PBS FM vs Gig Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBS FM
Stream Melbourne's PBS FM live or on demand. Discover a wide range of specialist music programs, set reminders for shows, and save episodes to listen to later. Stay informed about events at Melbourne's dedicated music radio station.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand listening
- Show reminders
- Save episodes to library
- Music event updates
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Listen to Melbourne music radio station PBS live and on demand! Set a reminder for your favourite shows, or add an episode to your library and listen later on. We'll keep you up to date with all the happenings at Melbourne’s home of music – PBS! Since 1979, community broadcaster PBS 106.7FM has been an integral player in Melbourne’s diverse music community. With more than 80 specialist music programs ranging from soul to garage to country to jazz, PBS is dedicated to nurturing, inspiring and championing Melbourne’s diverse music community.
Gig Connect
This app serves as a marketplace to connect musicians with live performance venues. It simplifies the process of discovering, reviewing, and booking musical acts for events.
- Connect artists with venues
- Live gig marketplace
- Find live music
- Review performers
- Book gigs easily
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Connecting artists with venues via a one stop marketplace for live gigs. The easiest, fastest way to find, review and book live music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PBS FM at 5.0 against Gig Connect's 1.0. Gig Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.
PBS FM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
PBS FM ships an update every 5 weeks, Gig Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PBS FM | Gig Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Progressive Broadcasting Service Co-Operative Limited | MADAPPGANG PTY. LTD. |
Customer experience
PBS FM
Gig Connect
In-app purchases
PBS FM
No in-app purchases
Gig Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PBS FM free?
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Do PBS FM or Gig Connect have ads?
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