Comparison

VersusMedia vs MBS TV

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

Head to head
About

VersusMedia

Features
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VersusMedia is a free streaming app featuring indie films, short films, and music videos from emerging artists around the world.

About

MBS TV

Stream live TV channels in high definition on your favorite devices without a set-top box. Enjoy cloud DVR with expandable storage and access to all your favorite sports channels. This service is exclusively for Michigan Broadband High-speed Data customers.

Highlights
  • High-definition channel broadcasts
  • Cloud DVR with expandable storage
  • Exclusive to Michigan Broadband customers
  • No set-top box required
  • Includes favorite sports channels
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MBSTV is a streaming TV service available exclusively to Michigan Broadband High-speed Data customers. Watch TV how you want, anytime you want using your favorite mobile device or TV without the need for a set top box! Amazing features include: * Cloud DVR - Base service is 50 hours with options up to 300 hours of recording * All channels broadcast in High Definition * All of your favorite sports channels included * Add devices and hours of cloud storage for a small additional fee.

Screenshots

VersusMedia2 screens
MBS TV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VersusMedia at 5.0 against MBS TV's 3.7. VersusMedia also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MBS TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VersusMedia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VersusMedia ships an update monthly, MBS TV every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
VersusMedia versus MBS TV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersusMediaMBS TV
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB39 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVersusMedia LLCTiVo Platform Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

VersusMedia

No in-app purchases

None

MBS TV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VersusMedia free?
VersusMedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MBS TV free?
MBS TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VersusMedia or MBS TV?
VersusMedia is rated higher. VersusMedia averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MBS TV averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do VersusMedia or MBS TV have ads?
VersusMedia shows ads; MBS TV does not.
Which is updated more often, VersusMedia or MBS TV?
VersusMedia ships an update monthly, and MBS TV every 4 months. Most recently, VersusMedia was updated on October 24, 2026 and MBS TV on October 24, 2026.

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