BIB Mobile vs LocalTV+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIB Mobile
Manage your Broadway In Boston tickets and access exclusive subscriber benefits. Discover venue details, parking, dining options, and accessibility services. Easily exchange or transfer tickets for subscribers.
- Digital ticket management
- Subscriber benefits access
- Venue information
- Parking and dining guides
- Accessibility services
- Ticket exchange and transfer
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BIB Mobile is designed to maximize your Broadway In Boston experience. This app contains your tickets and subscriber benefits (if applicable), as well as information about our venues, parking, local restaurants, accessibility services, and more. In addition to housing your digital tickets to all Broadway In Boston performances, subscribers can also exchange dates or transfer their tickets to family or friends directly within the app.
LocalTV+
Stream local Boston TV channels for free, including news, sports, and network shows. Enjoy features like AirPlay and background playback to enhance your viewing experience. Stay connected to your community's programming without any subscription fees.
- Access to local Boston TV stations
- Live sports broadcasts
- AirPlay support
- Background video streaming
- Background audio playback
- Local news and weather updates
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Experience the Best of Boston TV Local TV+ brings access to local TV stations for those physically in the Boston Metro area. Stay connected with your community by watching local news, sports, educational programs, and network TV shows—all without subscriptions or fees. LocalTV+ is a service provided by Mass LocalTV Inc, 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Massachusetts. Key Features: • Access to Local Channels: Enjoy your favorite Boston TV stations • Live Sports Broadcasts: Watch the all major sports that broadcast in Boston. • AirPlay Support: Cast shows to your TV for a bigger viewing experience. • Background Video Streaming: Continue watching while using other apps. • Background Audio: Continue listening to audio while your device is locked. We believe everyone deserves access to their local network affiliates, and we’re committed to providing the best viewing experience possible. Why Choose Local TV+? • Community Connection: Stay informed with local news and weather updates. • Educational Programming: Access educational content for all ages. • Network TV Shows: Watch popular shows from major networks. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate with ease to find what you love. Download Local TV+ today and dive into the world of local entertainment!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LocalTV+ at 89% against BIB Mobile's 20%. LocalTV+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). BIB Mobile's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
LocalTV+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LocalTV+ has 173 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of BIB Mobile's written reviews are positive against 89% of LocalTV+'s.
BIB Mobile ships an update fortnightly, LocalTV+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIB Mobile | LocalTV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (16 ratings) | 4.8 (173 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 173 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | John Gore Theatrical Group, Inc. | Mass Localtv, Inc. |
Customer experience
BIB Mobile
LocalTV+
In-app purchases
BIB Mobile
No in-app purchases
LocalTV+
No in-app purchases
