WHRB vs LocalTV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WHRB
Stream live radio broadcasts from Harvard's student-run station, featuring a diverse range of music genres and news. Explore current playlists and program guides directly from your device.
- Listen live to diverse programming
- View current playlists
- Read program guide
- Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Hip-Hop
- News and sports broadcasts
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The official app of Harvard Radio Broadcasting, WHRB 95.3 FM. Broadcasting live from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Features: - Listen live to WHRB’s diverse programming - Listen to the last two weeks of WHRB programming on demand - View current playlists - Read the current program guide About WHRB: For over eighty years, 95.3FM has been Boston's first source for exciting, entertaining, and enlightening music broadcasts. Harvard Radio's daily broadcast of Classical music, Jazz, and underground Rock explore a great repertoire of music left largely untouched by other commercial stations. WHRB's weekend lineup features Blues and Hip-Hop, as well as Boston's beloved Hillbilly at Harvard, WHRB News, and Harvard Sports. In an era when quality music is increasingly difficult to find on the radio, the Boston Globe has praised WHRB for retaining an "unswerving commitment to individual and adventurous programming."
LocalTV+
Stream local Boston TV channels, including news, sports, and network shows, for free. Enjoy background playback and AirPlay support to enhance your viewing experience without any subscriptions.
- Access to local Boston TV stations
- Live sports broadcasts
- AirPlay support
- Background video streaming
- Background audio playback
- User-friendly interface
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Experience the Best of Boston TV Local TV+ brings access to local TV stations for those physically in the Boston Metro area. Stay connected with your community by watching local news, sports, educational programs, and network TV shows—all without subscriptions or fees. LocalTV+ is a service provided by Mass LocalTV Inc, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Massachusetts. Key Features: • Access to Local Channels: Enjoy your favorite Boston TV stations • Live Sports Broadcasts: Watch the all major sports that broadcast in Boston. • AirPlay Support: Cast shows to your TV for a bigger viewing experience. • Background Video Streaming: Continue watching while using other apps. • Background Audio: Continue listening to audio while your device is locked. We believe everyone deserves access to their local network affiliates, and we’re committed to providing the best viewing experience possible. Why Choose Local TV+? • Community Connection: Stay informed with local news and weather updates. • Educational Programming: Access educational content for all ages. • Network TV Shows: Watch popular shows from major networks. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate with ease to find what you love. Download Local TV+ today and dive into the world of local entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LocalTV+ at every 4 months against WHRB's every 110 months. LocalTV+ also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 22) and device support (4 vs 2). WHRB's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
WHRB holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 186 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of WHRB's written reviews are positive against 90% of LocalTV+'s.
WHRB ships an update every 110 months, LocalTV+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WHRB | LocalTV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (22 ratings) — better | 4.7 (186 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 186 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 110 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Harvard Radio Broadcasting Co., Inc. | Mass Localtv, Inc. |
Customer experience
WHRB
LocalTV+
In-app purchases
WHRB
No in-app purchases
LocalTV+
No in-app purchases
