Lightcast.com Network vs Hub17NYC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightcast.com Network
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The Lightcast.com Network features selected Lightcast Clients, their media, channels and apps with on-demand and live media. Check out the variety of content available from different backgrounds, cultures and genres and browse through a blend of channels in various layouts, to a variety of audiences and special interests.
Hub17NYC
Access local media, podcasts, and events through a video-on-demand streaming service. Enjoy a diverse library and live streams on the go. This platform offers a comprehensive way to engage with community content.
- Video-on-demand streaming
- Local media library
- Podcast access
- Live event streaming
- Mobile content viewing
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Hub17NYC is a video-on-demand streaming service for users interested in local media, podcasts, and events. Available on iOS, it allows easy content viewing on the go. Subscribers can explore a diverse local library and live stream events for real-time experiences. Hub17NYC offers a comprehensive solution for accessing relevant media in your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hub17NYC at every 9 months against Lightcast.com Network's every 96 months. Hub17NYC also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lightcast.com Network ships an update every 96 months, Hub17NYC every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lightcast.com Network | Hub17NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 96 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cross Media Corporation | Kenneth Paul Media LLC |
In-app purchases
Lightcast.com Network
No in-app purchases
Hub17NYC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lightcast.com Network free?
Is Hub17NYC free?
Do Lightcast.com Network or Hub17NYC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lightcast.com Network or Hub17NYC?
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