Gibson Connect vs NEXTBAND Stream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gibson Connect
This application provides access to content and services from a not-for-profit organization focused on community support and excellent service. It is powered by trusted individuals elected by members, prioritizing service over profit.
- Community-focused content
- Trusted service provider
- Not-for-profit organization
- Member-elected board representation
- Supports local communities
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Gibson Connect TV App Who We Are Gibson Connect, LLC, a not-for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, was formed in June 2017. What makes Gibson Connect different? First, Gibson Connect is powered by the very same people you already know and trust. Gibson EMC members elect a board of trustees to represent them by setting policy for Gibson EMC. Gibson EMC's board of trustees selects the Gibson Connect board to set policy for Gibson Connect. For us, it's not about profit; it's about providing you with excellent service and supporting our communities.
NEXTBAND Stream
Watch live, on-demand, and recorded TV content from your pay TV provider on your mobile device. Browse program guides, schedule DVR recordings, and control your set-top box remotely.
- Browse program guide
- Watch live channels
- Watch on-demand content
- Catch-up and Restart TV
- Transfer playback between devices
- Schedule and manage DVR recordings
- Search content by title
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ABOUT THIS APP NEXTBAND Stream is the perfect way to watch Live, On Demand, and Recorded TV content at home and on the go! Within NEXTBAND Stream’s intuitive user interface, you can watch any of your favorite programming from the palm of your hand, schedule recordings on your DVR or control your set-top box without picking up the remote control. FEATURES - Browse the Program Guide for all channels offered by your Pay TV provider. - Watch live channels directly from your mobile device (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Browse and watch On Demand content. - Never miss another show with the Catch-up and Restart TV features (if available by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to or from your set top boxes (provided by your Pay TV provider). - Transfer playback to and from any mobile device running the NEXTBAND Stream App. - Search On Demand and TV content by title. - Schedule and manage your DVR recordings (if available in your Pay TV Service) REQUIREMENTS - Check with your Pay TV Provider to see if NEXTBAND Stream is compatible with your current service. - 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Download speeds over 1Mbps are recommended. - Video quality and performance may vary depending on your network speed and device hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Gibson Connect at 5.0 against NEXTBAND Stream's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Gibson Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Gibson Connect ships an update every 8 months, NEXTBAND Stream every 9 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Gibson Connect | NEXTBAND Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Gibson Electric Membership Corporation | ELECTRIC & WATER PLANT BOARD OF THE CITY OF FRANKFORT, KY, THE |
Customer experience
Gibson Connect
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In-app purchases
Gibson Connect
No in-app purchases
NEXTBAND Stream
No in-app purchases
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