# KPBS vs Teamsters 542

The clearest difference is monetization model: Teamsters 542 at free against KPBS's ad-supported. Teamsters 542 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). KPBS's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for KPBS against 4.4 for Teamsters 542. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KPBS has 107 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KPBS ships an update every 4 months, Teamsters 542 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KPBS | Teamsters 542 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpbs/id1305075995/reviews)** | [4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamsters-542/id1439911949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [San Diego State University Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305075994) | [Teamsters Local 542](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439911948) |

## What reviewers say

### KPBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpbs/id1305075995)

Access local and national news, podcasts, and entertainment from San Diego's public media station. Stream live radio and TV, watch on-demand programs, and receive breaking news alerts all in one place.

**Highlights:** Read local and national news, Listen to live radio streams, Watch live TV streams, Access on-demand programs and podcasts, Receive breaking news alerts, Bookmark programs for later

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Teamsters 542

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teamsters-542/id1439911949)

This app educates, engages, and empowers union members by providing access to available benefits, industry updates, and union news. It serves as a tool for members to understand their role and the advantages offered by their union.

**Highlights:** General News & Updates, Industry & Contract Updates, Call Board Integration, Contact Information, Report Violations, Political Action & Organizing

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KPBS free?

KPBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Teamsters 542 free?

Teamsters 542 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KPBS or Teamsters 542?

KPBS is rated higher. KPBS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Teamsters 542 averages 4.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do KPBS or Teamsters 542 have ads?

Neither KPBS nor Teamsters 542 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KPBS or Teamsters 542?

KPBS ships an update every 4 months, and Teamsters 542 every 3 months. Most recently, KPBS was updated on October 29, 2026 and Teamsters 542 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*