Comparison

WITF vs Lakeshore Public Media

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

Head to head
About

WITF

Stream live TV and radio content, and access on-demand programs with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules, listen in the background, and share content with others.

Highlights
  • Live TV and radio streaming
  • On-demand content access
  • DVR-like playback controls
  • Integrated program schedules
  • Background audio playback
  • Content sharing
Features
Read full description

The WITF App allows you to watch and listen to all of the WITF and live and On Demand content! The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite TV and radio shows, live streaming WITF radio and WITF PBS, and easy access to the live Radio and TV program schedules plus the ability to explore additional content! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed. • Listen to live streams from WITF even while traveling. • Integrated program schedules for WITF Radio and WITF PBS content. • Listen to WITF in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails. On Demand • Access WITF programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The WITF App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends. The WITF App is brought to you by the people at WITF and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners and viewers with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support WITF by becoming a member today! https://www.witf.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

About

Lakeshore Public Media

Stream live TV and radio content, and access on-demand programs with DVR-like controls. Explore program schedules and additional content easily. Share stories and programs with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Live streaming TV and radio
  • On-demand content access
  • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, fast forward)
  • Integrated program schedules
  • Background audio playback
  • Easy content sharing
Features
Read full description

The Lakeshore Public Media App allows you to watch and listen to all of the Lakeshore Public Media live and On Demand content! The app provides On-Demand content of all your favorite TV and radio shows, live streaming Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS, and easy access to the live Radio and TV program schedules plus the ability to explore additional content! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off. Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed. • Listen to live streams from Lakeshore Public Radio even while traveling. • Integrated program schedules for Lakeshore Public Radio and Lakeshore PBS content. • Listen to Lakeshore Public Radio in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails. On Demand • Access Lakeshore Public Media programs easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to programs, individual segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one, or listen/watch the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The Lakeshore Public Media App displays the web page associated with the program or program segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends. The Lakeshore Public Media App is brought to you by the people at Northwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc. and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners and viewers with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support Lakeshore Public Media by becoming a member today! https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/ http://www.publicmediaapps.com

Screenshots

WITF4 screens
Lakeshore Public Media4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WITF at 4.5 against Lakeshore Public Media's 4.0. WITF also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

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

WITF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WITF has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WITF ships an update every 5 weeks, Lakeshore Public Media every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WITF versus Lakeshore Public Media: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWITFLakeshore Public Media
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (27 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperwitfNorthwest Indiana Public Broadcasting, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

WITF

No in-app purchases

None

Lakeshore Public Media

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WITF free?
WITF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lakeshore Public Media free?
Lakeshore Public Media is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WITF or Lakeshore Public Media?
WITF is rated higher. WITF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Lakeshore Public Media averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do WITF or Lakeshore Public Media have ads?
Lakeshore Public Media shows ads; WITF does not.
Which is updated more often, WITF or Lakeshore Public Media?
WITF ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lakeshore Public Media every 4 months. Most recently, WITF was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lakeshore Public Media on November 3, 2026.

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