-06-21 Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app! ### 7.4.6 — 2026-04-09 Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app! ### 6.3.14 — 2025-11-04 Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app! ### 6.2.0 — 2024-04-16 Performance enhancements and bug fixes Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app! ### 4.6.31 — 2023-12-28 Performance enhancements and bug fixes. Your feedback helps us make our app better for everyone. Please send us your suggestions via the "Settings and Help" section of the app! ## Apps similar to Detroit PBS | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Maryland Public Television](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maryland-public-television/id1050766318) | 4.2 (41) | Free | News | | [PBS Fort Wayne](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbs-fort-wayne/id1181680465) | 4.4 (11) | Free | News | | [BTPM Watch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/btpm-watch/id1069951650) | 3.4 (12) | Free | News | | [Smoky Hills PBS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoky-hills-pbs/id1636746517) | — | Free | News | | [WDET](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdet/id623830847) | 2.8 (13) | Free | News | | [WUFT Public Media App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wuft-public-media-app/id411899516) | 4.3 (42) | Free | News | ## More apps by DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION - [90.9 WRCJ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/909-wrcj/id1068610420) All apps by DETROIT EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION: https://appshunter.io/developer/1044067510 ## Related topics [channel 7 news detroit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/channel-7-news-detroit) · [detroit free press marathon](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/detroit-free-press-marathon) · [pbs benny](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pbs-benny) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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