WBEC AM vs PCTV Select
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WBEC AM
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Get the latest news and information, weather coverage and traffic updates in the Berkshire area with the WBEC AM app! Listen to the station live and interact with the hosts – you can direct message and call the show directly from the app. Receive alerts about breaking news, contests, and more before anyone else. Save articles and viral stories for reading later, and share on Facebook and Twitter. Key Features: • Listen to our shows, plus receive weather and traffic updates live from WBEC AM Radio • Read the latest news, watch videos, view photo galleries & listen to audio content • Submit Photos/Videos directly from the app • Participate in contests and giveaways, plus get exclusive access to station scavenger hunts • Apple CarPlay lets you to stay focused on the road while listening • Get the latest weather for your area plus a 5-day forecast • Do not disturb modes for alerts (weekend and after hours) • Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) • Instant Alerts for breaking news, weather, contests, shows and more • Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls • Share the latest news on Facebook & Twitter • Supports AirPlay for wireless streaming to your compatible devices • 3D Touch for iOS Devices This is the latest version of the WBEC AM app, and many more features are already planned. Please share your feedback from within the WBEC AM app by clicking the “Send App Feedback” link in the menu.
PCTV Select
Stay connected with local happenings in Pittsfield through live and on-demand programming. Access municipal meetings, educational content, and community events directly on your iPhone or iPad. This app aims to foster community connection by bringing local broadcasts to your mobile device.
- Live local programming
- On-demand content
- Municipal meeting broadcasts
- Educational programming
- Local event coverage
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PCTV Select is a great way for local residents and people all around the country to stay in touch with what's happening in Pittsfield - from municipal meetings, to educational programming, to local events and much more. Using this app, viewers will enjoy live programming events normally carried on PCTV. In addition, viewers can watch on-demand programming that's available on our website, right on their iPhone or iPad. We hope you find this app useful in connecting you to your community!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PCTV Select at none against WBEC AM's shown. WBEC AM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 58 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WBEC AM ships an update every 3 months, PCTV Select every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WBEC AM | PCTV Select |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | Townsquare Media, LLC | Pittsfield Community Cable Broadcasting Inc. |
In-app purchases
WBEC AM
No in-app purchases
PCTV Select
No in-app purchases
Questions
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