# Broadway at the Paramount vs Cascade PBS

The clearest difference is rating: Cascade PBS at 3.7 against Broadway at the Paramount's 1.5. Cascade PBS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). Broadway at the Paramount's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cascade PBS holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Broadway at the Paramount's written reviews are positive against 17% of Cascade PBS's.

Broadway at the Paramount ships an update fortnightly, Cascade PBS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broadway at the Paramount | Cascade PBS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-at-the-paramount/id1498841973/reviews) | **[3.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-pbs/id1578709872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **17.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 205 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Gore Theatrical Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488022528) | [KCTS TELEVISION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295747545) |

## What reviewers say

### Broadway at the Paramount

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broadway-at-the-paramount/id1498841973)

Access your Broadway tickets and manage your visit to The Paramount Theatre. Connect your Ticketmaster account for seamless mobile entry and find helpful information to enhance your experience.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket entry, Ticketmaster account integration, Theatre visit information, All tickets in one place

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cascade PBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascade-pbs/id1578709872)

Stream prestige dramas, landmark documentaries, inspiring nature, and science programs. Access PBS favorites, local original series, and international content from a nonprofit streaming service for the Pacific Northwest. Enhance your viewing with an extended library through membership.

**Highlights:** Prestige dramas, Landmark documentaries, Nature and science programming, Local original series, International programming, Extended library with membership

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broadway at the Paramount free?

Broadway at the Paramount is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cascade PBS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Broadway at the Paramount or Cascade PBS?

Cascade PBS is rated higher. Broadway at the Paramount averages 1.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cascade PBS averages 3.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do Broadway at the Paramount or Cascade PBS have ads?

Broadway at the Paramount shows ads; Cascade PBS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Broadway at the Paramount or Cascade PBS?

Broadway at the Paramount ships an update fortnightly, and Cascade PBS every 2 months. Most recently, Broadway at the Paramount was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cascade PBS on November 3, 2026.

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