Comparison

TLC GO vs CBS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TLC GO

Stream live TV and access thousands of on-demand episodes from TLC and up to 14 other networks. New episodes are available the same day they premiere on TV. Requires a pay TV subscription to access content.

Highlights
  • Stream live TV from multiple networks
  • Access thousands of on-demand episodes
  • New episodes available same day as TV premiere
  • Browse by genre
  • Continue watching across devices
  • Save shows to My List
  • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast
Features
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Catch up with your favorite TLC shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new TLC GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including Food Network, ID, Travel Channel, Discovery and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access TLC favorites like Sister Wives, My 600-lb Life, Dr. Pimple Popper, OutDaughtered, Seeking Sister Wife, Doubling Down with the Derricos, 1000-lb Sisters and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Home Town (HGTV), Worst Cooks in America (Food Network), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel), Evil Lives Here (ID), Naked and Afraid (Discovery) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With TLC GO You Can: • Stream TLC and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite TLC series and specials including Sister Wives, My 600-lb Life, Dr. Pimple Popper, OutDaughtered, Seeking Sister Wife, Doubling Down with the Derricos, 1000-lb Sisters - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription Features: • Stream live TV when you log in with your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

About

CBS

Stream the latest episodes of popular shows for free without a login. Access full seasons and live TV by signing in with your cable provider. Enjoy news, sports, and major live events on demand.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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With the CBS app you can watch the latest episodes of your favorite CBS shows for free at your convenience, no log-in required. 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 NFL on CBS, The Golden Globes, NCAA March Madness, and more. All for free, no additional subscription or monthly fee required. App Features: • 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.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. 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

Screenshots

TLC GO4 screens
CBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: CBS at #170 against TLC GO's unranked. CBS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (36% vs 26%). TLC GO's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TLC GO against 4.8 for CBS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118K and 72K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of TLC GO's written reviews are positive against 36% of CBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TLC GO ships an update every 6 weeks, CBS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TLC GO versus CBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLC GOCBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (118K ratings)4.8 (72K ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews35.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118K — better72K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#170 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB241 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDiscovery CommunicationsCBS Interactive

Customer experience

TLC GO

All ratings118,419 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative62.7%

CBS

All ratings72,142 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews696 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.6%

User reviews

TLC GO

From 118K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Great app to watch favorite shows
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💕 Convenient to watch shows anywhere

Room to improve

  • 😡 Excessive and repetitive ads
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🤯 Inconsistent login and access issues
  • 😓 Doesn't save progress or resume watching

CBS

From 72K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🚫 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

Bugs and requests

TLC GO

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during commercials
  • Logged in users unable to access content
  • Inconsistent episode availability across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce number of ads and allow skipping
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Add option to download episodes for offline viewing
  • Enhance resume watching and progress tracking

CBS

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

TLC GO

No in-app purchases

None

CBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TLC GO free?
TLC GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBS free?
CBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TLC GO or CBS?
CBS is rated higher. TLC GO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 118K ratings, while CBS averages 4.8 from 72K ratings.
Do TLC GO or CBS have ads?
Both TLC GO and CBS show ads.
Which is updated more often, TLC GO or CBS?
TLC GO ships an update every 6 weeks, and CBS every 3 weeks. Most recently, TLC GO was updated on November 5, 2026 and CBS on November 5, 2026.

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