Comparison

Fios TV Mobile vs CBS

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

Head to head
About

Fios TV Mobile

Stream live TV channels and thousands of On Demand movies and shows from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. Manage your DVR, download content for offline viewing, and even control your TV remotely.

Highlights
  • Live TV streaming
  • On Demand library
  • DVR management
  • Offline downloads
  • Remote TV control
  • Content recommendations
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Verizon Fios TV Mobile lets you watch TV from virtually anywhere with a Fios TV subscription. With the app, you can: - Choose from hundreds of live TV channels and stream thousands of On Demand movies and shows. - Search for your favorite entertainment easily. Filter by genre, ratings, favorite channels and more. - View your personal library of DVR recordings, On Demand purchases, downloads, bookmarks and more. Get recommendations for shows and movies you’ll love. - Download content to watch offline or stream data-free as a Verizon Wireless Customer (data-free offer not available in California). - Control your TV through the app to play content, manage your DVR, watch recordings and more. Download the app and start streaming instantly on your mobile device, with a Fios TV subscription. *The Fios TV Mobile app is included with the Fios TV subscription. Req. compatible device and Fios® TV. Content restrictions may apply. Fios Internet req’d for in-home use. Full channel access and DVR streaming require Fios Multi-Room DVR Enhanced or Premium Service. Max. combined 4 simultaneous Live TV and/or DVR streams per media server. Verizon Wireless Data-Free Streaming (not available in California): Req. postpay 4G LTE service. Non-streaming activity and app diagnostics (e.g., app downloads, starting/restarting the app, going off airplane mode and transitioning from Wi-Fi to 4G LTE) will incur data charges. For Verizon Unlimited customers, app data usage will be counted, not billed.  Early access to Fios TV Mobile app begins with activation & ends upon installation or in 14 days, whichever comes first. Remote control functionality requires use of Fios® router & HD set-top box. CA Privacy Notice https://www.verizon.com/about/privacy/full-privacy-policy?scrollto=index-1#acc-item-55 Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which contributes to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

About

CBS

Stream the latest episodes of popular shows for free without a login. Access full seasons and live TV by signing in with your cable provider. Enjoy news, sports, and major live events on demand.

Highlights
  • Stream new episodes for free
  • No login required for new episodes
  • Watch on any device
  • Next-day episode streaming
  • Live TV with cable provider login
  • Access full seasons
Features
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With the CBS app you can watch the latest episodes of your favorite CBS shows for free at your convenience, no log-in required. You also have the option to sign in with your cable provider to access full seasons and stream Live TV from your local CBS station including live news, sports, entertainment, and can’t-miss live events like NFL on CBS, The Golden Globes, NCAA March Madness, and more. All for free, no additional subscription or monthly fee required. App Features: • Stream full episodes for free • Watch your favorite shows anywhere, on any device • Latest episodes available for next-day streaming* • Option to sign in with your cable provider to stream live TV and access full seasons of CBS shows *Live TV includes commercials and select shows have promotional interruptions.Content availability subject to change. Please note use of the CBS app is limited to the United States. CBS promotional offers for new subscribers only. Live TV subject to availability. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Other restrictions apply. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. CBS App Terms of Use: https://www.viacomcbs.legal/us/en/cbsi/terms-of-use Paramount Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/policy Minors' Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/childrens Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://www.viacomcbsprivacy.com/donotsell

Screenshots

Fios TV Mobile4 screens
CBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fios TV Mobile at none against CBS's shown. Fios TV Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (328K vs 71K). CBS's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 12%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CBS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 328K and 71K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Fios TV Mobile's written reviews are positive against 36% of CBS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, CBS fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Fios TV Mobile versus CBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFios TV MobileCBS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (328K ratings)4.8 (71K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.6% of reviews36.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings328K — better71K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#36 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVerizon Services CorporationCBS Interactive

Customer experience

Fios TV Mobile

All ratings319,679 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews595 reviews
Positive11.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.5%

CBS

All ratings71,388 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews681 reviews
Positive36.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative59.5%

User reviews

Fios TV Mobile

From 328K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote app
  • 👍 Sleek new user interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • 🔒 Limited functionality compared to previous app
  • 🔋 Poor performance on mobile devices
  • 🤔 Removing useful features like channel favorites

CBS

From 71K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 High-quality content
  • 👍 Convenient app experience
  • 💡 Useful features like live TV and on-demand shows
  • 🙌 Consistent and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Region restrictions preventing access in certain countries
  • 📺 Too many commercials interrupting viewing experience
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content

Bugs and requests

Fios TV Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App randomly logs users out and requires re-login
  • DVR recordings not accessible or playback issues
  • Channels not available outside home network
  • Freezing and buffering problems during playback
  • Incorrect channel listings and guide information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back the old app with improved stability
  • Add ability to resume playback from where left off
  • Improve channel browsing and search functionality
  • Restore portrait mode and other device orientation options
  • Provide better integration with set-top box features

CBS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fatal errors when trying to watch shows
  • Playback issues like freezing, restarting, and losing progress
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices and platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Resume playback from where user left off
  • Expand content availability globally
  • Reduce number of commercials or provide ad-free option
  • Improve search functionality and content organization

In-app purchases

None

Fios TV Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

CBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fios TV Mobile free?
Fios TV Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBS free?
CBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fios TV Mobile or CBS?
CBS is rated higher. Fios TV Mobile averages 4.5 out of 5 from 328K ratings, while CBS averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.
Do Fios TV Mobile or CBS have ads?
CBS shows ads; Fios TV Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Fios TV Mobile or CBS?
Fios TV Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and CBS fortnightly. Most recently, Fios TV Mobile was updated on September 27, 2026 and CBS on September 27, 2026.

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