# The First TV vs Live From Studio 6B

The First TV and Live From Studio 6B both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Live From Studio 6B's written reviews are positive against 51% of The First TV's. Live From Studio 6B also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). The First TV's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 20) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The First TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Live From Studio 6B sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for The First TV against 4.8 for Live From Studio 6B. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The First TV has 3.4K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of The First TV's written reviews are positive against 100% of Live From Studio 6B's.

The First TV ships an update every 5 months, Live From Studio 6B every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The First TV | Live From Studio 6B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tv/id1506596700/reviews) | **[4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-from-studio-6b/id6759072620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 96 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The First Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506596699) | [6B MEDIA GROUP INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874318653) |

## What reviewers say

### The First TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tv/id1506596700)

This app offers a platform for free speech and bold opinions, featuring prominent hosts and contributors. It provides access to a network designed for individuals who value freedom and diverse viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Free speech platform, Bold opinions, Prominent hosts, Diverse contributors, Network for freedom-loving Americans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly $10 | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly $25 | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly $100 | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly $200 | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-organized
- 👍 Clear and easy to comprehend
- 👍 Provides physical examples like videos
- 👍 Trusted and fair news source
- 👍 Excellent content and talent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Playback and navigation issues
- 🐛 Repeating and intrusive commercials
- 🐛 Lack of accessibility features like captions
- 🐛 Outdated and not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access on-demand content
- Inability to exit live streams or videos
- Playback issues with audio and video synchronization
- Frequent app freezes and force closures

**Requested features**

- Ability to rewind and resume playback
- Improved navigation and home screen access
- More content organization and filtering options
- Accessibility improvements for hearing-impaired users
- Consistent updates and bug fixes


### Live From Studio 6B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-from-studio-6b/id6759072620)

Access unfiltered news, politics, entertainment, and sports coverage. Stream live shows, watch on-demand episodes, and discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the 6B crew. Get the real story with energy and humor.

**Highlights:** Unfiltered news and political talk, Entertainment segments, Sports analysis, Live show streaming, On-demand episodes, Exclusive behind-the-scenes content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Membership Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| $5 Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| SuperChat $6 | $6.00 | one-time |
| SuperChat $16 | $16.00 | one-time |
| $25 Donation | $25.00 | one-time |
| $50 Donation | $50.00 | one-time |
| $100 Donation | $100.00 | one-time |
| $250 Donation | $250.00 | one-time |
| $500 Donation | $500.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The First TV free?

The First TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Live From Studio 6B free?

Live From Studio 6B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The First TV or Live From Studio 6B?

Live From Studio 6B is rated higher. The First TV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Live From Studio 6B averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

### Do The First TV or Live From Studio 6B have ads?

The First TV shows ads; Live From Studio 6B does not.

### Which is updated more often, The First TV or Live From Studio 6B?

The First TV ships an update every 5 months, and Live From Studio 6B every 4 days. Most recently, The First TV was updated on November 7, 2026 and Live From Studio 6B on November 5, 2026.

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