Comparison

Valley PBS vs EventMania

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

Head to head
About

Valley PBS

Stream national, acquired, and local PBS productions on your iPhone or iPad. Access on-demand content, explore TV schedules, and enjoy educational resources and PBS Kids programming.

Highlights
  • Watch full PBS episodes
  • Explore TV schedules
  • PBS Kids live stream
  • Educational resources
  • Share programs easily
  • Access social media and events
Features
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The Valley PBS App allows you to easily access all national, acquired, and local productions streamed right to your iPhone/iPad – whenever and wherever you roam! The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite local shows and PBS Kids content with easy access to the TV program schedule plus the ability to explore additional educational content! The Valley PBS app lets you: - Watch full episodes of your favorite PBS programs, such as Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow, Great Performances, FRONTLINE, PBS NewsHour and more - Explore full TV schedules for Valley PBS, Create, World and PBS KIDS channels. - Watch the PBS KIDS live stream and access other great PBS KIDS videos and games. - Education resources at your fingertips. Additional features: - Quick access to related social media channels, local events calendars and other news and updates from Valley PBS - Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. - Quick access to station info, help, and contact info. Please support Valley PBS by becoming a member today! http://www.ValleyPBS.org

About

EventMania

Features
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Unleash the excitement! Eventmania makes it easy to discover and attend live events—from concerts and comedy shows to sports and theater. Browse real-time event updates, select the perfect seats, and purchase tickets using your preferred payment method. Eventmania is your all-in-one hub for unforgettable live experiences. Key Features: Explore a wide range of events near you. Get personalised event alerts. Buy tickets with multiple payment options. Access, share, transfer digital tickets on the go.

Screenshots

Valley PBS4 screens
EventMania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EventMania at every 3 weeks against Valley PBS's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Valley PBS ships an update every 5 months, EventMania every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Valley PBS versus EventMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterValley PBSEventMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperValley Public Television, INCEvent Mania, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Valley PBS

No in-app purchases

None

EventMania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Valley PBS free?
Valley PBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EventMania free?
EventMania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Valley PBS or EventMania have ads?
Neither Valley PBS nor EventMania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Valley PBS or EventMania?
Valley PBS ships an update every 5 months, and EventMania every 3 weeks. Most recently, Valley PBS was updated on November 2, 2026 and EventMania on October 27, 2026.

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